Hosting an experience: tips to get started

Want important tips and tools to help you manage your experience? Start here:

• Go to Today for an overview of your experience reservations, including upcoming bookings.
• Use your host Calendar to add, edit, delete, or schedule your experiences to repeat. Learn more about how to manage experiences from your host calendar.
• In Listings, you can update photos, pricing, availability, meeting location, and more.

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How to make your experience stand out for guests

To make the most of your hosting experience, focus on creating an inviting listing and keeping your calendar up-to-date.

• You're the host, so you decide how much your experience costs. You can even customize the price of your experience on a particular date or time—as long as no one has booked it yet.
• Attract guests with 5–20 high-quality photos that highlight your experience. You can also send guests photos and videos to set expectations.
• Offer guests the option to book your experience privately, so groups can reserve all available spots.
• Want to edit your experience listing after it’s published? Good news! You can make some updates to it even after it’s been published.
• When a guest books, you receive their information, and they get all necessary reservation details. Here’s more about how booking works for experience hosts.