How to Use Market Data to Win More Direct Bookings with Mridul Bansal of PriceLabs

Direct Booking Success Podcast

Are you dreaming of more direct bookings but still relying heavily on online travel agencies? It's time to harness the power of market data to take control of your short-term rental business. In this episode, we explore how to use this valuable information to your advantage and transition more bookings to your own platform.

Join me as I sit down with Mridul Bansal, Product Marketing Manager at PriceLabs, to uncover the secrets of using market data to your advantage. We'll dive deep into:

• What market data really means for short-term rentals
• Key components of market data you should be tracking
• How to analyze this data effectively
• Strategies to leverage market insights for more direct bookings

You can't just be charging more. You also have to make more from each booking. -Mridul Bansal

About Mridul Bansal

Mridul Bansal is a dedicated advocate for the vacation rental industry, currently serving as a Product Marketing Manager at PriceLabs. His focus is on empowering hosts and property owners by delivering tools and insights that help them succeed. Mridul leads weekly mastermind sessions, fostering a collaborative space where hosts can support one another and work towards achieving their goals. At PriceLabs, he plays a crucial role in ensuring customer feedback shapes product improvements, training, and ongoing support, ensuring the company continually evolves to meet the needs of its users.

Connect with Mridul and PriceLabs:

Website: https://hello.pricelabs.co

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pricelabs

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pricelabs

Mridul’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bansal-mridul/

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The key moments in this episode are:

• Understand the importance of dynamic pricing across all your booking platforms
• Learn how to use market data to optimize your pricing strategy
• Discover techniques to make your direct booking site more attractive than OTAs
• Get insights on adjusting your minimum stay requirements based on market trends

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Show notes are available at: https://directbookingsuccess.com/podcast/

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