Melhores podcasts sobre Holiday Cottage Handbook (2024)

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HCH038: Alex Caravitis: How Hosthub can supercharge your STR business 33:46

4d ago33:46

33:46

Alex Caravitis, CEO and Co-Founder of Hosthub, is the special guest on today’s show. Find out more about one of the top-rated property management solutions on the market, plus discover 2024 trends and various hosting tips. Listen in to learn: · Why professionalisation is the leading trend · How AI can supercharge your guest communication · The bene…

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HCH037: Alistair Handyside: Standing up for the short-term rentals industry 46:17

11d ago46:17

46:17

Alistair Handyside, Executive Chair of the Professional Association of Self Caterers (PASC UK), is the special guest on today’s show. Alistair discusses his story in the industry – from software development all the way through to launching PASC UK, via holiday rentals near Silverstone, setting up in Devon, and playing a key role in the growth of Pr…

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HCH036: Tyann Marcink Hammond: Strategies to supercharge guest communication 35:14

18d ago35:14

35:14

Tyann Marcink Hammond – Touch Stay’s Queen of Guest Experience – is the special guest on today’s show. Learn: How to deal with guest expectations How often you should communicate with guests How great communications can help you get better reviews and more direct bookings How to ask for a great review The trends hosts and property managers need to …

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HCH035: Louis Andrews: Tips and tactics for scaling through direct bookings 42:53

25d ago42:53

42:53

Louis Andrews, President and Director, OVO Network France, is the special guest on today’s show – and he has plenty of tips and advice to share with our audience. Learn: · How to keep guests and owners happy. · Why it’s important to concentrate on your niche and master it. · How to secure more direct bookings. · How to achieve great reviews. · Key …

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HCH034: Carlos Perez-Lanzac: Vitur Summit 2024 34:28

1M ago34:28

34:28

Carlos Perez-Lanzac, the Founder of Vitur Summit and Caleta Homes, is the special guest on today's show. Carlos talks about the upcoming Vitur Summit, which will be held in Malaga, Spain, on 8-9 May. He also discusses his career in the short-term rentals space, including scaling Caleta Homes. As well as sharing a number of tips for hosts and proper…

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HCH033: Marcus Rader: The evolving landscape of short-term rentals 33:56

1M ago33:56

33:56

Hostaway Founder and CEO Marcus Rader is the special guest on today’s show, and he has plenty to say about the STR industry, particularly the property management software (PMS) space. Learn about his journey – from frustrated employee to CEO of one of the biggest tech solutions in the business. Marcus outlines his key predictions for 2024 and share…

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HCH032: Doron Meyassed: Unlocking luxury with Plum Guide 34:43

2M ago34:43

34:43

We are learning from the luxury vacation rentals industry during this episode featuring Doron Meyassed, Founder and CEO of Plum Guide. Learn why Plum Guide is home to one of the most meticulous vetting processes in the industry – which leads to 97% of properties being rejected by the platform. Doron outlines why Plum Guide is brutally honest about …

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HCH031: Steve Taggert: Spring Budget Special 45:09

2M ago45:09

45:09

This week’s episode is a Spring Budget Special featuring Steve Taggert, the Founder and Managing Director of My Getaways. Steve was in parliament to hear UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announce the abolishment of the furnished holiday lettings tax regime, and he spoke to Holiday Cottage Handbook Founder, James Varley, about the potential implications of…

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HCH030: Bob Garner: Scaling the green revolution 31:31

2M ago31:31

31:31

This week’s special guest is Bob Garner, the Founder and CEO of EnviroRental – a free resource that is helping short-term rental managers make their properties more sustainable. Bob talks to Holiday Cottage Handbook Founder James Varley about the upcoming SCALE Green event and shares five simple things that every host and property manager can do to…

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HCH029: Sally Henry: 2024 trends and the growth of Booking.com 39:54

2M ago39:54

39:54

This week’s special guest is Sally Henry, Vice President of Business Development at Key Data, the global leader in market intelligence in the short-term rentals industry. Sally talks to HCH Founder, James Varley, about 2024 trends – shining a light on supply, occupancy, and rates. She also discusses Airbnb losing market share to Booking.com in Euro…

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HCH028: Howard Reuben: Why now is the perfect time to launch HCH Financial Services 35:12

2M ago35:12

35:12

This week’s special guest is Howard Reuben, from HCH Financial Services – the new home of holiday let mortgages. Howard discusses his career as a mortgage broker and financial advisor, founding HCH Financial Services (in collaboration with Holiday Cottage Handbook), and how the growth of short-term rentals has boomed since the pandemic. Howard pick…

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HCH027: Julie Brinkman: How Beyond can boost your revenue by 40% 25:58

3M ago25:58

25:58

Beyond is the global revenue management system for the vacation rental industry and prides itself on helping customers increase their annual revenue by a whopping 40%. During this week’s episode we hear from Beyond CEO Julie Brinkman about her career, the dynamism and innovation of the short-term rentals industry, and future trends we should all be…

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HCH026: Mark Simpson: Direct booking tips and what I really think of Airbnb 59:32

3M ago59:32

59:32

This week’s special guest is industry expert Mark Simpson – the direct booking king, Founder of Boostly, and the man Airbnb don’t want you to know about. Mark spoke to James Varley about being born into the vacation rentals industry, founding Boostly, his top direct booking tips, marketing tactics, and what he really thinks about Airbnb. Mark’s fav…

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HCH025: Holiday Cottage Handbook LIVE! 24:43

3M ago24:43

24:43

This week’s episode is dedicated to Holiday Cottage Handbook LIVE, which will be held in collaboration with the Property Investor Show on 19-20 April at ExCel London. Property Tribes Co-Founder Vanessa Warwick – an ambassador for Property Investor Show – is the special guest and she explains why this is a must-attend event in our industry. Tickets …

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HCH024: Robert Kennedy: Take SuperControl of your rental! 30:58

3M ago30:58

30:58

This week’s special guest is Robert Kennedy, the Co-Founder and Product Director of SuperControl – a long-established property management solution based in the UK. Robert charts his journey from hosting in Scotland to developing a simple booking channel and eventually creating a PMS which takes £50 worth of bookings every second. Robert’s favourite…

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HCH023: Philip Pickard: The story of Speedy Wi-Fi 18:46

4M ago18:46

18:46

This week’s special guest is Philip Pickard, the CEO and Co-Founder of Speedy Wi-Fi. Philip talks to James Varley about how short-term rental hosts and property managers can advertise and leverage high-speed Wi-Fi in order to attract more bookings and boost revenue. Philip’s favourite brand shout-out went to Plum Guide, while his individual shout-o…

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HCH022: Assaf Karmon: Turno's drive to help STR hosts and cleaners 27:00

4M ago27:00

27:00

The CEO and Co-Founder of Turno, Assaf Karmon, is the special guest on this week’s #HCHPodcast. Turno has grown into one of the biggest brands in the short-term rentals space – helping hosts and cleaners to significantly improve and expand their operations. Assaf spoke about the story of Turno, outlined a bunch of actionable tips for hosts and prop…

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HCH021: Richard Vaughton: STR growth, mergers, trends, and AI 41:07

4M ago41:07

41:07

Short-term rentals expert Richard Vaughton is the special guest on this week’s episode. A veteran of the industry, Richard has seen and done it all. From managing and building a family business, to launching and scaling tech companies, all the way through to advising some of the biggest brands in the sector. During the interview, Richard talks grow…

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HCH020: Rob Dix: The 18-year property cycle and the power of inflation 37:09

4M ago37:09

37:09

Property Hub Co-Founder and best-selling author Rob Dix is the special guest on this week’s show. Rob discusses his latest book, The Price of Money, outlines the 18-year property cycle, talks about the power of inflation, and makes his market predictions for 2024. His favourite brand shout-out went to Savills, while his individual shout-out went to…

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HCH019: Simon Lehmann: Five new year resolutions for STR hosts 34:10

5M ago34:10

34:10

Kick off 2024 by finding out the five new year resolutions that every short-term rental host and property manager should be making! Join host James Varley for an in-depth chat with industry guru Simon Lehmann, who shares his insight and knowledge for the benefit of hosts and property managers everywhere. Simon’s brand shout-out went to Moving Mount…

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Christianne Crump: STR HUB uncovered: A deep dive into a valuable resource 32:42

5M ago32:42

32:42

Join host James Varley for an in-depth chat with Christianne Crump from STR HUB – a new resource which aggregates information about the short-term rentals industry. Christianne tells us the story of STR HUB and shares a number of top tips, including for hosts starting out, the importance of understanding the major online travel agencies, and the tr…

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HCH017: Will Parry: Disrupting the short-term rentals industry 38:38

5M ago38:38

38:38

Join host James Varley for an in-depth chat with Will Parry, CEO and Co-Founder of ALTIDO by Joivy. Will talks about his career in the short-term rentals industry, which materialised after stints in finance and selling apple juice. He outlines why ALTIDO is an industry disruptor and gives a whole host of shout-outs to people and businesses in the S…

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HCH016: Joe Siart: Enhance your STR experience with RentalReady 33:57

5M ago33:57

33:57

Join host James Varley for an in-depth chat with Joe Siart, Managing Director at RentalReady. During the podcast, Joe tells us why RentalReady is one of the most powerful property management solutions on the market, outlines the trends hosts should be looking out for, and offers advice on how to improve the guest experience. Joe’s brand shout-out w…

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HCH015: Moriya Rockman: Learning from the luxury sector 31:28

6M ago31:28

31:28

Join host James Varley for an in-depth chat with short-term rentals industry expert, Moriya Rockman, the Co-Founder of Smiling House, Triangle Luxury, and Villa Tracker. Moriya discusses her journey in the short-term rentals space, shares key knowledge from her career, and outlines what everyone can learn from the luxury sector. If you have any int…

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HCH014: Katie Bessant: Top 5 marketing tips for short-term rentals 25:28

6M ago25:28

25:28

Join host James Varley for an in-depth chat with social media and marketing expert Katie Bessant, who runs The Holiday Hive. Katie is an experienced short-term rentals host and professional who helps property managers to promote their rentals on social media. During the pod, Katie shares her top five tips for marketing short-term rentals. 3:12 Kati…

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HCH013: Amanda Stecker: One-on-one coaching for short-term rental hosts 33:51

6M ago33:51

33:51

Join host James Varley for an in-depth chat with Amanda Stecker, who runs Holiday Letology and Unique Cotswold Cottages. Amanda offers one-to-one coaching for short-term rental hosts who are keen to improve and scale their operations. During the pod, she offers a variety of tips for hosts and property managers, including the importance of photograp…

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HCH012: Noelia Novella: Doinn it right! Simple housekeeping operations 24:52

6M ago24:52

24:52

Join host James Varley for a chat with Noelia Novella, CEO of housekeeping operations specialists Doinn. Noelia talks about the importance of cleaning and automation for short-term rentals, and outlines how Doinn is helping property managers and cleaning companies to scale their operations. Sponsor: Hosthub: www.hosthub.com (3:11) Noelia’s journey …

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HCH011: Vanessa Warwick: Property investors need the right education 36:51

6M ago36:51

36:51

Join host James Varley for an in-depth chat with Property Tribes Co-Founder, Vanessa Warwick. James and Vanessa discuss the importance of education for property investors and share some top tips for holiday rental hosts and managers. Show sponsor: Hosthub: www.hosthub.com (4:01) Founding Property Tribes (5:39) Property Tribes caters for everyone in…

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HCH010: Dana Young: A voice assistant for your short-term rental 22:38

7M ago22:38

22:38

Join host James Varley for a chat with Dana Young, CEO of AIPEX Technologies, which helps short-term rental owners elevate engagement with guests by providing state-of-the-art voice and touchscreen technology. Hear Dana outline the 'Alexa Device' for holiday rentals and how it can take your guest experience to the next level. Show sponsor: Hosthub:…

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HCH009: Roger Graham: Amaze your guests with a digital guidebook 23:58

7M ago23:58

23:58

Join host James Varley for a chat with Roger Graham, Founder and CEO of Orana Stay, which creates innovative digital guidebooks for holiday rentals, hotels, and other types of accommodation. Roger talks about his time in the industry, outlines how a digital guidebook can supercharge your guest experience, and the potential impact of AI in the indus…

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HCH008: Jane Mack: Top 10 tips for setting up a holiday rental 37:08

7M ago37:08

37:08

Join host James Varley for an in-depth interview with holiday let consultant Jane Mack. Before becoming a consultant, Jane helped scale The Arran Team – based on the Isle of Arran off the west coast of Scotland – before selling the business to Cottages.com. During this episode, Jane runs through her top 10 tips for hosts and property managers who a…

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HCH007: Alex Caravitis: Hosthub data, future trends, and the impact of AI 29:41

7M ago29:41

29:41

Join host James Varley for an interview with Alex Caravitis, CEO and Co-Founder of Hosthub – a top-rated property management software. Alex spoke about his journey in the short-term rentals industry, the growth of HostHub, booking trends in 2023, the impact of AI, and professionalisation in the sector. This is a must-listen for investors, hosts, pr…

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HCH006: Thibault Masson: The future for Airbnb and Booking.com 50:31

8M ago50:31

50:31

Join host James Varley for an in-depth interview with short-term rentals industry expert, Thibault Masson, the Founder of Rental Scale-Up and Head of Product Marketing at PriceLabs. Thibault outlines his career in the industry, speculates what the future might hold for both Airbnb and Booking.com, outlines the benefits of using a dynamic pricing to…

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HCH005: Simon Lehmann: A storm is coming for short-term rentals 35:41

8M ago35:41

35:41

Join host James Varley for an in-depth interview with short-term rentals industry guru Simon Lehmann. As well as being the Founder and CEO of AJL Atelier, Simon is a keynote speaker, board member, and serial angel investor. He has his finger on the pulse of the vacation rentals sector unlike just about anyone else on the planet. This episode is a m…

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HCH004: Jessica Gillingham: PR in the short-term rentals sector 21:31

8M ago21:31

21:31

Join host James Varley for an overview of the Holiday Cottage Handbook (HCH) platform and in-depth interview with Jessica Gillingham, Founder and CEO, Abode Worldwide. James gives a rundown of the HCH community before Jessica discusses PR in the short-term rentals sector, (2:15) Abode Worldwide (3:20) Specialising in short-term rentals (5:07) The m…

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HCH003: Bryan Leblang: Why short-term rental hosts need a property management system 46:17

8M ago46:17

46:17

Join host James Varley for an in-depth interview with Bryan Leblang, Co-Founder of both RentalWise and LuxGive. James gives a rundown of the HCH platforms before Bryan discusses his time in the industry, the importance of utilising a property management system, advice for short-term rental hosts, tips on taking your listings to the next level, and …

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HCH002: Damian Sheridan: Stay at your rental to understand the guest experience 24:41

9M ago24:41

24:41

Join host James Varley for an in-depth interview with Damian Sheridan, Founder of the Scale shows and The Book Direct Show. James gives a rundown of the HCH platforms before Damian discusses his time in the short-term rentals industry, the platforms he represents, the importance of direct bookings, what hosts can do to supercharge their listings, a…

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HCH001: Merilee Karr: Legislation is coming in the STR sector 36:13

9M ago36:13

36:13

Join host James Varley for an overview of the Holiday Cottage Handbook (HCH) platform and in-depth interview with Merilee Karr, Founder and CEO, UnderTheDoormat Group, and Chairperson, Short-Term Accommodation Association (STAA). James gives a rundown of the HCH community before Merilee talks about her career in the short-term rentals industry and …

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