Critical Bug Fixes and System Enhancements

Addressing Key Issues and Enhancing System Reliability

Hostshare is dedicated to continuously improving our platform. This release focuses on addressing critical bugs and enhancing system functionality to ensure a seamless experience for both hosts and guests.

Bug Fixes:

Expired ID Verification Issue:
Resolved a bug where expired ID verifications were incorrectly reappearing. Completed verifications will no longer be overridden in the database.
Visibility of Listings on Travel Page:
Fixed an issue where listings that are live but not approved were mistakenly shown as available. These listings will now correctly display as "coming soon."
Admin Listing Navigation Error:
Corrected the issue where clicking the title of a listing in the admin panel redirected to the host listing page instead of the admin side listing details.
Calendar Timezone Consistency:
Implemented a hotfix to ensure that calendar availability always reflects the listing's timezone, enhancing accuracy across different regions.
Incorrect Nightly Rate from HC Integration:
Addressed a bug in the Hospitable Connect integration where the nightly rates pulled were incorrect.
Double Cleaning Fee Error:
Fixed an issue where the maximum cleaning fee was being set to double the intended amount.
Inconsistent Booking Payouts:
Investigated and fixed reports of delays and inconsistencies in booking payouts to ensure they are processed on time.
Failed Booking Payouts:
Fixed an issue with booking payouts that failed and required manual intervention through Stripe, yet the booking did not appear for the host or on the payout page.
Special Offer Discrepancy:
Fixed a bug where a user did not receive a special offer due to an incorrect
Special Offer API Changes:
Fixed a bug that wasn't giving users an extended special offer deal.
Missing Notifications for Bookings:
Fixed an issue where some bookings would not send a notificaiton so we made a fail-safe solution for it to try the notification again if there is a failure of some sort.
Export Calendar Sync Issues:
Fixed an issue with listings that supposedly synced an exported with a PMS but it was not showing as synced on our end.
Hospitable Connect Calendar Sync Issues:
Fixed an issue with HC listings that was removing availability blocks inadvertently when syncing with airbnb.

New Features:

Live (Not Approved) Tab in Admin Listings:
Introduced a new tab on the admin listings page to specifically manage listings that are live but not yet approved, improving oversight and management.

Forward Look:

These updates and fixes are part of our ongoing effort to refine Hostshare’s operations and enhance user engagement. Your feedback is crucial in helping us identify and address issues quickly, ensuring a better platform for everyone.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement with Hostshare. We are committed to resolving these issues and implementing enhancements that significantly improve your experience.