Episode 283 of the STR podcast (host Bob) covers two main news items for short-term rental and travel professionals: San Francisco’s push to revive its meetings and conventions business through luxury partnerships (32 conventions confirmed for 2025, up from 25) and Instagram’s change allowing professional-account posts to be indexed by Google, creating new SEO opportunities for travel brands. The episode also includes calls-to-action promoting Boostly services and listener engagement.
Chapters
Welcome to episode 283 of the STR.
Daily podcast, powered by Boostly, the industry's.
First AI driven show for short term rental professionals.
I'm Bob, your host, bringing you the.
Latest news, trends and insights in travel, AI and hospitality.
Whether you are a host, property manager or industry expert, this podcast is your.
Go to source for staying ahead in the fast moving world of short term rentals.
Our mission to equip you with actionable.
Strategies and updates so you can navigate.
The industry with confidence.
Hit that subscribe button and never miss.
An upload in today's episode. First up, San Francisco's Big Meetings comeback.
After years of pandemic fallout, the city's betting on a luxury led revival. Partnering with Associated Luxury Hotels International, San Francisco Travel is ramping up efforts to attract high value business events. With 32 conventions already confirmed for 2025.
Up from 25 last year, the Moscone.
Center is buzzing again. New Mayor Daniel Lurie is making event.
Tourism a personal priority, showing up at headline conferences like Dreamforce and JP Morgan's Healthcare Summit. The message is meetings matter to the city's recovery and luxury partnerships are key to the strategy. Meanwhile, on the marketing front, Instagram just changed the rules.
Instagram posts from professional accounts can now.
Be indexed by Google, turning the platform.
Into a searchable content powerhouse. This shifts Instagram from a social only.
Play into a potential SEO driver for travel brands.
The advice? Treat every post like a mini landing.
Page, optimize captions, add search friendly alt text and rethink your social SEO strategy.
Boutique hotels and experience providers could be the big winners here.
Suddenly your Instagram post about a vineyard.
Sunrise or a zipline adventure might rank right alongside the big OTAs in Google search.
If you need help boosting your direct bookings, check out the Boostly website and.
If you'd like a shout out on.
The podcast, leave a review. We love hearing from our listeners and.
Your feedback helps us improve.
Also, don't forget to share this podcast.
With your industry peers. Tag Boostly UK on social media when.
You do and we'll be sure to share it too. Thanks for tuning in. And remember, Book Direction.
More from Mark
PodcastHow Short Term Rental Hosts Should Actually Use AI in 2026