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Chris Walker

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CEO & Co-founder | Direct Booking Tools

Chris has over 35 years of experience in hospitality and real estate, equipping him to provide top-notch services. His passion and strong reputation have led to a successful real estate and vacation rental business, along with the development of Booking Insights, LLC.

Direct Bookings Aren’t Dead, But Your Strategy Might Be | with Chris Walker of Direct Booking Tools
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May 13, 2026

Direct Bookings Aren’t Dead, But Your Strategy Might Be | with Chris Walker of Direct Booking Tools

Send us a message! Many vacation rental operators are working to grow direct bookings, but the real opportunity is not just driving more traffic to their website. It is understanding what happens once guests get there. In this episode, we are joined by Chris Walker, Owner of Luxury Homes of Hilton Head and CEO of Direct Booking Tools. Chris shares what he has learned from nearly two decades in property management and how his experience as an operator led to the creation of Direct Booking Tools. ...
Guest: Chris Walker