Mastering Direct Bookings in Short-Term Rentals with Mark Simpson
Summary
Mark Simpson from Boostly discusses the importance of direct bookings for short-term rentals and strategies to reduce reliance on OTAs like Airbnb. He emphasizes building trust, leveraging email marketing, and creating a strong brand to drive direct traffic and retain guests, providing actionable tips for hosts to optimize their business models.
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