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Benefits of Booking Direct
Almost all short-term rental owners use some sort of large OTA’s in order to obtain reservations. All listing sites will either take commission from owners or raise the price of accommodations for guests. Many guests will even make bookings and believe that they are booking directly with the owners. It is our job as private […]
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VACATION RENTAL HOUSE RULES
Vacation Rental House rules are a very important part of getting your vacation rental ready for business. Whether you are renting your home for only a few weeks a year or are a professional property manager, it is crucial to present your house rules to your guests so that they know exactly what is expected […]
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HOW TO CREATE A BRAND FOR YOUR VACATION RENTAL BUSINESS
If you are looking to create a successful short-term vacation rental business, branding and differentiation is important. Why would someone book your property over someone else’s? How will you advertise your business other then using OTA’s? Branding is the key. In this article we will explain how to properly brand and advertise your short-term vacation […]
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Vacation Rental Websites: MyBooker.LITE vs. Others
A website is a website, right? This is what most people think. However, it is definitively not true. In this article we are going to learn about the benefits of creating a vacation rental website through MyBooker vs. creating your own website using WordPress, Jumbla or other website creators. MyBooker is a specialized vacation rental […]
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Features of a Perfect Vacation Rental Website
Many people have asked me what are the most important aspect of a vacation rental website. In this article, I would like to share our experience and knowledge of these important features. I have seen hundreds of websites, the good, the bad and the ugly. So, let’s take a look at what drives customers to […]
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MyBooker Career Opportunities
“As digital pioneers and technology innovators, we push boundaries further then they have ever been before.” MyBooker is a Croatian based technology startup company created in order to fulfill the business needs of Golden Leaf Tours d.o.o.. Our intention was to create a superior tourism software solution to fill all of our travel agency […]
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Immersive 3-D Walkthrough
Golden Leaf Properties is pleased to announce it is offering 3-D walkthrough services in Croatia. Immersive 3-D walkthroughs are a great way to have your guest’s experience your property before they arrive. It is also a perfect addition to the My-Booker product line. By integrating 3-D walkthroughs directly into your website, you will be engaging […]
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IMPROVE YOUR MARKETING AND GET MORE BOOKINGS
Building your villa and preparing it for tourism are just the first steps a vacation rental owner needs in order to become part of the vacation rental market. Each step needs to be well thought out in order to get to the final stage, the actual operations of your business. However, between getting your property […]
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Additional obligations of the vacation rental owner…
vacation rental owners Here are some additional obligations you need to keep in mind if you are renting your property: First Aid Box – Renters are obliged to have a first aid box in each facility. Book of Appeal – Renters are obliged to allow their visitors in their facility to lodge a written complaint […]
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What to do upon guest arrival?
With your guest arrival, there are a few things that Vacation Rental Owners in Croatia are obligated to do. REGISTRATION OF THE GUEST In Croatia, registration of your clients upon guest arrival is mandatory and done through the eVisitor system, as the central electronic registration system for tourists in the Republic of Croatia. All vacation […]
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Channel manager? What is it and what is it used for?
In the travel industry, a channel manager is a software solution that directly connects your properties to the world’s leading rental portals. Examples of such portals are booking.com, Expedia and TripAdvisor. This is a tool used by hotels, B&B’s and vacation rental owners to advertised there listings all over the world. Updating prices, calendars and often […]
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Vacation rental registration – what to do?
Before you accommodate first guests, here are a couple of steps you need to make in order to start renting: Acknowledgment of the Approval for Provision of Hospitality Services at Home To obtain an Approval Decision for Provision of Catering Services at Home requires: a) Complete the application for a decision on approval for the […]
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