In this episode of the Host Planet Podcast, we hear from Terry Whyte of Anna Maria Island Beach Rentals as he details his inspiring comeback in the vacation rental industry after facing two hurricanes in two months.

Discover how his strategic approach not only addressed immediate recovery challenges but also laid the foundation for sustained business growth. Terry's journey emphasises the importance of direct bookings and effective revenue management strategies during crisis situations.

Listen in as we dive into the pivotal role of content marketing, building a high-converting website, and leveraging the guest experience to re-engage travellers eager to return to the island.

1:01 Two hurricanes in two months

2:13 Dealing with the aftermath

3:47 Anna Maria Island, seven miles long off the coast of Florida

4:48 Bouncing back by changing the narrative and leveraging the guest database

9:00 Engaging with guests who already love the brand

9:55 Content marketing is critical

11:21 Having a website which converts

12:40 Acts of kindness from guests

15:52 How to deal with a crisis

16:57 Core goals for the rest of 2025

18:27 Keeping owners in the picture

19:26 Trends hosts and property managers need to be aware of

24:47 What’s next for Anna Maria Island Beach Rentals

25:51 Favourite brand: Moving Mountains

26:49 Individual shout-out: Tim Cafferty

27:08 Lessons learned from two hurricanes in two months

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The Host Planet Podcast is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

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