Boosting direct bookings with Touch Stay digital guidebooks: your path to success
In the fast-paced world of hospitality, where OTAs and third-party booking platforms dominate, hosts and property managers face an ongoing challenge: how do you connect directly with potential guests and drive direct bookings? Enter Touch Stay, a game-changer in the industry with its digital guidebooks. This innovative tool empowers hosts to not only boost direct […]
How can you save more time and generate revenue by automating Guest Messaging?
Ah, the golden age of hosting. Remember when just offering a cozy bed, fresh linens, and a friendly greeting was enough to impress guests? Times have shifted, and the hosting has evolved quite a bit, don’t you think? Now it feels like hosts are lost in an endless maze. Dealing with slow response times is […]
Optimizing your Social Media Bio: Link in Bio
Your Instagram and Facebook bios are like your property’s digital entrance. In today’s digital era, they serve as your elevator pitch, introducing your property to the social media world and potential followers. It’s not just 150 characters; it’s your chance to engage your audience, turn casual scrollers into followers, and even potential guests. You might […]
An Inside Look at Short-Term Rentals in Australia: Opportunities and Challenges
Australia, aka Land Down Under, is a land of diverse landscapes, cultures, and opportunities. In recent years, it has become a popular choice for short-term rentals, with platforms like Airbnb playing a prominent role in its rise. Hosting in Australia offers a unique set of advantages, including its geographical diversity, friendly locals, and rich […]
How to Increase Direct Bookings By Getting Your Listings in Front of Digital Nomads
The allure of working while exploring the world has fueled a meteoric rise in digital nomadism. These laptop lugging travelers journey across the globe, taking their work and lives on the road. And their numbers are growing at a staggering rate. Recent surveys suggest there are about 35 million digital nomads worldwide, with some predicting […]
How Guest Apps are intelligent marketing tools to gain guest loyalty
In the competitive landscape of the short-term rental industry, gaining guest loyalty and encouraging repeat bookings are vital for sustainable success. As the hospitality sector evolves, intelligent marketing tools like guest apps have become indispensable for property owners and managers seeking to create memorable guest experiences. In this blog, we will explore how guest apps […]
Short-Term Rental Success: Homely Stay
Welcome to our latest podcast episode! In this Boostly Podcast episode, host Liam Carolan interviews Nicole Gödecke from Homely Stay, a short-term rental business. Nicole manages accommodations in Munich and Paraguay, offering a range of units from small studios to houses with pools and saunas. She focuses on personalization and creating memorable experiences for her […]
Sustainable Strategies for Scaling your Hospitality Business
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 579. In this Boostly podcast episode, Mark speaks to Jon Lawry, the founder of Urban Butler and director of Astra based in New Zealand, about scaling a business sustainably. Jon describes how he founded Urban Butler after staying in European Airbnbs and experiencing exceptional guest experiences. Urban Butler started with […]
From 0 to 118 Units in Hospitality: Expert Top Tips!
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 566. In this podcast episode, host Liam interviews Tim Mortimer from B&B Made Easy. Tim has over 118 units in Australia and attributes his success to his growth mindset. He believes that having a growth mindset means always thinking about the next step and how to develop oneself. Before starting […]
Boostly Book Club Author: Advice From a STR Author
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 565. In this episode, Mark and Miranda are introducing Avery, the author of the book “Short-Term Rental, Long-Term Wealth”. Avery is a host of the “Short-term Show” podcast, an investor with 250 doors, and the CEO and founder of the Short-Term Shop, the only short-term rental specific real estate brokerage. […]