Host Interview: Piero Asso from Florence Italy
We openly invite short-term rental hosts to take our online “Host Interview”, that shares their experiences as a host. For those that would like to do the interview with us, we’ll post your story on our website and all our social media channels. The “Host Interview” stories have helped our users’ businesses in the past by giving them exposure to potential guests and other hosts. This week, read the question and answer session with Piero Asso from Florence Italy.
Why did you decide to become a host?
A: I Quit my job and decided to try. Also because I consider myself a traveler and wanted to see if I can succeed in offering something special. The apartment is ideally located with views of the Duomo and that obviously helped.
Q: What year did you start hosting?
A: 2017
Q: How many properties do you own / manage?
A: 1
Q: Where do you list your properties?
Airbnb HomeAway Bookling.com TripAdvisor Rentals
Q: What’s the link to your own website or Listings
Q: What do you love about being a host?
A: Quit my job and decided to try. Also because I consider myself a traveller and wanted to see if I can succeed in offering something special. The apartment is ideally located with views of the Duomo and that obviously helped.
Q: What, if anything, do you find challenging about being a host?
A: It’s not as easy as it looks in the first place. If you want to be a 5 star host, it takes a lot a lot of work.
Q: Do you have a philosophy or approach to hospitality that you think differentiates yourself from others?
A: I first want to know something about my guest. There is no one host fits all. I then am prepared to assist them in finding what they’re most interested in . Florence is not only Renaissance, it’s contemporary art, music, perfumes, antique shops, Markets….. I am also available to take them for a walk around town.
Q: Do you offer any special amenities that you think are important for guests to be aware of?
A: Yes , depends on time of year, but always Prosecco and Wine and Olive Oil.
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