Airbnb is about to go on a cleaning binge.
who felt it was unfair that they would have to foot refunds due to cancellations. Airbnb ended up establishing a $250 million fund to cover hosts' refund costs.
The new cleaning protocols are only a first step, Lehane said, in what could a longer process. Airbnb plans to require that hosts certify they will adhere to the standards.Hilton closes 1,000 hotels, experiences 56% decline in revenue per room resulting from coronavirus "This is a new baseline," Lehane said of the guidance. The standards are intended as an enhancement of a system in which guests simply ranked cleanliness of accommodations on a 1 to 5 scale. The expectation, he added, was that most travelers would steer clear of places with residences with lower rankings.
For hosts, the guidelines will offer recommendations for personal protective gear, like masks and gloves, while cleaning. In addition to the requirement that rentals be spaced out by a minimum of 24 hours, Lehane said hosts will have the option of an online feature that automatically prevents bookings less than 72 hours apart for an extra measure of safety."This is based on the idea that you have a long enough time period so that a virus...
Lehane said he believes the protocols will be accepted by hosts."This will be an important part of their value proposition," he said.
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