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Holiday Home Design Tips That Create a Standout Guest Experience
With Simone Mathews, Soul Home To build a holiday property that books out months in advance, earns five-star reviews, and lingers in guests’ memories long after check-out, design must do far more than look good on a screen. It has to work effortlessly for the people staying there. In conversation with Simone Matthews from Soul Home, the secret to creating an exceptional stay comes down to spatial flow, guest-focused practicalities, and intentional design choices that elevate
Catherine Shields
5 days ago4 min read
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Valuable BOOKING tips from today's Stayz webinar
Take-outs from the VRBO Webinar today: 25/6/24 Every booking platform has their peculiarities and hacks. Here, Host Nation breaks down...
Catherine Shields
Jun 25, 20242 min read
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Why Short Term Rentals are not the cause of the housing crisis
Regulation is a red button topic Host Nation will be keeping you informed about. I'm currently working with the industry body, ASTRA on...
Catherine Shields
Sep 29, 20232 min read
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Becoming International Market-Ready
Are you ready to receive international guests via travel agents? Aaron Matis explains the "Export Ready" process and how to connect with...
Catherine Shields
Sep 15, 20232 min read
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Hosting Hacks from Leading Hosts #1
As a former marketing professional and lauded by Airbnb as a "Top 10 Airbnb Host" in 2022, Sandy McKinley reveals what strategies she is...
Catherine Shields
Aug 29, 20231 min read
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STRA 101: Get the basics right
You might be a seasoned host or someone for whom an accommodation property is still a twinkle in your eye. Sometimes its good to revise...
Catherine Shields
Apr 4, 20232 min read
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Welcome to Host Nation
If you are, like me, ready for some inspiration and collaboration after a couple of really turbulent years, read on... Why Host Nation?...
Catherine Shields
Feb 28, 20232 min read
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