Mini Course

The Art of Exceptional Hosting

Elevating hospitality in Airbnb & other short-term rentals.

Duration

1 Module

Mode

Self-paced

Discount

Upgrade Discount

Price

$10
$35

A starter option for beginners who want to test the course before upgrading.

A low-cost taste of the full experience. Learn the foundations of exceptional hospitality and see if the full course is right for you.

What makes it different:

 Only Module 1 included
 Covers the fundamentals of elevated hosting
 Includes a discount to upgrade to the full course or live cohort
 Quick, simple, immediately actionable
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Ideal if:

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You are a new host.
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You want an affordable preview.

Start learning right now!

Purchase the Art of Exceptional Hosting and begin learning immediately after purchase.

Course Lessons

Meet the featured host.

Dolly Duran, MBA

Dolly Duran is the co-founder of Atelier 5‑Star, a boutique hospitality education platform dedicated to elevating guest experiences through exceptional hosting, intentional service, and operational excellence. Based in South Florida, Dolly has been an Airbnb Superhost since 2017, a Superhost Ambassador, and an active Community Leader, mentoring hundreds of hosts and short-term rental entrepreneurs across the U.S.
Patrick Jones - Course author

Dolly has served on Airbnb’s Host Advisory Board and is a featured presenter with the Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy, where she inspires new hosts, especially from underrepresented communities, to turn their homes into thriving, meaningful businesses.

Her thoughtful, culturally grounded approach to hospitality is deeply influenced by her Dominican-American heritage and her family’s legacy of warm, generous hosting.
Through Atelier 5‑Star, Dolly combines years of hands-on hosting experience with modern training, AI-powered tools, and a passion for excellence to help hosts, property managers, and hospitality teams craft unforgettable stays.