Hostshare is excited to announce a significant upgrade to our platform's connectivity through direct integration with Airbnb's API, powered by Hospitable Connect. This advancement simplifies listing management while enhancing the accuracy and reliability of data across our platform.
What’s New:
Direct Airbnb API Integration Powered by Hospitable Connect:
- Automated Airbnb Connectivity:Seamlessly links users with Airbnb via Hospitable Connect, automating the listing process and streamlining management by fetching addresses and verifying host status automatically. This integration is powered by a separate product, distinct from Hospitable PMS.
- Improved Listing Accuracy:Calculates an accurate Average Daily Rate (ADR) from the last 50 bookings or the past year's data, ensuring listings are priced according to current market conditions.
- Enhanced Pricing and Availability Tracking:Updates from Airbnb approximately 1500 listings per hour, with a final availability check before booking to ensure accuracy.
- Mandatory Calendar Sync Requirements:Despite direct integration, syncing with an .ics file remains required to ensure data redundancy and reliability across booking platforms.
- Bulk Import of Listings:Users can import all their Airbnb listings simultaneously through direct API integration, significantly simplifying the process of getting listings live on Hostshare.
- Current Sync Limitations:Currently a one-way sync from Airbnb to Hostshare; updates like photo changes and descriptions on Airbnb do not automatically sync to Hostshare. We're looking to develop two-way sync capabilities as we expand PMS integrations.
Mobile Usability Enhancements:
- Clear Display of Cleaning Fees:Cleaning fees are now prominently displayed at the top of each listing page on mobile devices, ensuring that all costs are transparent.
- Quick Airbnb Access:A new 'view on Airbnb' link provides quick access to further details directly on Airbnb, enhancing user convenience.
Host Dashboard Enhancements:
- New Host Orientation Video:A video from our team is featured at the top of the dashboard for new users without listings, providing valuable setup tips and disappearing once a listing is added.
- Enhanced Resource Accessibility:We've added easily accessible links to helpful articles, support options, and community engagement resources, aiding in faster problem resolution and community involvement.
Updated Share Pledge:
- The share pledge now includes a clause ensuring hosts' commitment to accept bookings during their trial period, fostering a reliable and active community.
Forward Look:
This integration represents a significant step forward in our technological capabilities and commitment to enhancing user satisfaction. We believe these updates will make a substantial difference in how efficiently and accurately you can manage your listings on Hostshare.
We welcome your feedback on these updates as we continue to refine our services. Your insights are invaluable in helping us improve and evolve.
Thank you for being an integral part of Hostshare. We look forward to your continued success and engagement on our platform.