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Using OTAs for Marketing When Starting a Hospitality Business From Scratch

10 May 2023 · 0 min

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A short excerpt from a YouTube talk by Mark Simpson discussing marketing for small hospitality startups. The speaker warns that new owners often assume OTAs (Airbnb, booking.com, Vrbo) will handle marketing, which can lead to neglecting active marketing efforts. The content appears to be practical advice for entrepreneurs juggling many startup tasks.

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