Hey guys, I've been a fulltime traveller for almost five years now; leaving behind a career in finance and IT sales.
Being a traveller on either side of the pandemic meant a lot of things...good and bad. One definite con has been the increasing price of accommodation, specifically related to Airbnb.
When I first began roaming the world in 2019, Airbnb was my default option for places to stay, and it worked well. Lots of supply. Reasonable prices. Reliable. Safe. Since the pandemic, it's just not a viable long-term solution. So here's how I overcame the challenge of finding a reasonably priced alternative to Airbnb:
1. Often the same accommodation is also listed on booking.com. Compare to see if you can save on costs.
2. Try and contact the owner directly to see if there's an opportunity to save by paying cash in hand. Note: I've had mixed experiences with this one.
3. It's funny how many hosts know other hosts! If you've connected well with your host - find out who their fr...
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Hi Tereza, Max Starkov maybe able to help. You can mentioned I recommend you reach out www.linkedin.com/in/maxstarkov/
Hey Tereza, you can get in touch with me at Parador. I specialize in super-powered marketing strategies for small/boutique and medium-sized travel brands :)
www.parador.agency
This is interesting topic, I suggest you find travel App developer
What sector/vertical of tourism are you looking to develop a marketing or business plan?
Hi @Tereza,
It would be very interesting explaining a bit more about your business and your goals so people can give you more personalized recommendations.
Here's a few questions that might help you navigate this decision:
• Are you looking at B2B or B2C strategy?
• Are you just starting and you want a kick-off Marketing plan or you want to develop an already existing strategy?
• What are your top 3 business priorities for 2025?
• What are your top 3 challenges at the moment?
• Do you have a team member dedicated to Marketing and you're looking for external support?
• Do you already have a Marketing Playbook for your business as a start? (brand voice, strategy, channels)
• Do you already have a budget in mind?
Maybe even ask here on Travel Massive some questions – there are many professionals that can share their thoughts and recommendations.
P.S. I saw your business is a social enterprise, might be worth looking at different grants and competitions such as the Social Entrepreneurship Competition in Tourism (final pitch contest is next Monday - 18 November: www.travelmassive.com/events/2024-pitch-competition-and-award-ceremony-social-tourism-competition-6420907502)