Hospitable Town Hall, July 24
Summary
AI-generatedThis town hall covers extensive updates on short-term rental platform Hospitable, focusing on new OTA integrations (Agoda, Vrbo, Booking.com, Airbnb), AI improvements for guest communication, and financial/payment feature rollouts. Hosts will learn about expanding channel reach, optimizing operations with AI, and managing finances more effectively.
Key insights
Payment terms are rolling out to all premium and beta direct basic hosts, with nearly two-thirds of guests opting for installment payments over upfront payment for bookings over $500.
Mistakes to avoid
Relying solely on AI-generated messages without review can lead to irrelevant or nonsensical responses, such as suggesting a guest enjoy their stay when the booking is still an inquiry.
Tools & resources
Hospitable Feature Request Portalplatform
Hosts can submit feature requests and upvote existing ones on Hospitable's feedback portal to influence future development, such as new OTA integrations like TripAdvisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
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