Should you pre approve Airbnb inquiry?
Should you pre approve Airbnb inquiry? You can use pre-approval to help encourage a guest to book within 24 hours. Pre-approval is also vital for guests who are new to Airbnb and don't have reviews. They can't use the instant book option and will instead have to contact you to request their stay, which you can then pre-approve for convenience.
How does an inquiry work on Airbnb?
An inquiry is a message from a guest looking for more information about certain dates they have in mind before they send a trip request. It means they're this close to saying yes—so, help them out!
What is a booking inquiry?
A booking inquiry is a message from a guest typically asking a question about a future reservation. Guests who send an inquiry have not yet committed to making a booking.
Why was my Airbnb request declined?
If your reservation request is declined and the listing for the stay shows that it's still available, the host's calendar may not be up-to-date or they may want reservations of a different length or time.
How do inquiries work on Airbnb?
When you get an inquiry, depending on your settings, you'll get an email, a notification in your Airbnb inbox, or both. Even if you use Instant Book, guests may send you a booking inquiry first to get a little more info before they make a reservation. You'll have 24 hours to respond to their message.
How do I dismiss an Airbnb inquiry?
- Click on the HOST Button. This takes you to the Dashboard.
- Find the line where the guest in question has sent the inquiry. Inquiry should be in yellow.
- Click that line.
- The dismiss button should be among the choices. Clicking in any other like will take you away from your dismiss button.
Is it OK to decline an Airbnb request?
Not a problem—here's how to handle it. Decline the request before it expires within 24 hours—your response rate will thank you! It's one of the factors that helps you become a Superhost. Decide whether to keep the dates blocked or open them up for someone else to book.