I build & manage unique hotels with the highest returns in hospitality. Learn how to grow your vision and go from commodity STRs to boutique hotels.
How much is Airbnb costing you right now?
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Hey—Ben here Over the last 5 years, our team has scaled a portfolio of unique stays to $50M+ in property value. How? We got extremely clear on how much revenue we were losing by relying on OTAs like Airbnb. And once we calculated that number, we knew we needed to shift to a direct booking strategy. When you do this for your own property, you’ll see:
So, we turned the exact model we built for Onera Fredericksburg into a plug-in-your-numbers asset. Click here to get your free Direct Booking Opportunity Calculator.Hope this helps! —Ben Wolff Founder, Oasi & Modern Hospitality Accelerator PS… Once you know your numbers? Click the link below to schedule a complimentary (free) Demand Engine Strategy Call with my team. In about 45 minutes (or less), we’ll show you how we can help you fill your rooms, raise your rates, and put the systems in place to scale (with as much or as little direct involvement from you). Here’s the link to schedule a free Demand Engine Strategy Call in the next 2-3 days. |
Ben Wolff | The Unique Stays Guy
I build & manage unique hotels with the highest returns in hospitality. Learn how to grow your vision and go from commodity STRs to boutique hotels.
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