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Thanks For Visiting

501. How to Maximize Your Holiday Pricing Strategy for 2025

Thanks For Visiting

Airbnb Superhosts Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian

Places & Travel, Education, Investing, Society & Culture, Business, How To

4.9589 Ratings

🗓️ 25 September 2025

⏱️ 20 minutes

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Summary

The 2025 holiday season is a unique opportunity for short-term rental hosts—but only if you plan your pricing and calendar strategy the right way. In this episode of Thanks for Visiting, Sarah and Annette break down how the holiday calendar lines up this year and how you can use it to boost your bottom line without adding extra work.

They’ll show you why setting minimum stays, adjusting rates on key dates, and preparing your team now can make the difference between leaving money on the table and having your most profitable holiday season yet.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Spot unique 2025 travel patterns that create bonus holiday weekends.
  • Set three-to-four-night minimums to increase revenue and reduce turnover.
  • Use dynamic pricing software like PriceLabs to automate smart adjustments.
  • Prepare your property and team in advance so you can enjoy the holidays too.
  • Shift your mindset to see the calendar not as dates, but as opportunities for revenue.

Smart hosts don’t wait until December—they plan now and reap the rewards later.

Resources:

PriceLabs – Dynamic pricing software to automate rate adjustments and maximize your revenue.

Mentioned in this episode:

Minoan | Visit MinoanExperience.com and tell them TFV sent you!

Transcript

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0:00.0

You're listening to the Thanks for Visiting Podcast.

0:08.4

We believe hosting with Hart is at the core of every short-term rental.

0:12.5

With Annette's background in business operation.

0:15.1

And Sarah's extensive hospitality management and interior design experience,

0:19.1

we have welcomed thousands of guests from over 30

0:22.2

countries earning us over a million dollars and garnering us thousands of five-star reviews.

0:27.9

We love sharing creative ways for your listing to stand out, serve your guests, and be profitable.

0:34.9

Each episode, we will have knowledgeable guests who bring value to the short-term rental industry.

0:39.4

Or we will share our stories of our own experiences so you can implement actual improvements to your rentals.

0:46.2

Whether you're experienced, new, or nervous to start your own short-term rental, we promise you'll feel right at home.

0:53.3

Before we dive into the content, let promise you'll feel right at home.

0:57.5

Before we dive into the content, let's hear a word from our sponsor.

1:03.4

You know how we're always on the hunt for awesome furniture, decor, and supplies for our short-term rentals? We're going to let you in on our secret weapon, Manoan. They are a free platform for

1:08.9

hosts that offer steep discounts on over 150 top brands.

1:12.6

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1:19.6

Plus, the ability to centralize all ordering and reordering needs to make tracking and bookkeeping a breeze.

1:25.6

I had my eye on gorgeous linens from Parachute,

1:29.1

wanting to give our listing that wow factor with better quality that lasts,

1:33.4

and my Minoan discount actually made it more cost-effective over the long run

1:38.0

than the budget options requiring constant replacement.

1:42.3

Seeing the savings, I naturally had to order more. All I had to do

1:46.6

was head to their site, install their browser extension, which makes shopping so, so simple,

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