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From 10% to 80% Direct Bookings: What Independent (Airbnb) Hosts Often Miss

From 10% to 80% Direct Bookings: What Independent (Airbnb) Hosts Often Miss

by Suzy Turnbull | May 11, 2026 | Marketing & Direct Bookings

A few weeks back, I had the pleasure of joining Gil Chan on his podcast, Booked Solid Show, for a conversation about hospitality, direct bookings, branding, and the future of the short-term rental industry. What I enjoyed most about the discussion was that it went far...
Airbnb Listing Optimization.  Is It Worth the Cost?

Airbnb Listing Optimization. Is It Worth the Cost?

by Suzy Turnbull | Dec 1, 2025 | Marketing & Direct Bookings

Every week, and especially around Black Friday, my inbox gets deluged with offers for “complete listing optimization packages”, usually priced anywhere from $97 to $997. These services are well-intentioned, and they certainly appeal to hosts who are scrambling to...

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