What are orphan days? Airbnb Mutlicalendar Management Tips For Hosts 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThis video explains the concept of "orphan days" in short-term rental calendars, which are unbooked days resulting from back-to-back reservations. Hosts will learn strategies to identify these days and adjust pricing to maximize occupancy and income, even for last-minute bookings.
Key insights
A pricing strategy that offers premium rates for single nights, discounts for two-night stays, and further discounts for week-long stays can be competitive. Orphan days require a deviation from this standard strategy.
Mistakes to avoid
Failing to adjust pricing for orphan days can result in those days remaining unbooked, leading to a direct loss of potential revenue. Not discounting these days means missing out on filling the gap.
Tools & resources
Airbnb Multi-Calendartool
The video mentions the multi-calendar feature within the Airbnb dashboard as a tool for managing bookings and identifying orphan days.
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