Airbnb 2026: How Pro Hosts Will Dominate the Game

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What if you could sit inside Airbnb HQ and hear Brian Chesky reveal the company’s next big move?

In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry) and Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld) share everything they learned at Airbnb’s invite-only Host Summit, where top operators got a first look at the future of hospitality.

Airbnb is officially entering a new era. The platform is doubling down on Pro Hosts, design-driven listings, and hospitality experiences that build trust. Eric breaks down what that means for you, why quality will now determine visibility and success, and how hosts can evolve from managing listings to leading true hospitality brands.

You’ll discover:

• What Airbnb’s “Pro Host” initiative really means for scaling operators

• How quality, trust, and design impact ranking and bookings

• The merchandising secrets that make listings convert faster

• What Gen Z and Latino travelers expect from modern hosts

• How global events like FIFA 2026 will shape future travel demand

Eric and Kaye also share how Airbnb is investing in tools, reps, and education to help Pro Hosts operate at a higher level, and why “heads in beds” is no longer enough to stand out.

💡 Topics Covered:

• Airbnb’s shift from listings to full hospitality experiences

• How to build trust through storytelling and brand presence

• Why “relentless hospitality” separates 4.6 hosts from 4.9+

• How to design listings that inspire emotion and connection

🔗 Relevant Links:

Learn more about Freewyld → https://www.freewyld.co

Join the Foundry community → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com

Follow Eric Moeller → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericdmoeller/

Follow Kaye Putnam → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayeputnam/

Keywords:

Airbnb, Pro Host, short-term rental, hospitality, Freewyld, Freewyld Foundry, Airbnb host, quality hosting, Airbnb design, Brian Chesky, property management, STR growth, Airbnb 2025, travel trends, experiential travel

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