Hosts’ corner

Rent better, rely less on platforms, stand out for the right reasons: practical, sourced advice written by Charles, a host himself and the founder of Gemlidays.

Star rating 4 or 5-star classification: the edge for high-end holiday rentals Verified quality, visibility and differentiation: what an official 4 or 5-star classification brings to a high-end holiday rental in France, and how to obtain it. Read the article → Direct bookings Growing direct bookings without leaving the platforms What platforms forbid, what is still allowed, and five levers to bring travellers to you of their own accord. Read the article → Visibility The billboard effect: being on booking platforms also brings you direct bookings A listing on a booking platform prompts travellers to look you up directly. What the Cornell study found, and how to make the most of it when you rent out a house, an apartment, a cottage or a B&B. Read the article →

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