What Is Airbnb’s Preferred+ Partner Program —and Why It Matters

Hostify has proudly achieved Airbnb’s Preferred+ Software Partner status for 2025, reaffirming our commitment to delivering top-tier property management solutions that meet Airbnb’s highest standards. This recognition places us among a select group of partners known for exceptional performance, innovation, and reliability in the vacation rental industry.​

Airbnb’s Preferred+ Software Partner Program represents the highest level of recognition within Airbnb’s global ecosystem of technology partners. This elite status is awarded only to property management software providers that not only meet—but consistently surpass—Airbnb’s strict benchmarks for technical performance, innovation, reliability, and host satisfaction.

To qualify for Preferred+ status, a platform must demonstrate:

  • Superior API performance and uptime
  • Rapid adoption of new Airbnb features and updates
  • Exceptional integration quality for listing data, availability, rates, messaging, and more
  • Proven impact on host success, guest experience, and operational efficiency

This designation is more than a badge—it’s a signal of trust, strategic alignment, and top-tier collaboration. For Hostify users, it translates into real, tangible advantages:

Priority Access to Airbnb Innovations
Hostify gains early access to Airbnb’s newest tools and APIs, such as New Listing Promotion, Permit API, Sandwich Night rules, and discount features—empowering users to stay ahead of trends and outperform competitors.

Unmatched Stability and Sync Accuracy
With enhanced data synchronization across listings, availability, pricing, reservations, and guest messaging, users benefit from fewer errors, faster updates, and more confidence in day-to-day operations.

Direct Collaboration with Airbnb
Being part of the Preferred+ tier means Hostify works closely with Airbnb’s internal partner and product teams. This results in faster issue resolution, better insight into feature roadmaps, and the ability to shape future integrations.

Future-Ready Tech Infrastructure
Preferred+ partners must continuously evolve to keep pace with Airbnb’s updates and expectations. Hostify’s inclusion ensures a tech stack that is agile, reliable, and built for what’s next—giving users peace of mind that their platform will grow with their business.

In short, Airbnb’s Preferred+ Program is a seal of excellence—and Hostify’s recognition confirms its status as one of the most advanced, dependable, and user-focused platforms in the short-term rental industry.

Recent Enhancements Elevating the Hostify Experience

At Hostify, innovation isn’t just a goal—it’s part of our DNA. Over the past months, we’ve rolled out a series of powerful updates designed to give property managers deeper insights, smoother workflows, and more effective communication tools. These enhancements further strengthen Hostify’s position as a future-ready platform aligned with Airbnb’s evolving ecosystem.

Seamless Communications 

Centralize all your guest communications in one powerful place. Hostify’s unified inbox brings together emails, OTA messages, and now WhatsApp Business conversations, allowing you to manage all interactions from a single platform. With AI-powered tools, advanced automation, customizable templates, and detailed reporting, you can streamline communication workflows, improve responsiveness, and create a smoother, more professional guest experience from pre-arrival to post-check-out.

Smooth co-host Management

Effortlessly manage Airbnb co-hosted listings directly within Hostify, streamlining your workflow for enhanced efficiency.

Co-hosts can now respond to guest messages without requiring Admin privileges, ensuring smoother communication and more flexibility for everyone involved.Easily connect listings to your preferred OTAs and assign them to relevant Hostify features, including Automations, Owner Statements, and more, all from one platform.

Streamlined check-out processes

Simplify guest departures with Hostify’s enhanced check-out features. Easily add customized check-out instructions, automate reminders with key information, and send check-out cards directly to guests. This ensures smooth communication, minimizes last-minute issues, and encourages valuable post-stay feedback to keep your listings at their best.

Smarter Guest Review Management

Our newly enhanced Review Feature gives property managers a smarter, more powerful way to manage and analyze guest feedback. With detailed reports and graphic visualizations, advanced filtering options, and an intuitive design, users can easily monitor review scores, track performance trends, and identify improvement areas across their listings. The dashboard also allows you to sort reviews by property, reservation, and ratings, making it easier than ever to turn feedback into actionable insights that enhance operations and boost guest satisfaction..

Enhanced Task Management 

As part of the Airbnb Preferred+ Software Partner Program, Hostify takes operational efficiency to the next level. Hostify streamlines the automation of essential tasks like cleaning, maintenance, and inspections. With customizable checklists, smart task assignments triggered by check-ins and check-outs, real-time updates, and push notifications, it’s easier than ever to ensure flawless stays, save valuable time, and consistently exceed guest expectations.

What This Means for Hostify Users

Hostify’s Preferred+ status with Airbnb is not just a badge—it’s a gateway to exclusive capabilities that directly benefit our users. Here’s how these advancements translate into meaningful value for your business:

Early Access to Airbnb’s Latest Features
As a Preferred+ Partner, Hostify gets prioritized access to Airbnb’s newest tools and APIs—like the New Listing Promotion, Listing Permit API, Sandwich Night configuration, and smart discount features. This means users can adopt innovative capabilities faster and stay ahead in a competitive market.

Stronger, Smarter Synchronization
Enjoy industry-leading sync speed and precision across your listings, rates, availability, policies, and guest communications—reducing manual work and minimizing the risk of overbookings or outdated data.

Advanced Automation Across the Board
From real-time reservation updates to automated guest messaging and integrated payment workflows, Hostify enables users to scale operations without increasing complexity.

Elevated Technical Support and Product Collaboration
Preferred+ status opens a direct channel with Airbnb’s partner teams. That means Hostify can deliver faster fixes, influence upcoming features, and ensure your needs are heard at the source.

These upgrades—and the recognition that comes with them—reinforce Hostify’s commitment to being the most innovative, reliable, and growth-focused platform in the property management industry.

Looking Ahead: Powering the Future of Property Management

Hostify’s recognition as an Airbnb Preferred+ Software Partner is more than just a milestone—it’s a powerful affirmation of our long-standing commitment to innovation, reliability, and client success.

In an industry that’s constantly evolving, we know that staying ahead means never standing still. That’s why we continue to invest in cutting-edge features, seamless integrations, and responsive support—so our users can operate with confidence and scale with ease.

This new chapter with Airbnb marks a deeper level of partnership and opportunity. It allows us to shape the future of short-term rental technology hand-in-hand with one of the most influential platforms in the world. For Hostify users, it means access to smarter tools, faster updates, and a tech stack built to grow alongside your business.

Whether you’re managing a handful of units or a global portfolio, our mission remains the same: to simplify operations, enhance guest experiences, and unlock greater profitability for property managers everywhere.

Experience the power of Preferred+ status in action.
👉 Book a demo with Hostify today, and discover how our platform can transform the way you manage your properties.

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