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The OTA Dilemma: Balancing Bookings and Profits at Your B&B
👂 In this episode, we explore how to use OTAs without losing your margins — and how to build a direct booking system that gets repeat guests with zero commission.
📌 Timeline:
00:00 - Let’s talk commissions
01:20 - When OTAs work well
03:15 - Hidden costs of using OTAs
05:00 - Building guest relationships
06:45 - The smart booking split
08:30 - Today’s top tip
#ReduceOTAFees #BookDirect #BNBMarketing #StopOTAOverload #HospitalityTips #DirectBookingStrategy #SmallHotelMarketing #OTAFees #MasteringBandB #BnbBusinessGrowth #GuestExperienceMatters
⇒ TO READ OR LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE ON KEYSTONE HOSPITALITY PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT:
https://bedsbreakfastsbusiness.com/2025/11/how-to-reduce-ota-fees-without-losing-bookings-099
📘 Grab your copy of the “Your B&B Starter Blueprint”!
https://bedsbreakfastsbusiness.com/your-bb-starter-blueprint-pdf-download
You’ll find more tools, templates, and scripts in the full course:
👉 Mastering B&B Management: Comprehensive Guide to Starting, Running, & Growing Your Bed & Breakfast
https://courses.keystonehospitalitydevelopment.com/course/mastering-bb-management-comprehensive-guide-to-starting-running-and-growing-your-bed-breakfast
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