Virtual tours, drone videos, and direct booking websites

06/27/24 • 27 min

Mark Shepherd, Founder and Managing Director of Apollo 3D, is the special guest on this week’s podcast.
Apollo 3D works with a large number of short-term rental owners, helping them develop 3D virtual tours, drone videos, and direct booking websites.
During this episode, learn:
• How Apollo 3D content can be utilised across numerous different channels
• How you can create a video version of a digital guidebook
• Why Apollo 3D can be a cost-effective solution
• The process for developing content and direct booking websites
4:30 The story of Apollo 3D
5:53 Apollo 3D services for STR owners: photography, videos, drone shots, and direct booking websites
7:46 The content can be utilised across different channels: website, social media, newsletter, etc.
9:15 The process for creating video content for your property
12:53 A guest communication tool: the video version of a digital guidebook
14:06 The package of goods STR owners will receive from Apollo 3D
15:39 The feedback from STR hosts proves the value of this content
17:34 Apollo 3D has developed content for garden sheds up to country piles (and everything in between)
18:55 Apollo 3D is operational across the UK and works with trusted collaborators abroad
19:51 The cost varies from a few hundred pounds upwards and depends on the brief
21:04 The process for developing direct booking websites
22:43 Apollo 3D’s flagship projects with leading brands
24:01 The growth of the holiday let industry in the UK
25:22 No. 1 lesson learned from founding Apollo 3D
Links:
James Varley: https://shorturl.at/rstAB
Holiday Cottage Handbook website: https://shorturl.at/xLMRY
Free newsletter: https://shorturl.at/xLMRY
Free e-book: https://shorturl.at/imtW6
Survey: https://shorturl.at/axOV6
Mark Shepherd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisshep/
Apollo 3D: https://apollo3d.co.uk/fhl/
Sponsor links:
Hosthub: https://www.hosthub.com/hch/
HCH Financial Services: https://www.hchfs.com/ Call: 0333 1234 536 Email: [email protected]
Sustonica: https://www.sustonica.com/
Smiling House Luxury: https://smilinghouse.ch/
Orana Stay: https://www.oranastay.com/
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Dale Smith, CEO and Founder of Host & Stay, is the special guest on today’s Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast.

Dale discussed Host & Stay’s rapid growth, the importance of marketing, hosting tips, key amenities for short-term rentals, industry trends, and more.

During this episode, learn:

· Why Host & Stay stands out in the property management space

· Why the location of your rental is so important

· Ideal amenities

· Cleaning and maintenance tips

· Trends, challenges, and opportunities in the industry

Dale picked Boom for his favourite brand and gave Rudy Abrahami from Maveriks a special shout-out.

4:38 The story of Host & Stay

7:17 What makes Host & Stay stand out

9:19 Host & Stay’s expansion across the UK

10:53 Onboarding properties: make sure you invest in marketing

13:16 What Host & Stay looks for in acquisitions

15:28 How to utilise marketing to grow your property management business

18:27 The wider Host & Stay Group

22:06 The future for Host & Stay: more growth, international focus

23:37 Dale’s top hosting tips, starting with location being key

26:44 The key amenities: why you need to be dog-friendly

28:41 Cleaning and maintenance tips

31:35 Key trends in the short-term rentals industry

35:27 Host & Stay’s commitment to sustainability

38:14 Challenges and opportunities in the sector

40:51 Favourite brand: Boom

41:27 Individual shout-out: Rudy Abrahami from Maveriks

42:23 No. 1 lesson learned: there’s no perfect answer

Links:

James Varley: https://shorturl.at/rstAB

Holiday Cottage Handbook website: https://shorturl.at/xLMRY

Free newsletter: https://shorturl.at/xLMRY

Free e-book: https://shorturl.at/imtW6

Survey: https://shorturl.at/axOV6

Dale Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalesmithpvl/

Host & Stay: https://hostandstay.co.uk/host/?utm_source=holidaycottagehandbook&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=HOST&utm_content=20240618content

Sponsor links:

Hosthub: https://www.hosthub.com/hch/

HCH Financial Services: https://www.hchfs.com/ Call: 0333 1234 536 Email: [email protected]

Sustonica: https://www.sustonica.com/

Smiling House Luxury: https://smilinghouse.ch/

Orana Stay: https://www.oranastay.com/

Mentions:

Boom: https://www.boomnow.com/

Rudy Abrahami: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudy-abrahami-21622368/

Maveriks: https://www.maveriks.com/

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Lessons from managing 100,000 properties

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Henrik Kjellberg, CEO of Awaze, is the special guest on today’s show.
Awaze is home to a host of well-known brands in the holiday rentals industry, including Hoseasons, NOVASOL, and Cottages.com, who between them manage more than 100,000 properties across Europe.
During this episode, learn:
• How to keep owners and guests happy
• The top three amenities for short-term rentals
• Key trends in the STR industry
• What Awaze prioritises during the acquisitions process
3:04 Henrik’s journey in the travel industry
4:31 The growth of Awaze
6:00 How to delight owners and guests
8:34 The importance of being ‘hyperlocal’
10:43 How to deliver an outstanding guest experience
13:48 Getting your rates right
16:26 Henrik’s top tips for hosts and property managers
19:08 Key trends in the STR space
20:35 What makes a great acquisition for Awaze
22:24 Favourite brand: Ardennes Etape
23:37 Individual shout-out: Simon Lehmann
24:27 No. 1 piece of advice: deliver a great product
Links:
James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/
Holiday Cottage Handbook: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/
Free ticket for STR Zone on 4-5 October: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/str-zone
Priority list for new e-book: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/e-book
Henrik Kjellberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrikkjellberg/
Awaze: https://www.awaze.com/
Mentions:
Ardennes-etaps: https://www.ardennes-etape.co.uk/
Simon Lehmann: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-lehmann-8375753b/
Sponsor links:
HCH Financial Services: https://www.hchfs.com/ Call: 0333 1234 536 Email: [email protected]
Touch Stay: https://touchstay.com/?utm_source=HolidayCottageHandbook&utm_medium=email+social&utm_campaign=airbnb
Smiling House Luxury: https://smilinghouse.ch/
RentalWise: https://www.rentalwise.com/
Hosthub: https://www.hosthub.com/hch/
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