Hospitable Town Hall, November 15th, 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThis town hall covers Airbnb's winter release, focusing on new host-centric features like pricing visibility and smart lock integrations. It also details Hospitable.com's product updates, including direct booking enhancements and new integrations, offering hosts actionable insights for improving their operations and profitability.
Key insights
The 'Always-on Code Communication' feature, currently in beta for users with backup codes enabled, sends smart lock codes 10 minutes before they become active.
Mistakes to avoid
Hosts who manually set prices on one channel (e.g., Booking.com) and expect them to sync perfectly without considering channel-specific markups or sync delays can lose revenue.
Tools & resources
VR Platformtool
VR Platform (formerly Simplify) is an automated bookkeeping and accounting tool specifically designed for the vacation rental industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
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