Hometime wins the Airbnb Industry Star 2026 award

Airbnb named Hometime Industry Star 2026 in Austrarlia, recognising a 4.8 out of five rating across our portfolio and our work backing the wider industry.
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by Christian Suzon
September 18, 2026
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Summary

Hometime has been named Industry Star at the Airbnb Host Partner Summit in Sydney, the first year Airbnb has run industry awards across Australia and New Zealand. Airbnb pointed to two things: the service standard across the portfolio, with a 4.8 out of five guest rating, and the work Hometime does for the wider industry through ASTRA. Both come down to the Local Hosts and the teams behind every stay.

Hometime has been named Industry Star at the Airbnb Host Partner Summit in Sydney, the first year Airbnb has run industry awards in Australia and New Zealand. The summit brings together the largest hosts across Australia and New Zealand, where Airbnb provides updates on product changes, policy changes and general sharing of best practices.

What the award recognises

Airbnb pointed to two things:

  1. The bar we set for service standards and guest experience, with a 4.8/5 rating across almost 3000 properties.
  2. The way we back the wider industry, through our work with ASTRA and alongside our peers.

Both come down to our Local Hosts and the teams behind every stay, who sweat the small stuff each day. 

The numbers behind it

Hometime by the numbers
Measure Hometime
Average Airbnb guest rating 4.8 out of five
Nights hosted More than one million
Homeowners 2,000+
Markets 30+ across Australia

What this means for homeowners

Australia has no shortage of property managers. What's harder to find is someone who treats your home like it's the only one they look after, while you get more out of every booking.

For homeowners with us, the award confirms what they already see: Airbnb management that works without them having to run it. Dynamic pricing that moves with demand, maintenance handled before it becomes a complaint, and guests looked after by someone nearby. This results in above-market returns and high occupancy for you, and outstanding experiences for your guests.

When owners switch to Hometime, we tend to see:

  • 36% better booking conversion through pricing and listing work on average
  • Higher ratings, which lift visibility in Airbnb search
  • Proactive property care and guest support, which lead to fewer cancellations and complaints
  • More positive guest reviews, building trust, and sustained long-term performance.

None of that comes from software alone. It comes from our Local Hosts and the teams behind every stay, who sweat the small stuff each day. Thank you, and to the homeowners who trust us with their properties.

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Hometime manages homes in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Sunshine Coast and more than 30 other markets across Australia.

Check if we manage homes in your area and have an obligation-free chat about yours.

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