Why move your short term rental business towards book direct?

18 viewsPublished: July 29, 20203m 54sScore: 78
Growth & Marketing
intermediate
Direct Booking
OTA Strategy
Guest Communication
Repeat Guests

Summary

This video explains why hosts should consider moving their short-term rental businesses towards a book-direct strategy, citing scenarios where relying solely on OTAs can result in loss of control and revenue. It emphasizes gaining more control over policies and relationships with guests.

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