Problem Statement:
- Hosts cannot block dates on one channel (e.g., Vrbo) while keeping those same dates open on another channel (e.g., Airbnb)
- When dates are blocked in Hospitable, the change is pushed to ALL connected channels simultaneously
- This prevents hosts from taking Airbnb-only bookings during certain periods
Current Workaround:
- Hosts must manually manage availability on each platform separately, outside of Hospitable
- This creates extra work and increases the risk of double bookings
Impact:
- Additional manual work managing calendars outside Hospitable
- Lost booking opportunities on Airbnb when dates need to be blocked on other channels
- Increased risk of double bookings when managing multiple platforms separately
Proposed Solution:
- Add the ability to set channel-specific availability for each date
- Allow hosts to block dates on selected channels while keeping them open on others
- This could be implemented as a per-channel toggle when blocking/opening dates
Unlock:
- Hosts would be able to maximize bookings on specific channels without blocking dates across all platforms
- Reduced manual work and lower risk of double bookings
- Greater flexibility in managing multi-channel availability