Are OTA Commissions Quietly Stealing Your Profit?

Direct bookings are one of the simplest ways for bed and breakfast owners to increase profit without adding rooms, hiring staff, or spending more on advertising.

In this episode of Beds, Breakfast & Business, Gerry MacPherson explains how independent B&B owners can create a practical direct booking strategy that reduces OTA dependence and builds stronger guest relationships.

You'll discover:

• Why direct bookings matter

• Common mistakes that keep owners dependent on OTAs

• How to encourage guests to book directly

• Website improvements that increase reservations

• Simple guest retention strategies that work

This episode is perfect for aspiring B&B owners, independent innkeepers, boutique accommodation operators, and hospitality entrepreneurs looking for more control over their business.

About Gerry MacPherson

Gerry MacPherson knows hotel ownership is not always glamorous.

Years ago, he helped operate a small hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he experienced first-hand the pressure, unpredictability, and daily chaos that many hospitality properties still face today.

Since then, Gerry has spent decades working in hospitality and tourism, visiting properties across the world and learning what truly makes independent hotels succeed.

Today, through Beds, Breakfast & Business, he helps B&B owners create calmer operations, stronger guest experiences, more direct bookings, and less stress through practical systems and honest hospitality conversations.

New episodes are released weekly.

Resources

📘 Your B&B Starter Blueprint

https://bedsbreakfastsbusiness.com/your-bb-starter-blueprint-pdf-download

🌐 Beds, Breakfast & Business

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💼 Gerry MacPherson LinkedIn

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