VRS614: Marketing Shifts, AI in Search, and the Future of Vacation Rental Websites with Conrad O'...
Summary
In VRS episode 614, Heather Bayer and Conrad O'Connell from BuildUp Bookings discuss how AI is changing search, marketing, and content creation in the vacation rental industry. They emphasize the importance of combining AI with personal touches and remembering the human element in marketing. They also warn against solely relying on AI generated content without careful review and adaptation.
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