Show Notes
Ever checked into an Airbnb and heard footsteps when youâre the only one there? đť Welcome to the booming world of haunted short-term rentals where creaky floors, flickering lights, and ghost stories arenât complaints⌠theyâre selling points.
In this spooky-season episode of Pocket Change, David W Byrne dives into the real-life business of haunted Airbnbs, ghost-themed stays, and the people making a killing from fear.
From Draculaâs Castle in Transylvania to haunted inns in Savannah and York, discover how Halloween tourism, viral storytelling, and a little supernatural branding are turning normal houses into profitable ScareBnBs.
đ In this episode: ⢠The real haunted listings that triple bookings every October ⢠Airbnbâs âIconsâ campaign guests in Draculaâs Castle ⢠Why fear is one of the most profitable emotions in marketing ⢠The funniest real guest reviews from âpossessedâ properties
Whether you believe in ghosts or not, one thingâs certain spooky season is serious business.
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