Fill empty nights

What to do when the next week has no bookings, with channels you can use today.

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1
Check the basics first
Make sure the dates are open on every platform, the minimum stay is not blocking short trips, and the first five photos are your best ones.
2
Offer a last-minute rate on your platforms
Airbnb lets you set discounts for the next few weeks. In Connect by MakeMyTrip you can create offers and special rates. A small cut for 5 to 7 nights often beats an empty room.
3
Try MakeMyTrip Sponsored Listings
Connect by MakeMyTrip supports Sponsored Listing campaigns for hosts. You create and pay for them yourself in the Connect app, and you can see how they perform there. We do not run them for you yet.
4
Message past guests on WhatsApp
Send a short note to people who stayed before with a returning-guest offer and your direct booking link. Only message guests who gave you their number for the stay, and keep it to one message.
5
Post it on Instagram and Google
Share a Reel or story of the next free dates. Keep your Google Business Profile photos and hours current so local searches find you.
6
Target monthly and corporate stays
In Bengaluru, working professionals often need 2 to 4 weeks. A monthly rate can fill a slow stretch and cut cleaning costs.
7
Run a Click-to-WhatsApp ad (optional)
A Facebook or Instagram ad that opens a WhatsApp chat with you. Plan about 7 days and someone to answer quickly. Budgets for small businesses typically start at a few thousand rupees a month.

Check the basics first