Hostaway Named an Airbnb Preferred+ Software Partner for 2026

For the fourth year running, Hostaway has been named an Airbnb Preferred+ Software Partner.

It's not something Airbnb hands out freely. Short-term rental software partners earn it by meeting strict criteria around integration quality and feature performance, and we're glad to have cleared that bar again. Here's what it means and why it matters.

What is the Airbnb Preferred Software Partners Program?

The Preferred Software Partners program highlights vacation rental software providers that meet Airbnb's standards for quality, performance, and connectivity.

Within this program, the Preferred+ tier is awarded to partners who demonstrate consistent performance and a strong ability to support property managers using Airbnb at scale. This includes maintaining reliable integrations, meeting technical requirements, and delivering a stable experience for shared users.

For 2026, Hostaway was rated Excellent in both categories Airbnb assessed:

• Integration Quality — the reliability, stability, and technical performance of our Airbnb connection

• Feature Offering — the depth and breadth of Airbnb features we support for our customers

What this means for Hostaway customers

Our Preferred+ status isn't just a badge. It reflects how Hostaway performs against the criteria Airbnb actually measures.

Integration quality — excellent

A strong integration means fewer errors, less manual work, and more confidence that your listings, pricing, availability, and messaging are always in sync. At the core of this is our channel manager, which offers real-time synchronization of calendars, rates, and availability, so updates made in Hostaway or Airbnb are reflected instantly, helping reduce the risk of double bookings and keeping your listings accurate.

Feature offering — excellent

We support a wide range of Airbnb's features, and our platform is built to help property managers stay connected to Airbnb while managing their broader operations from a single system. This includes:

• Centralized reservation management

• Streamlined guest communication workflows

• Automation tools to simplify day-to-day operations

• Housekeeping and task management to keep properties guest-ready

• Reporting and insights to support business decisions

Hostaway also helps property managers get more out of their Airbnb operations through:

• Dynamic pricing that automatically adjusts nightly rates based on demand, supply, seasonality, and market trends to stay competitive without the manual work

• Automated guest messaging that goes beyond messaging workflows to draft replies and even answer repetitive guest questions

• A unified inbox to manage all Airbnb messages alongside other channels in one place, so nothing slips through the cracks

• Smart lock and keyless entry management that automates guest access with secure, time-sensitive entry codes tied directly to reservations

• QuickBooks integration to automate invoice generation and customize invoice breakdowns, eliminating double data entry

Together, these tools are designed to help property managers run a more efficient operation on Airbnb, whether they're managing a handful of properties or scaling a larger portfolio.

Building on a strong partnership

Our collaboration with Airbnb continues to be an important part of how we support our customers. Over time, we've worked to ensure that our platform evolves alongside Airbnb's requirements and the needs of Airbnb hosts, vacation rental property managers, and short-term rental operators — maintaining a stable integration, improving performance, and supporting new workflows as they emerge.

As the short-term rental industry continues to evolve, so do the expectations of property managers and guests. We remain focused on improving our platform, strengthening our integrations, and helping our customers navigate changes with confidence.

We're proud to be recognized again as an Airbnb Preferred+ Software Partner, and we look forward to continuing to support property managers in the year ahead.

Want to learn more about how Hostaway can help you succeed on Airbnb? Schedule a free demo today and see what's possible.