Posts in Operations
Finding Your Point of Inspiration

There’s a lot of passion and expertise that go into running The Olive Jar every day. Our inspiration has come from all corners of the world, including one unforgettable travel experience worth gold. If you're a vacation rental owner who wants to be remembered as a 5-star host, there's one kind of travel experience your guests will never forget.

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20 Questions You Should Ask Traveling Dads

It’s entirely possible that you’ve never wondered, “What makes a traveling dad happy?” to increase bookings. It’s easy for hosts to focus on pleasing the mamas, because they’re the parents so often booking the stay…but, when dad is in the house, he’s often the one putting out the fires and backing the review. As a host, how can you show up for dads? Dig for dad favorites with these 20 questions.

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How to Be a 5-Star Superhost Travel Guide

If you’re asking yourself, “Is my Airbnb guide book good enough?” then you probably have work to do in the concierge department. After all, your guest is looking to you as their Travel Guide. What’s the solution? Inspire your guest with a must-have, unforgettable day trip—with details details details. We’ve got 4 AIRBNB SUPERHOST TIPS to get you going. This is your moment to shine!

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Optimizing Your Investment: How to Showcase Your STR Design

When you’ve invested thousands upon thousands of dollars in your Airbnb design interiors, it’s easy to worry if your 5-star getaway will pay off. How do you optimize that investment and turn the profit you dream of? It starts with a good show. We have 4 Airbnb photography tips to successful STR marketing—how to promote your property for every penny it’s worth.

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3 Airbnb Listing Updates That Will Change the Optics

If you've ever wondered, "How do I make the pain of extra fees go away?" Cleaning fees do NOT have to make or break your vacation rental bookings. We’ve got you covered with Airbnb marketing strategies. Here are 3 ways to ease the bad optics of extra fees for your listing viewer. It starts with just a few listing page adjustments.

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