Hospitable Town Hall, October 1, 2025 - Product Updates
Summary
This Hospitable Town Hall meeting on October 1, 2025, provided updates on various product improvements and new features, including autopilot cleanings, dynamic pricing, AI auto-reply, and guest portal enhancements. The team also discussed the upcoming Airbnb host-only fee structure and tools to help hosts manage the transition, along with updates on direct booking tax remittance and Mogul owner payouts.
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