PublishedRobinson, January 2017 |
ISBN9781472137739 |
FormatSoftcover, 128 pages |
Dimensions19.7cm × 13.2cm × 1cm |
With the growth of online reservation platforms such as Airbnb, TripAdvisor, Wimdu, Booking.com and Onefinestay, people are able to offer accommodation to a huge audience of tourists as B&B hosts or as short break holiday accommodation providers - without using an agent. So earning money from your own home - whether it be letting a few bedrooms in your house, an investment property or a holiday home - has never been easier.
However, to meet the demand and market your accommodation effectively as a host you will need basic knowledge and some professionalism. Good hosts get good reviews, which in turn attract more guests and increase your chances of success and financial reward.
In easy-to-read sections you'll discover:
How to get your property ready for a successful listing
The requirements of responsible hosting
How Stayz, Homeaway, mrbnb and other reservation platforms work
How to set your room rate and monitor your bookings
How to market your property internationally and at very little cost.
This book will explain the issues as they apply to responsible hosting. It will give you the knowledge and confidence to become a successful accommodation provider..
