Hosts are getting opposite advice about what happens when booking requests expire. Some say it’s harmless. Others claim they lost their accounts because of it.
We break down what hosts are experiencing, why platforms won’t clarify their policies, and the automation strategy that eliminates this problem entirely.
Key Takeaways:
✅ The vacation rental community is split between “no penalty” and “severe consequences” camps, with hosts reporting account removals on one side and zero impact on the other
✅ Expired requests happen because hosts are manually screening guests message-by-message, which doesn’t scale and creates unnecessary risk
✅Automated pre-booking workflows protect your response rate while vetting guests effectively, no more choosing between metrics and business protection
✅ The 5% of guests who ghost when asked basic questions reveal why screening matters, but manual screening is the wrong approach
Related Links:
Company: https://www.tokeet.com/
Blogs: https://www.tokeet.com/blog/
Blog: Expired Booking Requests: Do They Hurt Your Approval Rate? 👉
https://blog.tokeet.com/expired-booking-requests-approval-rate/
