Listings on new Channels: Booking, Expedia, Google Travel

A property manager with 20 felt that he was not using Hostaway to the fullest. He was on the platform but only listed on Airbnb and VRBO. He wanted to capture a greater segment of travelers, but the task seemed daunting due to the number of options. Since platforms like Expedia are made specifically for the hotel industry it’s challenging to list STRs. Rate plans and meal plans need to be chosen, for example, and contracts need to be negotiated and signed. Payment collection is not automatic by platforms like Booking.com. Hostvisors analyzed his listings, created a plan, and then executed it. He became listed on Expedia, Booking.com, and Google Travel. Going the extra mile to list properties on large platforms paid off, as he got 30% of his bookings from Booking.com in the first year!