Hijacked by the Gatekeepers"

The latest platform changes from Airbnb aren’t just tweaks — they’re a wake-up call.

📣 In this new piece, we break down how OTAs are tightening their grip on short-term rental operators.

Just a few of the tactics

• Monetisation of guests without host consent

• Risky new payment and cancellation terms

• Commission creep, data control, and price inflation

• A system that drains local economies and weakens independent businesses

📉 The result? Hosts carry more risk, get fewer rewards, and lose control of the guest relationship.

We also explore what comes next:

• Why AI travel tools could challenge the OTA model

• The billions lost offshore through platform dependency

• How to assess your risk and start reclaiming your business

If 75% of your bookings come from one platform, you’re not running a business — you’re renting shelf space.

As these articles are generally too long for Substack, the link for the full article is below.

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