In this episode of the Hideaway Show, host Jordan Holmes interviews Gil Chan from Crafted Stays. They discuss the importance of nurturing guest relationships to boost direct bookings for short-term rentals (STRs). Gil shares his personal journey as a host and explains how his company helps other hosts create high-performing direct booking sites. They also cover topics such as email marketing, SEO, social media strategies, trust-building elements in websites, and leveraging AI for enhanced guest experiences. Gil emphasizes the long-term value of direct bookings and provides insights into Crafted Stays' plans for 2025, including new integrations and AI implementation.
Learn how to get a direct booking site with Crafted Stays:
Connect with Crafted Stays on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftedstays
Link to the free calls with us: https://www.buildyourhideaway.com/weeklycalls
Join the Facebook group we mentioned here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildyourhideaway
Build Your Hideaway Instagram: https://instagram.com/buildyourhideaway
Checkout the properties we talk all about at The Hideaways: www.thehideaways.co
More ways to connect with Jordan Holmes:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/jkholmes_rei LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jkholmes-rei/ X: https://x.com/jkholmes_rei
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