We launched the first version of iStopOver earlier
this year. The basis of this internet business was straightforward:
Some people have excess capacity in their home and office, and others
are looking for short-term space. iStopOver connects people and
provides a simple way to directly rent space.
To date,
iStopOver has focused on the home rental market – a market we dubbed as
Hometel = Home + Hotel. Homeowners list their B&B style
accommodations on iStopOver and travelers rent these accommodations
directly on the site, iStopOver for Home Rentals.
Now, we have launched iStopOver for Office Rentals.
That means you can directly rent short term office/business space. By
business space, we mean an office, a desk, a meeting room, a boardroom,
a warehouse, a studio or even a parking space. No agents, no long-term
commitment – directly rent over the Internet.
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I spend a lot of time helping hosts using iStopOver create great
listings, and I also spend a lot of time interacting with guests
helping them find their ideal stopover spot. One of the
best parts of using iStopOver is the freedom hosts have in creating
their listings. Anyone with excess space in their home can list on our
website and charge the price they desire. In doing so, this creates a
diverse range of accommodations types and rates within our online
marketplace. Our hosts often ask for help in creating a listing that
results in many bookings.
Our experience is that there are TWO major reasons that some listings result in many bookings – price and listing-content.
Here
are some tips to help you maintain a competitive advantage and ensure
that you are offering great value to your guests. I will cover some of
the major issues that seem to make a difference:
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