This week we are joined by Hazel Parker who tells us about her journey at Mulberry Lodge Country Retreat in South Australia. We learn about how things are going but also how she runs her business with 100% direct bookings and leverages packages to increase her direct bookings. Notes 01:16 - Overview and background of the Mulberry Lodge Country Retreat 07:35 - No OTAs, but doubling income, what are you missing? 10:37 - Set your hotel apart with unique amenities 10:46 - What if a third-party provider is not available? 13:18 - How to sell your packages 16:24 - Packages, where to start? 17:39 - Importance of keeping your website simple and up to date Thank you so much for listening to the show. You can find us at theaccommodationshow.com where you'll find all the show notes, links to resources we have talked about, and transcripts from the show. I appreciate you listening and if you would like to support the show then please subscribe, leave a comment and share it with others. To find out more about “Mulberry Lodge Country Retreat” or connect with Hazel Parker have a look here: Website: https://www.mulberrylodgewillunga.com/ Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/hazel-parker-b3454730/?originalSubdomain=au Twitter: https://twitter.com/mulberrylodge1?lang=en ---- Want to get the best accommodation marketing tips before everyone else? Hit that subscribe button! This also keeps us going and creating more useful content for free! Things that will help you; The Accommodation show: https://www.theaccommodationshow.com The Accommodation Owners and Managers Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/2NM3dTl Join the mailing list with all the accommodation secrets: https://bit.ly/3aKBf3X Need more direct bookings - reach out to us here: https://www.ibooked.online Want to level up your business? Request a 1-on-1 call: https://clarity.fm/bartsobies Disclaimer: Please refer to relevant websites for latest, up to date, information with all facts, figures and terms and conditions. Information as accurate as we could get it at time of publishing. #ibookedonline #bookdirect #airbnb

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