What if the biggest risk to your short-term rental business isn't getting fewer bookings, but being unprepared when something goes wrong?
From property damage and guest disputes to unexpected cancellations and insurance gaps, hosting comes with risks that aren't always fully covered by the OTA. And when you're relying on someone else's policies and processes to protect your business, you may have less control than you think.
In this special interview-style workshop, we'll sit down with Derek Jones from Hospitable to talk about the different layers of protection hosts should consider and how to better safeguard your property, revenue, and business.
We'll cover insurance, damage protection, guest verification, rental agreements, and other Hospitable features that can help reduce risk before a guest ever checks in. Derek will also share insight into common gaps hosts may overlook and the questions you should be asking when it comes to protecting your short-term rental. Whether you manage one property or an entire portfolio, you'll leave with practical ways to strengthen your setup and feel more prepared when the unexpected happens.
You'll Learn
✅ The biggest protection gaps hosts often overlook
✅ The difference between insurance, damage protection, and OTA protections
✅ How Hospitable tools like guest verification and rental agreements can help reduce risk
✅ What hosts should have in place before something goes wrong
✅ Practical ways to better protect your property and revenue
Who Should Attend?
Hosts and property managers who want more confidence in how their properties are protected, especially anyone who relies heavily on Airbnb or other OTAs and wants to better understand what additional safeguards they can put in place.
Bring your questions for Derek!
We'll be talking through real hosting scenarios, common concerns, and the "what happens if..." situations every host should be thinking about before they happen.
