Hospitable Town Hall, October 16
Summary
AI-generatedThis town hall covers crucial updates for short-term rental hosts, including new integrations with Booking.com and Agoda, enhancements to VRBO and Airbnb connectivity, and the launch of new features like upsells and advanced guest verification. Hosts will learn about optimizing their listings, improving guest communication, and navigating platform changes.
Key insights
Hospitable has launched a comprehensive guest verification process that includes legal name, address, DOB, ID upload, selfie match, reason for travel, and optional sex offender checks, providing more transparency than most OTAs.
Mistakes to avoid
Hosts who are already connected to another PMS on Airbnb may lose the ability for Hospitable to manage their pricing and availability if they do not disconnect the other software before migration.
Tools & resources
Hospitable Direct Booking Sitesplatform
Hospitable's new direct booking sites now support video hero sections, allowing hosts to upload video backgrounds to enhance their property's presentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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