Platform promotions are everywhere right now, but are they actually helping your short-term rental business, or just draining your profits? In this episode, we dig into the truth behind Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com discounts, uncovering how they work and how you can use them strategically without sacrificing revenue.
Learn how to stand out in search results without slashing your nightly rate.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
• How Airbnb's early bird, last-minute, and length-of-stay discounts really impact visibility
• The "new listing" discount every OTA is pushing—and whether you should use it
• Why dynamic pricing tools miss these promotions and how to avoid double discounts
• Booking.com's loyalty Genius Program and how it compares to Airbnb or VRBO
• A pro hack using PMS channel markups to gain visibility without lowering your prices
If you've been unsure about whether OTA discounts are worth it, this episode brings clarity and strategy. Learn how to work the system—without letting it work you. Don't forget to subscribe, share, and check the links below for free tools to help you scale your rental income the smart way.
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