Direct Booking Success Podcast
Putting Your Property on the Map: Listing Unique Accommodations on Niche Sites with Alex Wilson
17 Jul 2023
From vintage trailers to treehouses, Alex Wilson and Dawn Crawford's love for unique accommodations led them on a journey they never imagined. Host Unusual was born, offering a platform for travellers seeking an unforgettable experience. But their story doesn't end there. As they pushed boundaries, Host Unusual's listings expanded to include everything from bunkers to UFOs, and even a giant boot! Property owners now have a targeted audience, while travellers discover a world of extraordinary experiences. Who knows where their journey will take them next? One thing's for sure, Host Unusual is redefining the way we travel.In this episode, you will be able to:Delve into the advantages of featuring distinctive properties on specialized websites.Gain exclusive knowledge about the evaluation process for properties on Host Unusual.Understand how to leverage niche platforms for targeted audience exposure.Comprehend the crucial role experiential travel plays in the evolving travel sector.Recognize the crucial contributions of direct bookings to property owners' bottom line.We're all about promoting direct bookings, which seems like a good fit to be here. - Alex WilsonSay hello to Alex Wilson, travel aficionado and co-founder of the groundbreaking platform Host Unusual. Alex's expertise in the world of marketing and his keen understanding of the shifting landscape of the travel industry culminated in the creation of this niche listing site that showcases rare and unusual places to stay. Upholding the values of promoting direct bookings, Alex has been instrumental in connecting property owners with discerning travellers looking for incredible and memorable experiences.Connect with Alex:Hostunusual.comhttps://www.instagram.com/hostunusualhttps://www.facebook.com/hostunusualhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/host-unusualHost Unusual has a new member joining offer so I'd urge any owners with an unusual property to get in touch to discuss further.The key moments in this episode are:00:00:08 - Introduction00:03:18 - Unusual Properties00:08:45 - Niche Listing Sites00:11:46 - Worldwide Properties00:14:43 - Hooking People's Attention00:15:03 - Varied Content00:16:38 - Partnership with Property Owners00:17:24 - 1500 Properties and Counting0:18:25 - Pandemic and Staycation BoomShow notes are available at: https://directbookingsuccess.com/podcast/Follow Jenn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directbookingsuccessJoin the Marketing Hub Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marketinghubforholidayrentalsSign up to the Free Direct Booking Success Summit 2023: https://directbookingsuccesssummit.com/Sign up for the free masterclass ā The 4-step framework for a profitable direct booking sales engine: https://directbookingsuccess.com/masterclass
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