Putting Your Property on the Map: Listing Unique Accommodations on Niche Sites with Alex Wilson

From vintage trailers to treehouses, Alex Wilson and Dawn Crawford's love for unique accommodations led them on a journey they never imagined. Host Unusual was born, offering a platform for travellers seeking an unforgettable experience. But their story doesn't end there. As they pushed boundaries, Host Unusual's listings expanded to include everything from bunkers to UFOs, and even a giant boot! Property owners now have a targeted audience, while travellers discover a world of extraordinary experiences. Who knows where their journey will take them next? One thing's for sure, Host Unusual is redefining the way we travel.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Delve into the advantages of featuring distinctive properties on specialized websites.
• Gain exclusive knowledge about the evaluation process for properties on Host Unusual.
• Understand how to leverage niche platforms for targeted audience exposure.
• Comprehend the crucial role experiential travel plays in the evolving travel sector.
• Recognize the crucial contributions of direct bookings to property owners' bottom line.

We're all about promoting direct bookings, which seems like a good fit to be here. - Alex Wilson

Say hello to Alex Wilson, travel aficionado and co-founder of the groundbreaking platform Host Unusual. Alex's expertise in the world of marketing and his keen understanding of the shifting landscape of the travel industry culminated in the creation of this niche listing site that showcases rare and unusual places to stay. Upholding the values of promoting direct bookings, Alex has been instrumental in connecting property owners with discerning travellers looking for incredible and memorable experiences.

Connect with Alex:

Hostunusual.com

https://www.instagram.com/hostunusual

https://www.facebook.com/hostunusual

https://www.linkedin.com/company/host-unusual

Host Unusual has a new member joining offer so I'd urge any owners with an unusual property to get in touch to discuss further.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:08 - Introduction

00:03:18 - Unusual Properties

00:08:45 - Niche Listing Sites

00:11:46 - Worldwide Properties

00:14:43 - Hooking People's Attention

00:15:03 - Varied Content

00:16:38 - Partnership with Property Owners

00:17:24 - 1500 Properties and Counting

0:18:25 - Pandemic and Staycation Boom

Show notes are available at: https://directbookingsuccess.com/podcast/

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