The Book Direct Playbook | Brutally Honest Review | Mark Simpson of Boostly
Summary
Daniel Rusteen reviews "The Book Direct Playbook" by Mark Simpson. He gives an overview of what it takes to build a direct booking website and some of the pros and cons of doing so. He emphasizes the need for hosts to be highly engaged in sales and the importance of offering incentives to guests who book directly.
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