Airbnb Hosting: Avoid Common Mistakes & Get Direct Bookings!
19 Aug 2025 · 1 min

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Mark Simpson, speaking in Spanish, introduces himself as an experienced short-term rental consultant: over the past 10 years he has worked with nearly 2,000 hosts, evaluated about 10,000 listings, and helped owners maximize reservations. He warns against relying solely on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO and Booking (they control visibility, pricing and rules) and promotes strategies for getting direct bookings; he also notes he has sold over 200,000 copies of his book (The Direct Playbook).
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10 years
Nearly 2,000 hosts
About 10,000 listings
More than 200,000 copies










