What’s New in Vrbo’s Premier Host Partner Program?

In this episode, host Thibault Masson discusses the important updates to Vrbo’s Premier Host Partner Program for 2024. If you’re a vacation rental manager or host, you’ll want to know about these changes. We’ll cover the end of the Boost visibility program and the new criteria for becoming a Premier Host, providing insights to help you navigate these updates. 👉🏻 Key Takeaways: End of the Boost Program: Vrbo has discontinued the Boost visibility program due to its complexity and ineffectiveness. Stricter Criteria for Premier Hosts: New requirements include a 95% or higher booking acceptance rate, an owner-initiated cancellation rate under 1%, an average review rating of 4.4 or higher, at least 5 bookings or 60 booked nights, and a minimum of 3 traveler reviews. Premier Host Perks: Premier Hosts will still enjoy benefits like a Premier Host badge on all property pages, improved search position, inclusion in the Premier Host filter, and 24/7 priority support. 🎧 Tune in to hear how these changes can impact your vacation rental business. 🔔 Like, share, and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode. Don’t miss out—subscribe to the “Vacation Rental Scale-Up Podcast” now! 🌐 Visit our website at ⁠rentalscaleup.com⁠ for more tips and resources.