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ChatGPT Ads: a Game-Changer for STR Hosts?
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This week, Leo and Sarah are joined by regular contributor Boris Pavlov to dissect the move that just changed the booking game: Ads have arrived on ChatGPT.
Is this a new goldmine for the OTAs, or the ultimate direct booking shortcut for STR hosts? We dive into the "contextualized intent" driving conversion rates 8x higher than traditional Google ads, and the futuristic reality of guests chatting and booking from directly within the AI interface. If you want to know how to optimize your listings for an LLM-driven world where "niche" is the new "global," this is the episode for you.