Hospitabuddies, December 6th, 2023 - Direct Booking
Summary
AI-generatedThis video explains the benefits of direct bookings for short-term rental hosts, focusing on Hospitable Direct's premium features. Learn why building your own brand and owning guest relationships is crucial for long-term business success and how to mitigate risks associated with direct bookings.
Key insights
Hospitable Direct is launching property search functionality for self-hosted sites, enabling OTA-style search and integration with Google Vacation Rentals, with customizable location filters.
Mistakes to avoid
Directly advertising QR codes or promo codes within OTA listing photos to steer guests to direct bookings can violate terms of service and risk deplatforming.
Tools & resources
Hospitable Direct Website Buildertool
Hospitable Direct offers a website builder with templates for hosts who don't have their own site, with a V2 version expected in January for faster loading and better SEO.
Frequently Asked Questions
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