Have you been a victim of this cheeky hack some guests have found? #airbnb
Hosting Operations
intermediate
Dynamic Pricing
Pricing Strategy
Guest Communication
House Rules
Problem Guests
M
Summary
AI-generatedThe host shares a recent experience where a guest canceled a reservation within the cancellation policy timeframe and then rebooked the same dates soon after, taking advantage of a price drop when dynamic pricing reset overnight. The host expresses concern over this practice and suggests it shouldn't be allowed.
Key insights
Dynamic pricing can inadvertently create opportunities for guests to game the system, especially with more flexible cancellation policies.
Mistakes to avoid
Relying solely on a 'moderate' cancellation policy without considering dynamic pricing behavior can lead to lost revenue.
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