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# What changes when connecting to a Channel Manager with Airbnb?

Airbnb has introduced a new service fee structure that affects hosts and guests differently, especially when a channel manager like Aloha Pro is connected. Below, we explain the main changes and benefits of this new structure to help you understand how it will impact your listings. [Please check Airbnb official article](https://www.airbnb.com/help/article/1857?_set_bev_on_new_domain=1773419749_EAYTIzNDI3YTU0Mz&set_everest_cookie_on_new_domain=1773419749.EAMGM3ZjcyMzk3NzI5Ym.s99WHhc27bIPCx1-QCMPaMfgWryuj3IB4zrY4M-EyCA&locale=en). 

**1. Fee Structure Without a Channel Manager** When you manage your listings directly through Airbnb, the service fee structure is split between the host and the guest. For example, if you set a base price of $100 USD:
* **Host:** Pays a 3% commission. 💰
* **Guest:** Pays an additional fee of 12% to 14%. 💸
This results in a total price for the guest between $112 and $114 USD, while your host income is slightly reduced to $97 USD after the commission.

**2. Fee Structure With a Channel Manager** When connecting any channel manager, including Aloha Pro, the service fee structure changes to simplify rates by concentrating the commission on the host:
* **Host:** Pays a 15% commission. 💰
* **Guest:** Pays no additional service fees. 🆓
In this case, the total price for the guest remains the same ($114 USD), and your net income stays the same ($97 USD) after the commission.

|| Why Does Airbnb Increase the Commission When Using a Channel Manager? 
The commission increase when connecting a channel manager occurs because Airbnb simplifies the fee model for guests. This structure benefits the guest by showing a clearer price without unexpected additional fees. By centralizing the commission on the host, Airbnb improves transparency and potentially increases booking conversions, as guests are not discouraged by hidden fees.

| How is this Beneficial?
* **More Competitive Pricing:** Prices for guests can be lower, which increases the competitiveness of your listings without affecting your net income. 📉
* **Transparency for Guests:** By eliminating hidden fees for guests, the booking experience is clearer and more straightforward, which improves customer satisfaction. 🤝
* **Improved Airbnb Rankings:** Airbnb’s algorithm tends to favor listings that use this new structure, as it promotes practices that benefit both guests and the platform. 🚀

With Airbnb's new service fee structure, the impact on your earnings is minimal, but the benefits for the guest experience are significant. By using a channel manager like Aloha Pro, you maintain efficiency in property management while offering more attractive and clear pricing to your guests.