Editorial pen name

Olivia Carrington

Contributing writer

Contributing writer covering Airbnb hosting topics for The Booked Host.

Perfectly made king bed with untouched white linens at dusk, warm bedside lamps glowing against cool evening window light.

Empty Calendar

How to Stop an Empty Calendar in One Week Without Changing Price, Title, and Photos at the Same Time

Checking turns into comparing, tweaking, discounting, and wondering whether you made a mistake.

OCOlivia CarringtonContributing writer

June 21, 2026

6 min

Modern rental house at golden hour with the host standing on the wooden deck looking out over a valley view.

Platform Problems

When Airbnb Changes the Rules, Hosts Eat the Risk

The policy update email ran four paragraphs. The fifth line changed how cancellations worked for every reservation already sitting on a host's calendar.

OCOlivia CarringtonContributing writer

March 11, 2026

6 min