Support Regional Payment Providers for Direct Booking Widget
Problem Statement:
- Businesses in countries where Stripe is unavailable (e.g., Indonesia) cannot use the Direct Booking Widget at all
- Online payments are mandatory for Direct Booking, and "Request to Book" without a payment provider is not available
- Guests cannot submit booking requests when no supported payment method is connected
Current Workaround:
- Hosts must create Manual Bookings instead of using Direct Booking, which doesn't integrate with the website widget
Impact:
- Hosts in non-Stripe countries are locked out of using Hospitable's Direct Booking feature entirely
- They must rely on manual booking processes outside the platform
- Limits Hospitable's accessibility to a global audience
Proposed Solution:
- Add support for regional payment providers (e.g., Xendit, Midtrans, PayMongo, Razorpay)
- OR allow Direct Booking in a true "Request to Book" mode without requiring an online payment provider, enabling hosts to collect payment manually after confirming reservations
Unlock:
- Hosts in countries without Stripe access can use Direct Booking with local payment methods or manual collection
- Expands Hospitable's usability to businesses worldwide
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