Webinar Lodgify x Whimstay: The last-minute booking strategy you're missing out on

LodgifyAug 28, 202546m 45s119 viewsScore 85
Growth & Marketing
intermediate
last-minute bookings
occupancy rate
distribution channels
Whimstay integration
revenue management
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Summary

AI-generated

This webinar explores strategies for increasing short-term rental bookings by focusing on last-minute reservations. Hosts will learn how booking windows are shifting, understand the demographics of spontaneous travelers, and discover how to leverage platforms like Whimstay to fill unsold nights and boost occupancy.

Key insights

  • Whimstay targets a younger demographic (60% Gen Z/Millennial) and focuses on filling unsold nights within 0-29 days of booking, often with a required discount, positioning itself as a complementary channel to platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Relying solely on hope for last-minute bookings without a specific strategy or distribution channel can lead to significant revenue loss from unsold nights.

Tools & resources

  • Whimstayplatform

    Whimstay is a platform focused on filling unsold short-term rental nights last minute, offering a complementary distribution channel for hosts.

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