Testing out your new in-person Experience

Try gathering your friends to hold a test run of your Experience.
By Airbnb on May 3, 2018
2 min read
Updated Mar 3, 2022

Highlights

  • A test run of your Experience can help set you up for success

  • Consider asking guests to share their favorite moments

  • Request constructive criticism and make improvements based on feedback

Feeling nervous about running your first Experience? We get it! Many new Hosts feel this way. By practicing hosting a new Experience with friends and family, you can help calm your nerves and set yourself up for success. Consider gathering a group of people you trust and holding a test run of your Experience. 

This checklist can help you prepare for a successful first practice Experience.

1-2 days before

▢ Send a reminder to your guests. Consider including the specific meeting point, arrival time, and let your guests know how to reach you in case of an emergency.

▢ Check the weather.

▢ Check in with venues.

▢ Create an agenda, including a rough timeline.

▢ Create a list of supplies, materials, and equipment you’ll need.

▢ Review your guest list. Consider how you’ll personalize moments in the Experience for your guests.

Day of your practice Experience

▢ Tidy up and set the scene.

▢ Be ready for early arrivals.

▢ Gather materials/supplies needed.

▢ Have your agenda and simple talking-points to consult.

▢ Before guests arrive, take a moment for you. Center yourself with deep breaths and remind yourself why you’re excited to Host this Experience.

Interacting with your first guests

▢ Remember to smile and greet your guests by name.

▢ Ask each guest to introduce themselves.

▢ Give an overview of your story as their Host.

▢ Set the agenda and expectations: You can let them know this is your first time hosting so you appreciate their patience and welcome honest feedback.

▢ Take photos! Capture candid pictures of you and your guests for your social media accounts and Experience listing. Learn more about how to choose great photos for your Experience page.

▢ At the end of your time together, consider asking guests to describe their favorite moments from your Experience and share any opportunities for improvement.

At the end of the day, it's important to have fun. Try to enjoy having a beginner’s mindset (the possibilities are endless!). Since you’re new to Airbnb Experiences, and your guests are likely new to what you’re sharing, embrace the magic that will likely happen on this adventure.

Highlights

  • A test run of your Experience can help set you up for success

  • Consider asking guests to share their favorite moments

  • Request constructive criticism and make improvements based on feedback

Airbnb
May 3, 2018
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