Direct Booking Success Podcast
Uncovering the Unique Challenges for Canadian Short-Term Rental Property Managers with Catherine Ratcliffe
11 Mar 2024
Are you a short-term rental operator in Canada? Have you ever felt like the industry content you come across doesn't really apply to your Canadian-specific challenges? Maybe you've been told to just follow the same strategies as those in the US, but ended up feeling frustrated and stuck? If you're tired of trying to adapt generic advice to your Canadian business and not getting the results you need, you're not alone. Let's uncover the unique industry issues specific to Canada and find the solutions you've been looking for.If you're hosting a conference in a specific country, then it really needs to have an element of that country's content. - Catherine RatcliffeIn this episode, you will be able to:Discover Canadian-specific industry issues that impact your short-term rental business.Learn how to address human trafficking concerns within the Canadian short-term rental market.Uncover successful strategies for direct booking in the Canadian short-term rental industry.Understand the importance of building and maintaining strong guest relationships in the Canadian short-term rental market.Navigate and ensure compliance with specific Canadian rental regulations for short-term rentals.My special guest this week is Catherine Ratcliffe.Meet Catherine Ratcliffe, the visionary behind STR Benefits Consulting and Lost Together Stays, and the driving force behind CanStays Rental Alliance. With a keen understanding of the Canadian short-term rental landscape, Catherine's journey in the industry and her unwavering commitment to addressing Canadian-specific regulations make her a trusted voice in the field. Her dedication to organizing the CanStays Rental Alliance conference reflects her passion for supporting and empowering Canadian short-term rental owners. Catherine's expertise and advocacy for informed and compliant business operations make her a compelling and valuable guest for this episode.https://www.canstaysrentalalliance.com/$100 off the conference registration using code DBSThe key moments in this episode are:00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:01 - Can Stays Rental Alliance and Its Purpose00:06:30 - Addressing Human Trafficking in the Short-Term Rental Industry00:10:41 - Advocacy and Education on Public Safety and Human Trafficking00:16:22 - The Importance of the CanStays Conference00:17:10 - Diverse Topics at the Conference00:19:01 - Unique Canadian Regulations00:21:23 - Importance of Understanding Canadian Market00:29:36 - What Direct Booking Success means to CatherineFREE GUIDE: 10 Ways to Drive Guests to your Website instead of Airbnb: https://directbookingsuccess.com/10-ways-to-drive-guests-to-your-website-instead-of-airbnb/Show notes are available at: https://directbookingsuccess.com/podcast/Follow Jenn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directbookingsuccessJoin Jenn’s free Facebook group – the Marketing Hub For Hospitality: https://www.facebook.com/groups/marketinghubforhospitality
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