The Dyrt, a camping information and destination app, is offering commission-free bookings for campgrounds. The app attracts more than 30 million visits from campers per year.
“We all know the old, soon-to-be-outdated business model,” said Kevin Long, The Dyrt CEO. “A campground owner lists their property with a bookings partner who takes a commission. We are able to get campground owners more bookings without taking a cut.”
The new, more profitable model is available for all types of campgrounds: tent, RV and glamping. The first 500 properties that enable instant bookings on the app will get a $100 activation bonus and a free premium search boost.
“Booking commissions eat up a significant portion of my profits,” said Sequoia Slentz, owner of Buckridge Grove in Mendocino, California. The campground owner said she uses multiple online booking services, and commissions are a consistent issue across the board.
