The Math Behind Long-Term Discounts: How to Make Sure You’re Not Losing Money
Summary
Tim Hubbard discusses how to calculate long-term discounts for STR properties to ensure profitability, balancing occupancy and ADR. The discussion covers benefits and risks of long-term stays, averages, expenses, and using dynamic pricing tools to optimize revenue and avoid double discounting.
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