✅ Most SA operators are still borrowing demand from Airbnb and BDC instead of building their own customer base.
That’s risky. If those platforms changed overnight, most people would be stuck.
🚀 A smarter move?
Use your past guest data. Connect your booking system to a CRM, trigger follow-up emails after checkout, ask for reviews, and offer a direct booking incentive for their next stay.
💡 This is how you turn one-off guests into repeat customers. Less platform dependency. More margin. More control. Treat it like a business, not a side hustle.
What part of your guest journey have you not automated yet?