Update of Rate Plans and Smart Rules: Case Study
In this article, we explore how one of our clients implemented an efficient strategy using smart rules in AlohaPro to manage prices dynamically based on seasons, avoiding the need to adjust rates manually every day. We'll discover how this simple setup makes price management easier and saves time, allowing administrators to focus on other areas.
Learn to Automate Your Rates with Smart Rules
This video demonstrates how to automate your rates using smart rules in AlohaPro, optimizing price maPocos lectoresHow to Create a Rate Plan
In Aloha, you can create customized rates for different platforms and seasons, adapting to the specific needs of each period. This means you can apply different rates to each OTA (online travel agency) and adjust prices according to the season. For example, you can offer promotions for low seasons or increase prices during high seasons. This feature gives you full control over the prices you set for each lodging unit.
Additionally, rates are now separated by units for easier management, so if tPocos lectoresHow to increase your prices for the high season
The high season is a unique opportunity to maximize revenue, but increasing prices requires strategy. Learn how to adjust your rates competitively without affecting the guest experience.
Step 1 - Log in to the platform
Access your account by entering your credentials (email and Aloha password) on the login page.
Forgot your credentials? Contact the support team through the chat on the platform for help recovering your access.
Step 2 - Access the Smart Price Rules
Once you’ve logPocos lectoresCreating Smart Rules for Rate Increase
In Aloha, you can set up rate increase rules for your pricing plans. This allows you to adjust prices according to high-demand seasons, such as Christmas or New Year.
Multiple Seasons, Multiple Rules
Each increase rule you create will apply to all pricing plans within a unit of accommodation. For example, if you have pricing plans for Booking, Airbnb, and Expedia, the applied rule will increase the price across all those channels simultaneously. If you only have one pricing plan, the rule wPocos lectoresCreating Smart Rules for Rate Decrease
Create Smart Rules to Reduce Rates During Low Seasons:
During low-demand seasons, you can apply a smart rule to lower your rates and attract more bookings. This allows you to adjust prices during periods like winter or outside of holidays.
Multiple Seasons, Multiple Rules:
Rate decrease rules affect all pricing plans within a unit of accommodation. For example, if you have different plans for Booking, Airbnb, and Expedia, the decrease will apply across all those channels. IfPocos lectoresWhat happens if I delete a unit rate plan?
Importance of Rate Plans in Aloha for OTA Connections
It is crucial to remember that rate plans are the foundation of all connections or mappings between Aloha and OTAs (Booking, Expedia, Airbnb, etc.). Without a specific rate plan for an OTA, no smart rules will be applied or reflected on the connected platform.
Here are the necessary steps to create a new rate plan and, if needed, safely remove the old one.
Steps to Change a Rate Plan
Create the New Rate Plan
First, crePocos lectoresHow to Configure Channel-Specific Settings in Aloha
Channel-specific adjustments (also known as markups or markdowns) are a key tool for optimizing your prices across different OTAs (Online Travel Agencies) and distribution channels. These adjustments allow you to increase or decrease prices for each specific channel, offering greater flexibility in your pricing strategy.
What are Channel-Specific Adjustments?
Channel-specific adjustments are increases or decreases applied to the base price or the price defined by a smart rule. These adjustmPocos lectoresHow can i to Automatically Adjust My Prices for Weekends?
In Aloha, you can easily adjust prices for weekends using intelligent rules. Follow these simple steps to set up a rule that adjusts your prices specifically for weekends:
Step 1:
Go to the left sidebar menu and select Prices. Then, open the Smart Rules category.
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