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Category: Guest Communication
By: Lauren Fischer
Reply by Michael Thompson:
Business travelers are my favorite guest segment: clean, quiet, low-maintenance, and they book weekdays (when demand from leisure travelers is lowest). Here's how to attract them: **Listing title:** Include "work-friendly" or "remote work ready" — e.g., "Modern 1BR | Dedicated Workspace | Fast WiFi" **Key amenities to highlight:** - Dedicated workspace (desk + ergonomic chair) - Fast WiFi with speed listed ("300 Mbps fiber") - External monitor (optional but a huge differentiator) - Coffee maker (quality matters — Nespresso or drip, not a Keurig with stale pods) - Washer/dryer (they're living out of a suitcase) - Self check-in with flexible hours - Quiet location **Description language:** "Perfect for business travelers and remote workers. Our dedicated workspace features a standing desk, ergonomic chair, and high-speed fiber WiFi (300 Mbps). Start your morning with fresh Nespresso coffee and walk to [business district] in 10 minutes." **Pro tip:** Cross-list on Furnished Finder and Airbnb Monthly for traveling professionals who need 30+ day stays. A single month-long business traveler booking = one cleaning, one check-in, predictable income.
Reply by Emily Chen:
Business travelers are better guests on average. They're gone all day, keep the place clean, don't throw parties, and rarely complain. The trade-off: they're price-conscious because their company is paying and may have per-diem limits. If you're near a hospital, target traveling nurses specifically. They're the best long-term guests in the business — 8-13 week stays, responsible, quiet, and they pay their companies' per-diem rates which are usually generous.