AirBNB - Direct Booking Discount Request

[Sarah Beilke]

Hello!

It seems like lately every AirBNB booking request I get also comes with a message asking for a direct booking discount.  I only have 1 property at the moment and have not invested in a direct booking site.  I have done some deals outside of AirBNB for a longer term but I feel obligated if they contact me on AirBNB to keep that booking through AirBNB.  I have not read through the details terms of the AirBNB contract but I can't imagine that there isn't something in there to protect AirBNB should you book that guest off their platform.  

Any thoughts on how other people are handling all these direct booking or discount requests would be much appreciated.  Thanks!