Join host James Varley as he dives into the world of vacation rentals with Damian Sheridan, Founder of The Book Direct Show and SCALE.
This episode explores the critical aspects of improving the guest experience in short-term rentals and the impact of direct bookings on your business growth.
James kicks off with an overview of the Holiday Cottage Handbook (now Host Planet) platforms before Damian shares his journey through the short-term rentals industry and the importance of diversifying booking platforms to avoid pitfalls.
Learn why focusing on direct bookings can supercharge your listings and what trends to watch for in the evolving landscape of vacation rentals. Whether you're an Airbnb host or a property manager, get valuable insights into enhancing your guest experience and future-proofing your business.
1:45 Damian’s short-term rentals journey
2:25 Changes in the industry over 20 years
3:00 Advice to people starting out – including the importance of direct bookings
4:57 Online travel agencies play a key role
7:08 You could lose your listing overnight if you’re only on one platform
10:34 The Book Direct Show
11:40 SCALE
13:44 Professionalisation in the industry
16:00 Simple things hosts can do to improve
18:00 Future trends investors, hosts, and property managers should be looking out for
19:04 Regulation is coming
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