How To Attract Local Guests To Maximize Your Revenue

 
PUBLISHED ON 01/16/2024
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Boost Your Bottom Line By Offering Daytime Stays To Locals 

As a hotelier aiming to optimize profit, you may be wondering how to make money from locals. Our mission is to help you find the best strategy to increase revenue in your hotel. Dayuse is your ideal partner if you want to reach an untapped community of millions of members around your property. We've already partnered with over 8,500 hotels across the world and in 2023 we generated over $175M in business volume for these partners! We will help you connect with this specific audience in search of a micro holiday to enliven your hotel during off-peak hours. Discover the clear steps to boost your revenue by booking out your empty rooms during the day to this new clientele. 

Boost Your Hotel Revenue With Micro-Tourism 

Micro-tourism is a rising trend that has gained popularity in recent years. Taking short trips to nearby destinations has proved popular across the world. Dayuse successfully evolved the trend that started as the staycation by pioneering the trend of daycations. Instead of booking an overnight stay, guests can now book a room through our platform at a discounted rate for just a few hours during the day to relax and unwind away from home. 

These trends have been driven by several factors such as economic uncertainty and the desire for more sustainable travel options. Local tourism has helped support local economies while providing a fun and affordable getaway option for those who want to take a break from daily life without going too far from home. 

Micro-tourism can significantly boost your hotel's revenue by attracting a new segment of travelers seeking shorter, more focused experiences. By offering tailored packages and amenities for micro-tourists, you can tap into this growing trend. The day stays associated with micro-tourism can allow your hotel to optimize its occupancy rate, fill gaps in booking calendars, and generate additional revenue streams. Embracing micro-tourism can be a lucrative strategy for hoteliers looking to adapt to changing traveler preferences and maximize their revenue potential. There are countless benefits to partnering with Dayuse!

"The ability to fill rooms that would otherwise be unoccupied during the day, the exposure and the repeat business have been really helpful in lifting our incremental revenue numbers."

Angel Kaurish, Director of Revenue Management at Sightline
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Attract Local Customers To Your Hotel 

Day stays are a top choice for those who may not be able to take extended time off work or have other commitments that prevent them from staying overnight. This trend has become increasingly popular in urban areas where individuals may need a quiet space to work or rest during the day without having to commute back and forth from home. Consumers wish to benefit from the variety of amenities you have to offer. Day-stay guests are willing to pay to take advantage of these facilities without necessarily spending the night there. This is particularly appealing for those who live near a luxury hotel and want to enjoy its services. 

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Parents of young children are especially attracted by this service, as they long for some quality time with their partner away from their children during the day before returning home to their families. Hotels are profiting from this service by offering amenities that guests are eager to book for day use. Some of our partner hotels include access to swimming pools, spa treatments, fitness centres and restaurants, increasing the appeal of daystays to consumers. 

This way, guests can indulge in a luxurious experience without breaking the bank or traveling far from home. Dayuse allows you to profit from this growing consumer base by giving our customers access to day-stay experiences across the globe.

How Dayuse Hotel Rooms Benefit the Hospitality Industry

1.9M

Bookings in 2023

Locals are an oft-overlooked demographic with the potential to fill your empty rooms during the day. They look for different experiences without the commitment of a long trip but still feeling far away from the ordinary and at an affordable price. With major benefits for the hotel industry, this is an invaluable opportunity for you to tap into a growing market while providing a much sought-after service to your local community. With more people choosing to stay close to home, Dayuse can aid you in offering experiences that attract local customers, filling rooms during slower periods and generating additional revenue.

Hospitality industry specialists found that 70% of hotel rooms remain empty between check-out and check-in. Dayuse facilitates the opportunity to reach more than 100% occupancy by utilizing these unused assets to reach communities that are often overlooked. Dayuse hotel rooms offer a valuable opportunity for you to boost revenue by attracting local guests. By providing flexible, hourly rates and a comfortable space, you can cater to the needs of local residents who require a temporary escape or a convenient setting for various purposes. Through Dayuse you can tap into a new customer segment and increase your occupancy rates during off-peak hours.

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Of hotel rooms are empty during the day

Dayuse rooms allow you to maximize your revenue potential by utilizing your available resources more efficiently. By filling otherwise vacant rooms during the day, you can optimize your occupancy rates, generate additional revenue streams, and enhance your overall profitability. Attracting local guests through Dayuse rooms leads to increased customer loyalty (Dayuse customers average 3 bookings per year) and word-of-mouth referrals. Satisfied local guests are more likely to recommend your hotel to their friends, family, or colleagues who may require similar temporary accommodations in the future.

In conclusion, Dayuse hotel rooms present a win-win situation for both hotels and local guests, enabling you to boost revenue and cater to the evolving needs of your local communities.

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Bookings facilitated since our inception

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