Minimum stay rules can increase revenue per booking but may limit your potential guest pool.
Longer stays reduce turnover costs and wear & tear but might leave unbooked gaps.
Stricter rules help manage operations but can lower visibility in search results.
Ensuring continuous availability & flexibility improves bookings and performance.
Check Your Channel Manager/ PMS’s Settings - Look for rate plans, restrictions, or stay rule to review and manage your restrictions directly in your provider tool:
Use an Automated, Dynamic Approach
Many Channel Manager/ PMSs offer dynamic pricing tools that adjust restrictions based on demand and refill availability. If not, you can for example manually set different restrictions for peak and off-peak.
Offering a variety of policies and pricing options allows you to meet diverse guest needs, boost your appeal, and increase your bookings.
Properties with a 5-day flexible policy are 75% more likely to get booked within the first week.
22% of travelers are specifically looking for group-friendly stays, making tailored pricing a key opportunity.
Properties activating a New Property Deal are more likely to receive bookings within the first two weeks.
Base Rate Plans
Combine Flexible and Non-Refundable rates to appeal to different guest
preferences. Flexible rates provide peace of mind, while Non-Refundable
rates offer a lower price for guests with fixed plans.
Occupancy-Based Pricing (OBP)
Price rooms based on the number of guests, whether solo travelers,
couples, or groups.
New Property Deal
Give your new property a boost with a time-limited offer that provides a
special discount, increasing visibility and helping you secure your
first bookings faster.
Attract more guests by showcasing what sets your property apart.
63% of guests rely on photos as their go-to information source.
66% of families want to know about parking options—don’t leave them guessing!
32% of guests book 2-4 months in advance, so update your content early to catch them in time.
Property Images
Add 10+ images covering rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, and key amenities
like pools or balconies. Tagging them boosts visibility and attracts
more bookings.
Property Description
Highlight your property’s unique features, amenities, and proximity to
top attractions. Keeping it updated ensures you appear in relevant
searches, increasing your chances of securing bookings.
Greater revenue security
Choose how and when you get paid
How it works
We facilitate the entire payment process for you, freeing up your time
to grow your business.
Your business will always be prepared for the relevant regulatory changes, and we help reduce the risk of fraud and chargebacks.
Improved connectivity experience
We are actively working on improving the Payments by Booking.com
experience and will release additional Payments APIs in April to reduce
your partners operational workload.
Why Focus on Families?
Families represent 1 in 4 bookings on our platform.
Over 40% of family guests travel with children aged 0-4.
Competitive children's rates can increase family bookings by up to 15%.
Competitive pricing and the ability to stay together make all the difference for families choosing their stay.
Occupancy Settings:
Specify the maximum number of adults and children your rooms can
accommodate, to give families a clear picture of sleeping arrangements.
Family-Friendly Features:
List child-friendly amenities such as cots, cribs, high chairs, and
playground access. Adding photos of these amenities can make your
property stand out.
Occupancy-Based Pricing (OBP)
Price rooms based on the number of guests, for different family sizes.
Family Pricing:
Set up tailored rates for children by defining age categories and
pricing per age group.
