Airbnb’s 15.5% Host Fee Explained: What Every Host Needs to Know

“Airbnb didn’t explain this change well—and that’s exactly why hosts are panicking.”

Airbnb just rolled out a new 15.5% host-only fee for PMS-connected hosts, and it’s shaking up the short-term and mid-term rental world.

In this episode of The Mid-Term Rental Movement Podcast, host Vivian Yip talks with Tíbault Masson, Head of Global Marketing at PriceLabs, to uncover what the change really means for your business — and how to adjust your pricing to stay profitable.

You’ll learn:
✅ The real math behind Airbnb’s 15.5% host fee (and why you actually lose 18.34%)
✅ Why simply raising your nightly rate isn’t enough
✅ How to automate price adjustments using PriceLabs
✅ How “No Guest Fees” listings can convert better on Airbnb
✅ What to expect next as Airbnb shifts its business model globally

If your payouts look smaller or your guests are asking about new fees, this conversation breaks it all down — clearly, simply, and with actionable advice.

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Episode Chapters

00:00 – Intro: The Mid-Term Rental Movement Podcast
00:00:58 – Why You Can’t Rely on Airbnb Alone
00:02:13 – Meet Tíbault Masson: PriceLabs Global Marketing Lead
00:03:26 – From Bali to Booking.com: Tíbault’s Hosting Journey
00:07:04 – The Airbnb Fee Change That Shocked Hosts
00:08:47 – PMS-Connected Hosts Now Paying 15.5%
00:10:25 – How PriceLabs Integrates with Airbnb and PMS Systems
00:12:39 – Why 15.5% Is Actually 18.34%: The Real Math Explained
00:18:38 – What Hosts Should Do to Adjust Their Pricing
00:19:03 – Will Non-PMS Hosts Be Impacted Too?
00:21:17 – How Europe Handled Airbnb’s Fee Shift Years Ago
00:23:15 – Why “No Hidden Fees” Listings Convert Better
00:26:11 – Should You Add “No Fees” to Your Listing Title?
00:27:10 – Are Hosts Without PMS at a Disadvantage?
00:30:32 – PriceLabs Dashboard Updates: Tracking Fee Models
00:33:07 – Final Thoughts: Staying Profitable Amid Airbnb’s Changes
00:34:53 – Courses Mentioned: Predictable Pricing & Gap-Proof Booking
00:35:55 – Outro: Protecting Your Business with Arc Watchtower

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