Lodgify Webinar: More Bookings, Less Guesswork: A Vacation Rental Roundtable
Summary
This roundtable covers advanced growth strategies for short-term rentals beyond standard OTA listing optimization. Key themes include 'Generative Engine Optimization' (GEO) to get discovered by AI, leveraging local tourism boards for high-authority backlinks, and utilizing WhatsApp and email automation to drive repeat direct bookings.
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