AIR BNB
AIR BNB
The most successful AirBnb investors are those who:
• Monitor global trends and respond locally.
• Diversify their listings and guest types.
• Embrace automation and digital tools.
• Stay compliant with upcoming legislation.
• Think like hospitality professionals, not just landlords.
As the world of travel continues to change, the question is no longer“ Will Airbnb work in South Africa?” but rather,“ Are you working your Airbnb strategy for what’ s next?”
Whether you’ re managing one flat in Green Point or scaling a portfolio across Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg, the roadmap is clearer than ever: watch the world, act locally, and stay ahead.
About the Author:
Why I Wrote This Piece: When I started investing in property over a decade ago, it was with the simple goal of generating passive income. I had no idea then that I’ d one day find myself coaching other investors, managing a growing portfolio of short-term rentals across Cape Town, and helping shape how we think about Airbnb as a serious investment vehicle in South Africa.
My name is Robin Booth, and over the past 20 years, I’ ve grown from a single-property owner into an educator, mentor, and investor working at the intersection of technology, hospitality, and real estate. I’ ve won both national and international awards for innovation in education and entrepreneurship, but the truth is- my passion lies in building smarter, more resilient property strategies. Airbnb has given me the flexibility to do that like no other model can.
I wrote this article not because I’ m a journalist, but because I’ m in the trenches with you. I’ ve felt the ups and downs of seasonality, adapted to regulations, built systems, and scaled with a long-term vision in mind. I stay up-to-date on global shifts, not out of curiosity, but because those changes are already shaping our future here in South Africa. My aim with this piece is to bring those signals to you and explore how we, as local investors, can act on them wisely.
Whether you’ re already running a few listings or just exploring the idea of Airbnb investing, I hope this piece gives you clarity, foresight, and a few powerful tools to stay ahead of the curve.
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