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Join host James Varley as he interviews short-term rentals industry guru Simon Lehmann, the Founder and CEO of AJL Atelier.

Discover insights into direct bookings and innovative revenue management strategies that can help vacation rental hosts navigate the upcoming challenges in the industry.

With Simon's extensive experience and unique perspective on the vacation rentals sector, this episode is essential for anyone interested in Airbnb hosting and business growth.

Tune in to hear about Simon's journey, the critical technology trends, and actionable tips to improve your guest experience and listings in the competitive landscape of short-term rentals.

2:22 Simon’s journey in the short-term rentals industry

3:32 AJL Atelier 

5:58 Why it’s a challenging period

12:14 What people can do to improve their listings

15:58 The impact of tech and AI

20:57 Data is key – and is still not used enough

23:38 Regulation in the industry

27:37 Hosts need to be environmentally friendly

31:30 Tips to improve your listings 

32:41 Advice to people starting out

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