Welcoming All Guests: How to Make Your Rental Spectrum-Friendly with Suzanne Hacker

Direct Booking Success Podcast

Imagine if you could make your vacation rental not just a place to stay, but a sanctuary of safety and comfort for families with children on the spectrum.

Suzanne Hacker, a vacation rental business coach, shares her journey of creating spectrum-friendly rentals that go beyond the norm. From extra locks on doors to calming colours and sensory-friendly lighting, Suzanne's insights will open your eyes to a whole new level of inclusive hosting. Join her at the Welcoming All virtual summit on inclusive hosting, where she and other experts will share practical tips to enhance guest experience and increase direct bookings. Discover how being spectrum-friendly is more than just a niche – it's a powerful way to attract guests who are actively seeking accommodation that meets their specific needs. Don't miss out on this opportunity to turn your vacation rental into a haven for all.

The more that we can embrace things, people that are looking for that help with their vacation will come and stay with you and they will come direct because they are doing the research. - Suzanne Hacker

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Ensure guest safety by implementing effective measures in your vacation rentals.
• Create welcoming and inclusive environments for guests on the autism spectrum.
• Implement practical tips to enhance the guest experience and property management efficiency.
• Embrace inclusivity in hosting to cater to the needs of all guests.
• Learn successful strategies for increasing direct bookings and maximizing revenue.

My special guest this week is Suzanne Hacker.

Specializing in vacation rental business coaching, Suzanne Hacker is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in real estate investment and property management. Her expertise extends to creating spectrum-friendly accommodations, driven by a genuine commitment to inclusive hospitality. Drawing from practical insights gained through firsthand experience in hosting vacation rentals, Suzanne offers valuable perspectives on enhancing the safety and comfort of accommodations for guests with cognitive disabilities. With a focus on implementing practical solutions, such as additional door locks and mindful interior design elements, Suzanne's approach underscores her dedication to improving the guest experience for a diverse range of travelers. As she joins the podcast, listeners can anticipate gaining valuable knowledge and actionable strategies for making their vacation rentals more spectrum-friendly from Suzanne's wealth of expertise.

Connect with Suzanne:

Website: www.welcomingwow.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/welcomingwow

Join Suzanne and Lorraine’s 2-day FREE Virtual Event that talks about managing your STR, getting more direct bookings and making your short term rental properties inclusive and accessible. Learn more details here: www.welcoming-all.com

FREE GUIDE: 10 Ways to Drive Guests to your Website instead of Airbnb: https://directbookingsuccess.com/10-ways-to-drive-guests-to-your-website-instead-of-airbnb/

Show notes are available at: https://directbookingsuccess.com/podcast/

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