A new AI-powered tool launched by UK-based proptech company SafeGuest is helping Airbnb hosts and short-let property managers across Europe stop problem guests before they arrive — and it's completely free. The Guest Risk Assessment Tool uses biometric checks, behavioural data and stay history to instantly flag high-risk bookings and integrates seamlessly with major platforms such as Guesty and Hostfully.
The platform’s real-time scoring system - Green, Yellow or Red - gives hosts an immediate, data-driven decision point, bypassing guesswork and preventing last-minute disputes. This is especially critical as city authorities and investors grow increasingly concerned about the reputational and financial risks posed by unverified short-term rentals.
“For too long, hosts have had to cross their fingers and hope for the best,” said Harry Birks, Founder of SafeGuest. “We’re changing that. Now, any host can know within seconds whether a booking looks safe, and we’ve made it completely free.”
Built on a database of over 100,000 guest verifications across the UK, Europe, the US and the Middle East, SafeGuest’s system validates identity, checks payment security, and offers two options for damage coverage: a refundable deposit or a non-refundable waiver offering up to €295 in accidental damage protection, instantly and with no post-checkout friction.
For institutional investors and developers, the implications are significant. By embedding guest risk tools into asset management strategies, operators can mitigate losses, increase regulatory compliance, and build long-term asset resilience in the fast-evolving alternative accommodation sector. Verified bookings mean higher quality guests, reduced damage rates and fewer insurance claims, a compelling metric for underwriters and valuation models alike.
“We’ve had guests who looked fine on the surface, but SafeGuest flagged them as a high risk. It saved us a nightmare,” shared Dee Prior, a Berkshire-based Airbnb superhost. With regulation tightening in major cities and operational risk under scrutiny, SafeGuest’s tool could well become the industry’s new baseline for trust, security and long-term viability.
People mentioned
Harry Birks – Founder, SafeGuest
Dee Prior – Airbnb superhost
Companies mentioned
SafeGuest – Guest verification and risk scoring platform
Guesty – Property management software
Hostfully – Property management and guest experience platform
Image source: SafeGuest
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