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Hospitable Direct 101: Direct Booking Flow
Summary
This video provides a step-by-step walkthrough of the direct booking flow using Hospitable's Direct Premium plan, emphasizing the guest's perspective and the different stages involved, including payment authorization, 3DS verification, ID verification, and the purpose of the stay. It also notes the additional safety checks and features enabled with Direct Premium, helping hosts understand the enhanced security measures and guest vetting that these plans provide.
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