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Over the past two years, we’ve rolled out updates for our direct bookings that quietly changed the game:✅ Better payment options✅ Guest reviews + trust signals✅ Higher conversion rates✅ Mobile-first booking improvements✅ $1.5M in recovered bookings from one feature aloneBut that was just the warm-up.At our next Town Hall, we’re lifting the curtain on what’s next for you, your guests, and your business.📅 Wednesday, July 23🕘 9am PT / 12pm ET📍 Live on ZoomAdd to Calendar: https://calendarlink.com/event/AtcpL

We’ve officially wrapped up the community survey with 220 responses. Huge thanks to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts! 💜We launched the survey a month ago to better understand how you're using the Community; what’s working, what’s missing, and what you'd love to see improved beyond our Hospitable software. Our goal was to gather insights that will directly shape the next phase of community features, engagement, and support.Three hosts have been randomly selected to receive a Hospitable merch box: Stacey N., Jaco L., and Chelsey S.! Winners have been contacted directly, so check your inbox for an email. 💌I’ll be digging into the results and will keep you posted on the insights and next steps.Stay tuned!Petra

Property managers, this one’s for you!We just announced the release of our brand new Owner’s Portal. It’s all about giving your clients a clear, confident view of what’s happening—and making you look like the pro you are. You can watch the full announcement from our Town Hall here.Today, the Owner’s Portal is live, allowing your owner to...View a consolidated dashboard with KPIs and a Revenue Breakdown of all their properties. Access all their published statements and invoices. Get a sense of how the future is looking. Want to see what your owners will see?👀 If you’re on the Mogul plan, you can preview the portal and invite owners today

Accounting can be… hairy! Especially during tax season 😱 But it doesn’t have to be. On our Mogul plan, accounting is a breeze. And for those of you using QuickBooks, it just got even breezier!Hospitable’s QuickBooks integration is here! Connect QuickBooks to your Business, and our recommended configuration will be based on your specific business model (Owner, Manager, Arbitrage). You can create as many Businesses as you need. Roll with our accounting recommendations, designed by our Accountant in Residence, Brandon Huetteman, CPA (who is himself an owner, manager and arbitrage...er), or customize the setup to meet your specific needs. Use Classes within a single QuickBooks account to track profits by Business and more granularly by Property, alleviating the need for multiple QuickBooks accounts. Choose the date to start syncing QuickBooks. If you haven’t done any accounting yet this year, pick Januar

Hi Hospitable hosts! Would you be interested in paying around $100 for an in-person workshop with the Hospitable team, that helps you get the most out of Hospitable?We’re currently gauging interest and finalizing the details.The first in-person workshop would likely take place on September 15, 2025, at or near the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando.Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.

 Level up your Hospitable setup — live and in person!We’re hosting a full-day Hospitable masterclass in Orlando, Florida on Monday, Sept 15, right before the VRM Xtravaganza. Whether you're just starting or scaling, this hands-on session will help you optimize your setup, grow direct bookings, and stay ahead on short-term rental strategy, including Tax Cuts & Jobs Act updates you need to know. Workshop topics include: Connecting OTA Channels (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, Google Vacation Rentals) Automating messages and reviews Setting up your direct booking website Connecting and configuring smart devices (locks, thermostats) Implementing dynamic pricing strategies And more

Dear Hospitable Hosts,You’re not just using Hospitable. You’re part of a growing network of hosts, property managers, virtual assistants, service providers, and cleaners solving hosting challenges together.We want to make that network more useful beyond the software, and we need your input to get it right. If you haven’t already, take a quick survey (under 10 minutes) to tell us:What kinds of events, education, and tools would actually help What’s working, and what’s missing How we can better connect you with people doing what you doP.S. Filling out the survey puts you in the mix! Three hosts will be randomly chosen to get a Hospitable merch box.   

Hospitable joins Chekin for a live webinar on June 26, 2025 at 11am EST!Discover how automation is transforming the world of hospitality, from hotels to short-term rentals.In this online session, we’ll explore how tech is helping operators streamline daily tasks, improve team efficiency, and deliver better guest experiences. Whether you’re managing a vacation rental, hotel, or serviced apartment, this session will show you how to work smarter, not harder.Save your spot and learn how automation can do the heavy lifting, so you and your team can focus on what matters most.

Ready to Own Your Bookings?Join us for our Direct Booking Power-Up Workshop on Wednesday, July 2, from 12:00–1:00 PM ET and learn how to break free from OTA fees and take full control of your guest experience!What’s in it for you?→ A guided tour of Hospitable’s Direct Booking site builder — launch a stunning, guest-ready website in minutes.→ Configure payments, guest vetting, and messaging to build trust and streamline operations.→ Learn to set custom policies, upsells, and promo codes to enhance your guests’ experience (and your revenue).→ Discover tips to connect a custom domain, optimize for SEO, and integrate analytics.→ Marketing strategies to drive traffic and turn first-time guests into loyal bookers.Perfect for:→ Hosts ready to reduce OTA dependence→ Property managers growing their brand→ Anyone

We rolled out Advanced Settings for Hospitable Dynamic Pricing to all users. You can now fine-tune how the model behaves for weekends and local events.🏖 Want your weekends priced higher?🏈 Need the model to better reflect local concerts or sporting events?Now you can easily: Adjust weekend pricing aggressiveness Make pricing more or less reactive to local demand Set custom % boosts to get closer to your ideal nightly rate Questions or feedback? Drop them in the comments 👇 

Hi everyone!We’re excited to share that our new Guest Vetting Service (GVS) is now live for all Direct Premium bookings - with the exception of Custom Quotes (coming soon)! After several weeks of testing, refining, and listening to feedback, we’ve rolled this out across the board to help keep you, your homes, and your guests safer - and to make guest vetting less of a burden in the booking flow.GVS replaces our previous vetting provider (Autohost) and gives us more flexibility, faster improvements, and better visibility into guest risks. The rollout has gone incredibly smoothly so far - with over 400 vetted reservations processed and accepted, and a growing share of all bookings now going through GVS.🛡️ Key benefits: Improved ID verification: Powered by iDenfy, a dedicated global ID verification provider focused entirely on identity, not lodging or STR.

Help shape the future of how we support hosts beyond our software!We're building the Hospitable Hosts community to be a space where hosts learn from each other, solve challenges, and grow together.To make this work, we need to hear from you.Take the survey → https://form.typeform.com/to/sneeBV66 Why this survey?We’re launching this short survey to understand:What brings you to the community (or keeps you away) What content, programs, or features would be most valuable How we can make it easier for you to contribute or get helpIt takes less than 10 minutes, and will directly influence what we do next. 

We’re unveiling something new for hosts who’ve suddenly found themselves managing… more than just their own place. 👀You mastered the guest experience. Now it’s time to level up.https://calendarlink.com/event/IGPRt

Today at 1 PM ET, join Mark Simpson, Founder of Boostly, for a 45-minute webinar to fix the most common mistakes on your direct booking site and finally turn lookers into bookers. After helping generate $100M+ in direct bookings, Mark’s breaking down:🔍 What your site is missing🧠 How guests actually behave on your site🛠️ The Boostly Booking Framework💡 Real examples and live audits BONUS: Show up live for a chance to have your site reviewed!📅 Today | 1:00 PM ETSave your seat: https://app.getcontrast.io/register/hospitable-your-website-s-broken-here-s-how-to-fix-it-and-get-more-bookings