Ensuring a seamless and user-friendly booking process for guests, from searching for availability to confirming their reservation.
Glossary Term: Instant Booking
Refers to the ability for guests to quickly and easily book a short-term rental due to its availability and appealing features.
Reservations made for a short-term rental on the same day as the check-in date. This often requires flexible hosts and efficient turnover processes.
Using technology like automated messaging, instant booking confirmation, and multilingual support to streamline guest interactions and provide prompt assistance.
A booking option on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO that allows guests to book a property instantly without requiring host approval, potentially increasing booking speed and convenience.
A user-friendly and secure platform that allows guests to easily browse, select, and book their desired dates.
Communicating with guests directly through the messaging systems provided by platforms like Airbnb and VRBO to answer questions and manage bookings.
A reservation system where guests can book any available dates without requiring host approval, often seen on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO.
A feature on Airbnb allowing hosts to automatically accept booking requests from guests meeting specific criteria without manual review.
An inquiry from a potential guest to a host on a short-term rental platform, seeking to reserve the property for specific dates and often requiring the host’s approval.
A feature on Airbnb and VRBO that allows guests to book a stay immediately without waiting for host approval, often leading to quicker bookings and increased visibility.
A booking request made directly by a guest through a platform’s booking system, as opposed to an inquiry or pre-booking communication.