Direct Booking Strategy

The Complete Direct Booking Launch Checklist (Free Download)

GuestLoop Team
November 16, 2025
8 min read

Everything you need to launch your direct booking system—tools, templates, timelines, and tactics. Download the complete checklist and start today.

You've decided to build a direct booking channel. Smart move.

But where do you actually START?

This is your complete launch checklist—everything you need to go from "100% Airbnb-dependent" to "capturing emails and getting rebookings" in 30 days or less.

What's Included:

✅ Tools you need (and don't need)

✅ Week-by-week action plan

✅ Templates and scripts

✅ Common mistakes to avoid

✅ Success metrics to track

Let's launch your direct booking system.

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Pre-Launch: Foundation (Week 1)

Day 1-2: Choose Your Email Capture Method

Goal: Decide HOW you'll capture guest emails

Options:

Option A: Digital Guidebook (Recommended)

  • Tools: GuestLoop, Touch Stay, Hostfully, or Hospitable
  • Pros: Professional, 30-40% capture rate, automated
  • Cost: $10-$50/month
  • Best for: Hosts serious about direct bookings
  • Option B: Google Form

  • Tools: Google Forms (free)
  • Pros: Free, simple, you control data
  • Cost: $0
  • Best for: Testing before investing
  • Option C: Manual Email Request

  • Tools: Just your welcome message
  • Pros: No tech needed
  • Cost: $0
  • Best for: 1-2 properties, starting from zero
  • Action: Pick one and set it up today.

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    *The complete checklist includes 30 days of daily actions, tool recommendations, email templates, and a downloadable PDF version for offline reference.*

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