13 October: The rise of bespoke booking channels
Hosted by Paul Stevens, editor, IHM
Topics discussed:
- Reasons for the rise of bespoke channels and subscription models
- What vacation rentals can learn from the hotel space in terms of retention of bookings
- Book Direct: Is it a realistic strategy moving forward or is OTA distribution essential?
- Scalability of bespoke booking channels
- Niche channels that could arise in the future and how existing ones will have to adapt to evolving preferences
Contributors:
- Anthony J. Gantt Jr., Marine Major, and founder and CEO, At Ease Rentals
- Victoria O’Connell, CEO and co-founder, Golightly
- Nancy McAleer, co-founder, Florida Rentals By Owners [FLARBO]
- Frank Reeves, co-founder and CEO, Avvio.com
