November Product Update - Vrbo Promos, Avalara MyLodgeTax, Rezzy AI Updates, Forum Subscriptions, & More!
Summary
OwnerRez released several updates in November, including integrations with Vrbo Promos and Avalara MyLodgeTax, along with enhancements to Rezzy AI. Hosts can now leverage these new features to improve their Vrbo listing visibility, streamline tax compliance, and provide better guest support.
Key Insights
- •Using Vrbo's new promotions can boost your Vrbo listing's visibility and performance by attracting more views and guests.
- •OwnerRez has enhanced Rezzy AI's booking knowledge to provide accurate and complete information when guests inquire about their reservations, including payment details, security deposit status, and rental agreement status.
Action Items
- ✓Explore the Avalara MyLodgeTax integration in OwnerRez to streamline your tax filings.Effort: lowImpact: medium
- ✓Configure Vrbo-specific OneKey and Mobile promotional discounts in OwnerRez to make your properties stand out.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Avalara support article: Get started today by reviewing our Avalara support article.
- →Vrbo Discounts support article: Learn more by reading our Vrbo Discounts support article.
- →OwnerRez Forums: OwnerRez improved the forums by adding the ability to subscribe to whole forums and not just topics.
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