Problem Statement:
- Currently, Hospitable Direct doesn't support date-specific promotional pricing or coupons
- This prevents hosts from running gap-filling discounts similar to what's available on Airbnb
- Hosts would need to adjust PriceLabs or use workarounds to offer temporary discounts
Current Workaround:
- Running promotional pricing directly on Airbnb and managing it separately
- Adjusting PriceLabs settings to create temporary rate changes
- Manually updating prices for specific date ranges
Impact:
- Additional operational overhead managing pricing across multiple systems
- Missed opportunities to fill last-minute gaps in bookings
- Inconsistent pricing strategy between Airbnb and Direct bookings
Proposed Solution:
- Add a feature in Hospitable Direct that allows hosts to set promotional pricing or coupons for specific date ranges
- This would work independently of PriceLabs, giving hosts direct control over gap-filling discounts
Unlock:
- Hosts would be able to run targeted promotional campaigns on Direct bookings
- Easier gap-filling strategy without disrupting PriceLabs-managed pricing
- More flexibility to compete with Airbnb offers on Direct channels