Hospitable Town Hall, September 18

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Hosting Operations
intermediate
Airbnb integration
host-only fee
payment terms
owner statements
guest verification
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Summary

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This town hall covers significant updates for short-term rental hosts, including changes to Airbnb's integration with property management software, new payment features, and upcoming product roadmaps. Hosts will learn about how these changes impact their listings, pricing, and operational workflows.

Key insights

  • Tripadvisor is exiting the vacation rental market, retiring its owner's product by the end of November 2024 and moving to an affiliate model. They will no longer maintain direct contracts with homeowners and property managers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Changing pricing directly on Airbnb after connecting to Hospitable as a PMS can lead to overwrites, as Hospitable will become the single source of truth for pricing and availability, potentially causing booking discrepancies.

Tools & resources

  • Mogul Roadmapplatform

    Hospitable's Mogul roadmap can be accessed via a QR code in the town hall, allowing users to see planned features and submit new ideas or comments.

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