This promotion attracts travelers looking to book well in advance. This discount is very useful for securing future bookings and is flexible, as you can apply it to specific seasons based on your particular needs. Booking.com recommends setting up this promotion with a minimum of 30 days before the check-in date.
Start by setting up the discount
To sync the promotion, you first need to create the early booking discount. You can set up this discount from two different sections:
Option 1: Configuration in VRMS
This configuration will apply to all portals that support this type of discount, including your own Web:
Go to the Revenue section
Enter Discounts and Supplements
Create a new discount by choosing the option “Early booking discount X days before check-in date”
Set the discount as a % percentage.
Set the minimum advance booking condition: bookings made up to X days before the check-in date.
Set a minimum stay between 2 and 7 nights. If you set more than 7 nights, Booking.com will treat it as a new rate plan, not as a promotion.
It's important to note that this promotion is only compatible when set as an early booking discount for bookings made X days before check-in and not bookings made before (dd/mm/yyyy).
Option 2: Configuration in Channel PRO
This configuration will apply only to Booking:
Go to Channel PRO
Enter the Discounts and Supplements section under Price Modifiers
Create a new rule
Choose to apply the rule to the Booking portal
Select the type “Discount for bookings made up to X days before the check-in date”
Set the discount as a % percentage.
Set the number of days before the check-in date condition
Set a minimum stay between 2 and 7 nights. If you set more than 7 nights, Booking.com will treat it as a new rate plan, not as a promotion.
Activate synchronization with Booking.com from Channel PRO
Once the discount is set up, you need to activate it on Booking:
Go to Channel PRO.
Find the Booking.com portal
Enter the General Configuration.
Look for Early Booking
Choose how you want to sync the discount:
As a promotion (recommended).
As a rate.
Do not sync.
Click Save. The promotion will be created automatically and will appear in the Promotions section of the Booking.com extranet.
Understand when the discount is shown
The discount will automatically appear in the Promotions section of the Booking extranet as follows:
The discount will automatically appear when a guest searches with the minimum advance booking period defined in your promotion.
Remember:
Promotions created from Channel PRO will only apply to the standard rate and the general cancellation policy.
If you want promotions to apply to all rates, you can add them from the Booking extranet. You can find more details here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I activate multiple promotions at the same time without issues with stacking?
Can I activate multiple promotions at the same time without issues with stacking?
Yes, you can activate several. However, make sure there are no overlaps that could result in unwanted cumulative discounts.
What happens if I set a minimum stay longer than 7 nights in Revenue?
What happens if I set a minimum stay longer than 7 nights in Revenue?
Booking.com will treat it as a new rate plan, not as an early booking promotion.
Where can I check if the promotion is active on Booking.com?
Where can I check if the promotion is active on Booking.com?
In the Booking.com extranet, in the Promotions section. There you'll see the promotions synced from Channel PRO.
Does the promotion affect all rates and policies?
Does the promotion affect all rates and policies?
No. It applies to the standard rate and the default cancellation policy.