More and more the Local Lodging becomes the option of many tourists who decide to visit the Azores and look for a good quality accommodation and with all the comfort. Ensuring that your accommodation stands out is fundamental to get many reservations and get the most out of your property!
In this article we will give you some tips on how to get a good income from your guest-house.
1. Advertise your property on the main platforms
It is essential to advertise your property, whether on Booking.com, Airbnb, or others. Create a complete ad, with good photos, identifying the main areas of your accommodation and presenting it to guests in an attractive way to captivate them at first sight. Also try to put in the ad, the appliances and all the amenities you have. This prevents your guests from having questions about the property and having to answer them individually. Save yourself some time and provide all the information they might need!
2. Practice fair pricing
Practice attractive pricing is fundamental! Stipulating prices which are too high and which do not captivate guests will not be a good solution. This way you will not get a satisfactory volume of bookings and your local accommodation will not become as profitable as you want. Opt for fair values every time. Compare it with other accommodations close to yours and with similar conditions, so you can practice a value that allows you to secure more reservations and stand out from the competition!
3. Take into account the different times of the year
Depending on the time of year in question, the level of attraction of tourists to the region varies greatly. It is normal that in high season, the Azores receive a greater flow of tourists, so it is essential to adjust your values.
Don’t practice a general value for all months of the year, diversify depending on the month, local festivities, or other important events! These times allow you to practice higher values. In the summer months and especially at the end of the year you will receive more bookings than in low season, so make sure your rates adjust to the circumstances!
4. Keep an eye on the competition
It is always a good idea to be aware of the values practiced by your competitors! Try to use as a source of comparison, accommodations with good occupancy levels, both to help you in the values to practice and also to try to improve your accommodation every day!
5. Don’t leave guests without answers
Before you even book or even after you confirm a reservation, questions will arise. Take the time to talk to your guests and let them know! Knowledgeable guests are satisfied guests. Answering their questions quickly gets you a good response rate, and it makes it easier for guests to book with you again if they see that you are a good host!
Combining good prices and a well-prepared property, your local accommodation has everything to attract guests from all over the world and generate more bookings every day! In case you do not have the necessary availability you can always contact us! We can manage your reservations, guarantee cleaning and laundry services, as well as contact with guests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Contact AzoresBeds now for more information.