Direct Booking Q&A, July 4, 2023
Summary
This Hospitable Q&A session covers the features of Direct Booking (Basic and Premium) and the roadmap for upcoming improvements, such as Google Vacation Rentals integration, a dedicated Direct support team, ad hoc fees and refunds, and improvements to mid-term stay management. Direct Premium hosts have integrated guest vetting, damage protection, and access to multiple payment methods while Hospitable manages the merchant of record for chargeback protection and tax calculation.
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