EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 1 MIN
Why Airbnb Doesn’t Want You Calling Your Guests
from Seen. Booked. Sane. Marketing for indie stays + destinations who want bookings without burnout. · host Kay Walten
Airbnb is rolling out temporary phone numbers that disappear two days after checkout. On the surface, it’s about privacy. In practice, it’s about control. In this episode of Seen. Booked. Sane. Shorts, Kay Walten breaks down what this means for hosts and hotels, why it kills your follow-up, and the smart ways to build direct guest channels that actually last.Want more sharp hits of news, truth, and strategy for indie stays and small hotels? Subscribe at aiforhospitality.substack.com.
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Airbnb is rolling out temporary phone numbers that disappear two days after checkout. On the surface, it’s about privacy. In practice, it’s about control. In this episode of Seen. Booked. Sane. Shorts, Kay Walten breaks down what this means for hosts and hotels, why it kills your follow-up, and the smart ways to build direct guest channels that actually last.Want more sharp hits of news, truth, and strategy for indie stays and small hotels? Subscribe at aiforhospitality.substack.com.
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