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Tracey Northcott Consulting

STR, Minpaku and Airbnb Consultant

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Direct Booking Simplified Podcast and updates from TNC HQ

I know it’s been a while since I last updated the blog, and I wanted to share what’s been keeping me busy as well as share about my recent appearance on the Direct Booking Simplified Podcast. The truth is, it has been an incredibly bustling season for Tokyo Family Stays and my work helping others with their own STR Businesses including to navigate the complexities of minpaku and ryokan (hotel ... Read the Post

Navigating Minpaku Compliance in Japan

If I had a dollar for everybody who asks me how to set up a minpaku or Airbnb business in Japan - well… I would have a lot of dollars. But as I mostly live in Japan, I need to convert these dollars into yen to be of any value for me. However, this is what has lead me to write this post Navigating Minpaku Compliance in Japan: A Comprehensive Guide for Getting into Short-Term Rentals.Basically, you ... Read the Post

The Wholehearted Host STR Advent Calendar

Tis the season! Join us for a Wholehearted Host Advent 2023 - Your very own STR Advent Calendar!So excited to be running this again this year! The last two years were a blast! I can't wait to share the Wholehearted Host STR Advent calendar again!Are you ready to learn more about the H.E.A.R.T Method during the holiday season? Do you want to learn more about how to put more HEART into your hosting ... Read the Post

Love a good deal? Lodgify having a sale!

It is no secret that I love our Tokyo Family Stays direct booking platform, Lodgify as I have raved about them before but did you know they are having a Black Friday Sale and you can get up to 50% off. That is a huge saving!Short story - Way back in 2018 I realized It was time to capture those repeat bookings for myself in a professional way. I was accepting direct bookings in cash from time to ... Read the Post

Are you joining the direct booking success summit?

Are you sick of paying the OTAs commission? Are you tired of not having full control of your holiday or short-term rental business? You know I was, and I have talked about it multiple times here and on podcasts.Also, have you been burned before when signing up for a free event only to be sold to and not learn a thing?If you said yes to any of the above questions then you are reading the right ... Read the Post