Embracing Inclusivity in Hosting: Welcoming Guests from All Backgrounds

Opening your property to visitors from all around the world is a fundamental aspect of hosting. Inclusivity plays a crucial role in this process, ensuring that every guest feels welcomed and valued, regardless of their background.

Creating a warm, comfortable environment for guests from diverse cultures and walks of life is key to being a great host. At Holidu, we firmly believe that every guest deserves to be treated with respect, free from prejudice or judgment, irrespective of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, physical ability, race, or religion.

A safe, welcoming atmosphere is essential to help guests feel at ease. By assuring visitors that they and their loved ones—whether travelling as couples, families, or friends—will be warmly received, you create a truly enriching experience. This commitment aligns perfectly with Holidu’s mission to provide outstanding vacation experiences for all — free of doubt and full of joy. 

Tips to Make Your Guests Feel Welcome

1. Leverage Instant Booking for Inclusivity
   Holidu’s instant booking feature allows guests to book without prior approval, signalling that you’re open to hosting anyone who meets your criteria. It promotes a welcoming environment from the start. For more information, check out the Benefits of Instant Bookings.
2. Clearly Describe Your Property’s Accessibility Features
   If your property offers accessibility features, it’s important to describe them accurately in your listing. Consider including details such as:
   • Wide doors (minimum 80 cm)
   • Step-free access to the property and throughout the interior
   • Elevator access
   • Toilet with grab rails
   • Raised toilet and adapted bath/bathtub with bath chair
   • Lowered bathroom sink
   • Emergency cord in the bathroom
   • A bathroom with a 1.5-meter turning circle
   • Roll-in shower, shower with grab rails, and shower chair
3. If your property includes a few of these features, it will be highlighted as wheelchair-inclusive, making it easier for guests with accessibility needs to find and book your property. You can update these amenities by going to Amenities > Accessibility.
4. Accommodate Guests with Service Animals
   Holidu is a company that prides itself on inclusivity. We ask that all hosts accommodate guests who require a service animal, complying with the service animal laws in the EU. Service animals are not considered pets, meaning they must be allowed on the property whether your listing is pet-friendly or not. Denying service animals could be considered discriminatory. For more detailed information, please refer to our article on service animals.
5. Respect Guests' Privacy
   Once guests check in, it’s important to strike the right balance between making them feel welcome and respecting their privacy. Avoid visiting the property unnecessarily, but make it clear that you are available to assist should they need anything. This helps create a comfortable and stress-free environment for them.

By fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming atmosphere, you can ensure that your guests have an unforgettable stay while contributing to a more open and accepting global community of travelers.