Booking.com taps Futurestay to launch online check-in for rentals - PhocusWire
Summary
Booking.com has partnered with Futurestay to launch online check-in functionality for rentals. This could streamline the guest experience. Hosts should consider how this impacts their operational workflows.
Action Items
- ✓Consider the impact of online check-in features on your existing guest communication and property management processes.Effort: lowImpact: medium
Tools & Resources
- →Futurestay: Booking.com taps Futurestay to launch online check-in.
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