How to Create Unique Hospitality Experiences

Does your Airbnb have the delight factor? The most successful short-term rental (STR) hosts surprise their guests with unique hospitality experiences. They leverage the playful headspace we’re in when we travel to create quirky spaces that keep people coming back.Amy Gilbert is the creator of Givingtree Hospitality, an STR property management firm out of Blue Mountain, Canada. An Airbnb host since 2011, Amy has a special talent for turning unlikely spaces into popular and profitable vacation rentals.On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Amy joins me to explain how she creates unique hospitality experiences with quirky listings like the Lovable Karma Cabin and the Retro Airstream Glamping Retreat. She shares some of the delight factors that make her listings special and discusses how she pitches cohosting clients with the prospect of making more money—by working less! Listen in for Amy’s insight on running with your fun ideas and learn how to turn imperfections into features that guests will love.Topics CoveredHow Amy got into AirbnbStarted as traditional bed and breakfastUse Airbnb as marketing tool for guest cabinAmy’s insight on creating a listing with soulPerfection not necessary to attract guestsLeverage quirks with travelers (playful headspace)What makes Amy’s glamping listings specialBBQ pit and s’mores kitInstagram-able, off-grid experienceAmy’s Beehive women’s retreatUnique space with no square cornersCater to bachelorette parties + bridal showersWhat Amy offers as a cohostHelp clients take listing to next levelRebrand with services, extrasHow Amy finds owners to work withGot start on Airbnb cohosting marketplaceNow word-of-mouth and cold callingAmy’s advice for aspiring short-term rental hostsDon’t wait for things to be perfect to startTurn imperfections into featureBe honest about being new hostAmy’s tips for successful hosting on AirbnbInvest in tasteful décor + curate experienceBe generous and infuse ‘delight factor’Anticipate guest needs, run with fun ideasAmy’s take on listing photosUse professional real estate photographerInclude photos of real guests using spaceConnect with AmyGivingtree HospitalityGivingtree on InstagramResourcesSTR Profit AcademyGet Paid for Your Pad: How to Maximize Profit from Your Airbnb Listing by Jasper Ribbers and Huzefa KapadiaHow to Promote Your Listing on Instagram on GPFYP EP302Mark SimpsonShort Stay Summit BarcelonaTo subscribe to the podcast, please use the links belowClick Here to Subscribe via iTunesClick here to Subscribe via Stitcher (Android users)If you like the show, please consider leaving the show a review in iTunesor Stitcher. A couple minutes of your time can help the show immensely! Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.