When Will The Seasonal Surcharge Be Applied?
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Mad Paws experiences a spike in booking requests during key holiday periods. These times are important for Sitters to review their availability and pricing, as higher demand may justify applying a seasonal surcharge.
Instructions
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Christmas Period The surcharge applies during the Christmas and New Year holiday period, when many Pet Owners travel and seek care for their pets.
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Easter Period Covers the Easter long weekend and the adjoining school holidays, which see a spike in bookings.
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Winter Holidays Applied during the school holidays in July, when families often go on winter getaways.
Spring Holidays Takes effect during the October school holidays, another busy travel time for Pet Owners.
What to Do
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Set Your Calendar Early Ensure your availability is updated in advance to avoid missing out on bookings.
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Enable the Seasonal Surcharge If you’ve opted into the surcharge feature, Mad Paws will automatically apply the percentage loading to your booking price during the holiday periods listed above.
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Block Out Dates You're Unavailable Update your calendar to block off any days you cannot accept bookings to avoid double ups or cancellations.
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FAQs & Tips
FAQs
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Can I set different prices for holiday periods?
Yes, you can adjust your rates for holiday bookings through your profile settings.
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How do I block off days if I’m unavailable?
Update your availability on the Mad Paws calendar by marking any unavailable dates.
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When is the holiday period for Christmas? The Christmas holiday period on Mad Paws runs annually from around December. Be sure to update your availability and adjust your pricing for this key period to accommodate the increased demand.
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Why wasn’t the surcharge applied for a holiday in my area?
The platform currently only recognises national public holidays. For local or state holidays, you can set custom rates manually.
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Can I still earn more on local holidays?
Yes! Just update your calendar with higher rates on the dates you choose.