In recent years, the Airbnb rental platform has provided a new status highlighting the most dedicated hosts who are more committed to the well-being of travelers. The “Superhost” status allows hosts to stand out from the crowd, but above all to optimize the occupancy rate as well as the income from their property. Explanations!
What is the “Superhost” status?
Any holder of an Airbnb account can obtain the status of "Superhost" after having fulfilled some conditions imposed by the platform. Once these criteria are met, the host receives a message confirming the status agreement.
As a “Superhost”, each short-term rental ad published on the platform is automatically accompanied by a small orange-red badge. A sign that allows potential future tenants to recognize that this is one of the best hosts where they are sure to find quality accommodation.
The advantages of being a "Superhost"
The "Superhost" status allows you to benefit from priority assistance from Airbnb. It also provides preview access to the various events organized by the platform, as well as to new versions of the site. A “Superhost” is also remunerated with an Airbnb travel voucher worth $ 100 after one year of service.
But above all, the status of "Superhost" allows you to stand out from other hosts and present yourself as a true professional, offering quality services to travelers. It is an indirect way of attracting customers and increasing its annual occupancy rate.
Become a "Superhost"
The Airbnb platform is responsible for identifying “Superhost” thanks to an evaluation program that selects accounts that meet the imposed criteria. As soon as an account is detected, Airbnb subjects it to an evaluation period of an average duration of 10 days, without informing the owner of the procedures put in place.
To become eligible for “Superhost” status, it is essential to meet the compliance conditions imposed by Airbnb's host charter. It is also necessary that during one year of existence, the Airbnb account meets the following criteria:
- A response rate of 90% or more within an hour.
- Obtain 5 stars in at least 80% of the comments, since at least half of the travelers who have stayed in one of the properties offered, have left a comment.
- No cancellation of confirmed reservations.
- Register at least 10 accommodations.
Becoming a “Superhost” requires a lot of time and investment. Any Airbnb account owner can, however, call on a comprehensive management expert to highlight their listings.
