---
title: "Airbnb & Hotels: How to Use STR Channels Without Losing Direct Bookings"
description: Discover how hotels can use Airbnb & Vrbo to boost occupancy and RevPAR, while protecting direct bookings with smart channel strategies.
---

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# [Airbnb & Hotels: How to Use STR Channels Without Losing Direct Bookings](https://jetstreamtech.io/blog/airbnb-hotels-partners-not-rivals)

 Written by [Jetstream](https://jetstreamtech.io/blog/author/jetstream) | Oct 14, 2025 1:29:20 AM

 

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