How to make your experience submission stand out

Share what’s unique about the activity, where it takes place, and your qualifications.
By Airbnb on Dec 9, 2024
Updated Dec 9, 2024

Great Airbnb Experiences give guests the opportunity to explore special places and participate in one-of-a-kind activities led by knowledgeable hosts. Your submission should capture how you plan to meet and exceed their expectations during the experience.

Use these tips to answer key questions and turn your ideas into a compelling submission.

What makes your experience unique?

  • Provide a specific itinerary that outlines what guests will do from start to finish.
  • Describe what sets your activity apart and why it’s something guests couldn’t or wouldn’t do on their own.
  • Indicate what guests will learn or discover during their time with you.
  • Tell us how your guests will connect and engage with one another.

What’s special about the location?

  • Share how your activity reflects the place or the culture where you’re hosting.
  • Specify the type of insider access you offer guests to a location, such as after-hours, behind-the-scenes, or invitation-only.
  • Include details about the overall relevance of the activity to your city or region.
  • Note any points of interest or landmarks you’ll visit.

What makes you qualified as the host?

  • Explain how the experience reflects your personality, heritage, or passion for the topic.
  • Mention your expertise, like relevant work history, academic degrees, credentials, and certifications.
  • List any awards, recognition, or press coverage you’ve received.

What photos demonstrate the experience?

  • Submit at least five original color photos that walk through your activity from start to finish.
  • Show yourself hosting the experience.
  • Select a mix of wide, mid-range, and close-up photos to share the bigger picture (like the location or interactions) and little details (like equipment).
  • Choose photos that are well lit and in focus, with the subject at the center of the frame.
  • Opt for vertical images in high resolution, at least 800 x 1,200 pixels.
  • Avoid selfies, AI-enhanced images, and stock photos.

Before submitting your ideas, make sure the experience meets these standards and requirements.

Information contained in this article may have changed since publication.

Airbnb
Dec 9, 2024
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