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Direct booking strategies for luxury properties
Practical guides on reducing OTA dependency, pricing, guest communication, and operations — written for property owners and managers.
OTA Commission Rates: What Luxury Properties Pay
A breakdown of what Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo actually charge luxury property owners in commission and fees.
Pre-Arrival Communication That Drives Repeat Bookings
The email sequence from booking confirmation to arrival day that turns first-time guests into returning visitors.
Seasonal Pricing for Luxury Properties
When to raise rates, when to hold, and how to structure pricing tiers that maximise revenue across the calendar.
The Real Cost of Cancellations
How cancellation policies affect revenue, occupancy, and guest trust — and what the data says about flexible vs. strict approaches.
iCal Sync: Preventing Double Bookings
How to keep availability in sync across Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo, and your direct booking site without a channel manager.
The 2026 Landscape for Independent Luxury Properties
OTA market shifts, regulatory changes, and emerging trends shaping how independent luxury properties compete.
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