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Global Recognition: How OTAs can Boost STR Business Beyond Borders

31 Oct 2023 · 0 min

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YouTube video (recorded Oct 31, 2023) featuring Mark Simpson on using online travel agencies (OTAs) as a marketing channel to attract international short-term rental (STR) guests. Simpson emphasizes listing on OTAs to increase discoverability but warns against dependence on any single OTA (e.g., Booking.com), advocating use as one marketing channel among several.

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