Hospitable Town Hall Meeting, November 16th, 2022

HospitableNov 18, 20221h 6m91 viewsScore 75
Hosting Operations
intermediate
smart locks
direct booking
guest screening
VRBO updates
team expansion
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Summary

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This town hall covers key updates for short-term rental hosts, including new team members, product enhancements like smart lock integrations and direct booking features, and marketing initiatives. Hosts can learn about improving guest communication, managing bookings across channels, and leveraging new tools to streamline operations.

Key insights

  • Hospitable is expanding its engineering team to the US with the hiring of a principal software engineer, aiming to better support its American customer base and decentralize its European-centric engineering.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Failing to reconnect VRBO accounts after an outage can lead to continued booking disruptions, especially if two-factor authentication is required, preventing smooth channel operations.

Tools & resources

  • Hospitable Host podcastpodcast

    The Hospitable Host podcast is releasing a new episode featuring discussions on financing short-term rental investments, exploring options beyond traditional mortgages.

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