Early Bird Discounts for Direct

Problem:

Current rule-sets only support minimum length of stay criteria for promotional codes. Hosts need tiered discounts based on booking lead time (10% for 20+ days, 15% for 30+ days, 20% for 60+ days) that run continuously without manual management.

Current Limitations:

• Rule-sets early bird discounts are set in months, not customisable days

• Promo codes require manual date management and guest input

• No automated system for lead-time-based pricing tiers

Proposed Solution:

Develop automated early bird discount system with:

• Customisable lead time thresholds in days (not just months)

• Multiple discount tiers that automatically apply based on booking window

• Integration with existing rule-sets and Direct booking flow

• Continuous operation without manual updates

• Automatic application option (no promo codes needed)

Business Value:

• Encourages advance bookings and improves cash flow

• Reduces manual pricing management workload

• Creates competitive advantage through automated incentives

• Increases direct booking conversion rates

Use Case:

Host sets tiered early bird discounts: 10% for bookings 20+ days out, 15% for 30+ days, 20% for 60+ days. System automatically applies highest qualifying discount to Direct bookings year-round.