How can I manage discounts and promotions across platforms using Hosthub?

Managing discounts and promotions effectively is crucial for maximizing bookings and revenue. Hosthub provides tools to manage some discounts and promotions, but there are platform-specific limitations and requirements to consider. Below is a comprehensive guide to managing discounts and promotions across various platforms using Hosthub.

Overview of Hosthub's Discount and Promotion Management

Hosthub allows you to manage certain discounts and promotions directly through its Rate Management System. However, the extent of this functionality varies depending on the platform:

• Airbnb: Discounts and promotions can be managed through Hosthub's Rate Management System.
• Vrbo: Some promotions can be managed through Hosthub.
• Booking.com: Discounts and promotions must be managed directly through Booking.com's Extranet.
• Expedia: Discounts cannot be created or managed through Hosthub and must be set up directly on Expedia's platform.

Platform-Specific Instructions

Airbnb

To manage discounts and promotions for Airbnb:

• Use Hosthub's Rate Management System to set up and adjust discounts.
• Ensure that the discounts align with your pricing strategy to attract more bookings.

Vrbo

For Vrbo, Hosthub supports the management of some promotions. Check the Hosthub interface for available options and configure them as needed.

Booking.com

Hosthub does not send promotional or discount data to Booking.com. To manage discounts and promotions for Booking.com:

• Log in to your Booking.com Extranet.
• Navigate to the "Promotions" or "Rate Plans" section.
• Configure your desired discounts or promotions directly within the platform.

Hosthub only sends your standard (base) rate to Booking.com. Any discounts shown on Booking.com are based on the rate plans or promotions you configure within Booking.com itself.

Expedia

Discounts and promotions for Expedia cannot be managed through Hosthub. To create and announce discounts:

• Log in to your Expedia host dashboard.
• Set up the discounts directly within the platform.

Limitations and External Platform Requirements

• Hosthub's Rate Management System supports only certain platforms (e.g., Airbnb and Vrbo) for managing discounts and promotions.
• For platforms like Booking.com and Expedia, all promotional activities must be handled directly within their respective dashboards.
• Hosthub does not send promotional or discount data to Booking.com; only the standard rate is transmitted.

Updated on: 02/07/2026