“Hosting should feel more like a party and less like a problem.” We couldn’t agree more. That’s why we’re so excited to announce yet another update for Host Tools users. We’ve now integrated with the AI-powered operations platform called Hostmix. In this blog post, we’ll dive deeper into what their AI tools and dynamic pricing opportunities mean for your business.
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What does Hostmix do?
Hostmix provides services in three distinct categories: AI reply suggestions, the automation of tasks, and dynamic pricing. Let’s dig a little deeper:
- AI reply suggestions: Hostmix has the ability to read and understand incoming messages from your guests. Using your personalized house rules, listing details, check-in instructions, and past conversations, Hostmix can automatically draft replies for you to use. You can then send the replies or choose to edit them further. Alternatively, you can use the trusted message feature to automatically reply for you without additional work on your end
- AI automation tasks: Hostmix builds on the automation tools you already have in place with Host Tools. Every morning, Hostmix can send you a summary of your arrivals, departures, and any outstanding issues for the day. Additionally, it has the power to create and assign cleanings, identify any guest reviews that may need your attention, and highlight any oddities, such as a lack of guest check-in or unread messages.
- Dynamic pricing: Hostmix ensures you’re pricing your listing right. It automatically analyzes booking data alongside real-time market demand to update your nightly rate across all of your booking channels. Never worry about having to manually update your prices for busy or slow seasons ever again.
How does this integration help Host Tools users?
Like every integration and update we make at Host Tools, the partnership with Hostmix will help make your life easier. Between the additional AI reply suggestions, continued automation of tasks, and updated dynamic pricing, this partnership will cut down the time you spend on daily tasks, minimize human error, and ultimately increase your income. When more and more of your business is automated, it creates a smoother booking experience. When things go according to plan, you score more 5-star reviews and make more money. Plain and simple!
Steps to integrate your Hostmix account with Host Tools
Getting your Hostmix account integrated with Host Tools is as easy as pie. Just follow the steps below to get up and running:
- For new users, you’ll see a prompt in your Hostmix dashboard. Select “Go to Listings”
2. Click Begin Setup to go to the Select PMS channel page.
3. From the Select PMS page, choose the Host Tools box.
4. From there, you’ll be redirected to a page that asks you to enter your Host Tools Access Token.
5. To retrieve your Host Tools Access Token,log in to your Host Tools dashboard and select “Settings.”
6. From the left-hand dashboard, choose “API & Integrations.”
7. Copy the numbers in the box that says “Access Token.”
8. Next, return to the Hostmix page. Paste the token and hit submit. Your listings will then begin to bind.
9. A black button that says “Import Listings” will appear. Click it.
10. You can then return to the Listing module to view all of your integrated listings.
There you have it. You did it!
Final thoughts
Thanks to our newest integration with Hostmix, users now have even more ways to automate the day-to-day flow of their operations. From AI-powered responses to elevated dynamic pricing, this partnership helps you spend less time at your desk managing your rentals and more time focusing on growing your business.
Host Tools provides an automated, unified calendar for short-term rental hosts, allowing you to seamlessly list on all major channels. Start your free trial today!
