The described business specializes in facilitating connections within the travel industry through its extensive databases and online platforms. It caters to more than 100,000 vacation property owners and over a million registered travelers. The business operates several domains that enhance its reach in the vacation rental market. The revenue model for the business encompasses three main streams: listing subscriptions, pay-per-lead clients, and banner advertisements, allowing it to sustain and grow its operations effectively.
Primarily, clients of this business are small business owners offering short-term rental properties. The current owner is looking to sell the business due to an impending retirement at 57 years of age. This opportunity is particularly suitable for other travel-related businesses, akin to well-known vacation rental companies.
The business offers a myriad of assets, including brand assets, customer and supplier contracts, proprietary technology, and extensive customer databases. It also includes domains, hosting accounts, marketing materials, social media accounts, toll-free numbers, and comprehensive website resources such as files, source code, and content. e-Commerce platform accounts are part of the package as well.
On social media, the business maintains an engaged audience with 2.7K followers on Facebook and 1K followers on Instagram. To ensure a smooth transition for the new owner, post-sale support is included, helping to maximize the potential gains from this acquisition and maintain seamless operation post-purchase.
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