Online travel agencies charge hotels hefty fees that eat up a large chunk of revenue. These commission rates usually range from 15% to 35% of each booking, making them one of the biggest headaches for hotel operators. Hotels can cut OTA dependency by focusing on...
Airbnb takes a commission from hosts—anywhere from 3% up to 16% per booking. That can really eat into your earnings. Plenty of property owners ask if there's any real way to dodge these fees and still keep guests coming in. The most effective way to bypass Airbnb...
Vacation rental owners often lose 10% to 20% of their booking revenue to third-party platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, thanks to commission fees. A vacation rental direct booking platform cuts out these middlemen, letting guests book straight through the owner’s...
A lot of Airbnb hosts ask themselves if they should set up a direct booking website to cut out platform fees and have more control over their rentals. A direct booking website lets vacation rental owners take reservations straight from guests, skipping the 3-15%...
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https://youtu.be/2ARH9LLoWLY?si=RFX8CuA_xvuZFVUp Short-term rental hosts face a common challenge: heavy dependence on online travel agencies and their fees. Breaking free from these platforms requires understanding how guests make booking decisions. When hosts learn...
The vacation rental landscape is shifting. While platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo still drive significant traffic, savvy hosts are discovering that direct bookings offer higher profit margins, better guest relationships, and complete control over their business. The...
Growing a vacation rental business from 10 units to 50 or more requires more than just adding properties. It takes a clear marketing strategy that can scale with each new listing. The key to sustainable growth is building a marketing playbook that attracts consistent...
Many hosts depend on Airbnb for bookings, but that reliance comes at a cost. Platform fees cut into profits, and strict rules limit flexibility. The most effective way to keep more income and gain control is by driving direct bookings. With a direct booking strategy,...