Hostex 4.21.0 Release
We're excited to announce Hostex 4.21.0, which brings significant improvements across all aspects of your short-term rental management.
This update focuses on improving automation, guest experience, and operational efficiency while maintaining a seamless direct booking flow.
1. Bookingsite - Host Portal Improvements
Airbnb Review Sync: Positive reviews from Airbnb now automatically sync to your Hostex Bookingsite and Google Vacation Rentals
Facility Synchronization: Your amenities and services now sync seamlessly to Google Vacation Rentals
Lodging Categories: Added standardized lodging categories for better listing classification
Pet Fee Optimization: More flexible pet fee configuration options
Design Flexibility:
Hero section titles and subtitles can now be left empty
Dedicated footer logo upload with multiple size options
2. Bookingsite - Guest-Facing Website Enhancements
Smart Date Display: Listings now show the nearest available check-in dates by default
Faster Loading: Optimized image sizes for improved page load speed
Mobile Improvements:
Swipe navigation for Hero images on mobile devices
Redesigned footer layout for better mobile usability
Auto-Welcome Messages: Hosts receive automatic welcome messages when guests initiate conversations for the first time
3. Automation Upgrades
Flexible Pre-Check-in Rules: New option to control message triggering based on days remaining before check-in
Weekly Schedule Triggers: New "Specific day of week in given month" trigger condition
Gap Rule Application: Choose whether to apply new gap management rules to all existing bookings
Custom Channel Support: Expanded channel options in automation settings
Media Guidance: Clear indicators showing which channels support image attachments
4. Reservations Management Improvements
Cancellation Filtering: Dedicated filter for canceled bookings in the reservation list
Advanced Date Filtering: Combine date ranges with booking status filters in the reservation list
Bulk Cancellations: Mass cancellation capability for bookings for multiple rooms
5. Guest Management Enhancements
Custom Deposit Refunds: Configure deposit refund timing to match your policies
Custom Check-in/Out Times: Set property-specific check-in and check-out hours
Enhanced Guest Details: View guest nationality and timezone information in the guest list
6. Business Operations & Reporting
Refined Team-Account Permissions: Updated permission system for better team management
Brand Logo Integration: Upload your logo to appear in owner reports and automated emails
Improved Sellable Nights Calculations:
Calculated from the earliest booking date (or property creation)
Stopped counting days after property deletion