Background

Cohova, a leading vacation rental management company in Northwest Arkansas, sought to enhance its revenue management strategies to stay competitive in the dynamic short-term rental market. Their founder and CEO, Logan Humphrey, recognized the need for a more sophisticated approach and evaluated various solutions and ultimately partnered with Quibble, a revenue management platform known for its advanced, science-based pricing models.

Challenges Faced by Cohova

Cohova, a leading vacation rental management company in Northwest Arkansas, sought to enhance its revenue management strategies to stay competitive in the dynamic short-term rental market. Their founder and CEO, Logan Humphrey, recognized the need for a more sophisticated approach and evaluated various solutions and ultimately partnered with Quibble, a revenue management platform known for its advanced, science-based pricing models.

Inefficient Pricing Strategies

  • Inefficient Pricing Strategies: Cohova’s existing pricing models were heavily biased towards large competitive sets of 300 or more properties and had no forecasting.
  • Limited Market Insights: The company struggled with forecasting demand accurately, leading to missed revenue opportunities.
Scalability Concerns
  • Scalability Concerns: As Cohova expanded its portfolio, managing pricing across multiple cities became increasingly complex.

Why Quibble Was the Ideal Choice

  1. Advanced Pricing Science
    Quibble’s platform utilizes behavioral demand science and consumer choice modeling to optimize pricing strategies. This approach allowed Cohova to move beyond basic dynamic pricing, enabling more precise and profitable rate adjustments.
  2. Real-Time Demand Forecasting
    With Quibble’s forecasting tools, Cohova gained the ability to anticipate market trends and adjust pricing proactively. This feature was crucial in maximizing occupancy and revenue during peak and off-peak seasons.
  3. Scalable Solutions for Growth
    Quibble’s enterprise-grade features, including customizable KPIs and scenario modeling, provided Cohova with the scalability needed to manage a growing portfolio efficiently. The platform’s ability to handle complex data sets ensured that Cohova could maintain optimal pricing across all properties.
  4. Seamless Integration
    Quibble’s compatibility with various property management systems facilitated a smooth integration process, minimizing disruptions to Cohova’s operations, and assisted in the PMS transition.
  5. Dedicated Support and Expertise
    Quibble offered Cohova access to a team of revenue management experts who provided ongoing support and insights, ensuring continuous optimization of pricing strategies.

Results Achieved

After implementing Quibble’s solutions, Cohova experienced significant improvements

Revenue Increase

An average revenue uplift of 18%, attributed to more effective pricing strategies.

Occupancy Growth

An 8% increase in occupancy rates, resulting from better alignment of pricing with market demand.

Enhanced Operational Efficiency

Streamlined pricing processes allowed Cohova’s team to focus more on guest experience and property management.

💎 Conclusion

Cohova’s partnership with Quibble transformed its revenue management approach, leading to substantial financial gains and operational efficiencies. By leveraging Quibble’s advanced analytics and expert support, Cohova positioned itself for sustained success in the competitive vacation rental market.

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