A short YouTube/podcast conversation (Episode 15) between Mark Simpson and Damian about the importance of driving direct bookings in hospitality. The hosts argue that over-reliance on OTA platforms (Airbnb, Booking.com) — which can account for 90%+ of bookings for some operators — is risky, and the episode aims to explain why boosting direct bookings matters and how to approach it.
Foreign. Episode 15 and today we are talking about book direct. The whole Boostie podcast is about direct bookings. Why is direct bookings important? Well, just a premise. What has happened 90% + on Airbnb, booking.com and third parties to bring in their bookings. And when you do that, then this is when it's gonna hurt you the most because they didn't work on increasing their direct bookings. And this is why this conversation is gonna be super important. So, without further ado, Damian, if you could just do me a massive favor, Introduce yourself a little bit, if you can do with your back.
Good evening, everyone. I'm Damian.
I am.
Joining you from Spain, Southern Spain, near Malaga.
I am.
A fierce advocate. So, yeah, happy to talk about.
You're obviously.
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