Airbnb is dead. Here’s how I’m changing my ENTIRE business.
Summary
This video discusses the increasing importance of direct bookings for short-term rental hosts as Airbnb changes its policies and introduces sponsored listings. It emphasizes diversifying booking sources to avoid over-reliance on a single platform and highlights strategies for building a direct booking business, owning customer data, and leveraging social media for brand awareness.
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