Want to boost bookings at your luxury Bahamas vacation rental property? Then be flexible and offer guests wider check-in choices. Shore Concierge team has listed 5 ways to widen your check-in options and ultimately get more bookings.
Flexible booking dates
If guests have the option of starting their vacation any day of the week, they are more likely to consider your luxury Bahamas vacation rental property for their dream vacation. If guests want a 10-day holiday, and you only take Saturday changeovers, as traditionally was the case, you will miss out if you only have one day to check-in. Of course, being flexible about booking dates means owners and/or managers need to be available to greet guests and check them out and cleaning staff have to be on hand, so you can get a prompt turnaround.
Managing bookings With so many booking options, it also means owners require a reliable booking management system. An online, automated system that keeps track of each of your bookings, maybe the best option. If you need any recommendations, talk to the vacation rental property management experts at Shore Concierge.
Instant booking systems
By offering an instant, real-time booking service on your website, you will provide ultimate convenience for guests, and you will save fees charged by third-party sites.
Keep track of your performance over the year and benchmark your luxury Bahamas vacation rental property against similar properties in your area.
Catering for short-stays
The appetite for short stay breaks has grown enormously, particularly since the COVID peak,
and travelers are more likely to consider your luxury Bahamas vacation rental property, if your booking arrangements are more flexible. These are often charged at a higher rate than longer breaks to cover the increased costs involved. If you don’t know where to start, take a look at what similar establishments are charging. To help boost occupancy levels and profitability, you should set an appropriate minimum stay and rates.
Last-minute booking
You may also want to factor in the option of last-minute bookings, which are also a fast-growing segment and can be used at less popular times of the year or when standard bookings are slow. These are frequently discounted to guests to add extra incentives to book. Depending on the season, you can dip in and out or alter your advance notice period.
Shore Concierge helps luxury Bahamas vacation rental property owners increase their income with an all-inclusive vacation rental management service. In the last three years, clients have achieved an average occupancy of 70%.
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