A dedicated area on a listing platform where potential guests can ask property-specific questions and receive answers from the host or property manager.
Glossary Term: Guest Communication
The process and overall experience a guest has when arriving and accessing the short-term rental property. A smooth and welcoming check-in experience sets a positive tone for the entire stay.
The tone, clarity, and effectiveness of a host’s communication with guests, fostering positive interactions and addressing inquiries professionally and promptly.
Providing a digital or physical guest book where guests can leave reviews, offer suggestions, and access helpful information about the property and surroundings.
Utilizing automated messaging tools to streamline communication, provide instant responses to common inquiries, and personalize guest interactions.
Providing guest communication and support in Japanese to cater to the growing market of Japanese travelers using Airbnb and VRBO platforms.
Utilizing QuickBooks to create professional and customized quotes for potential guests inquiring about short-term rental bookings, outlining pricing, fees, and terms for their stay.
Integration between QuickBooks and video conferencing platforms like Zoom, allowing hosts to schedule and track virtual guest interactions for accounting purposes.
The timeframe within which a host aims to respond to booking inquiries or quote requests to secure reservations effectively.
Software or systems used by short-term rental hosts and managers to organize guest information, automate communication, and manage bookings.
The process of efficiently handling multiple guest inquiries, booking requests, and messages to ensure timely responses and a positive guest experience.
An automated email sent to guests at a specific time or trigger point during their booking journey, such as a pre-arrival message with check-in instructions or a post-stay review request.