Use Reservation IDs in Guest Portal URLs Instead of UUIDs
Problem Statement:
- Guest Portal links currently use long, unreadable UUIDs (e.g.,
stay.hospitable.com/d677de71-5335-4328-b29a-3f3be1940e93/upgrade) - These UUIDs are not recognizable to guests and look unprofessional
- Each booking source (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) already provides unique reservation IDs (e.g.,
HM4CXJ4KPX,VRBO-MMK5BN)
Current Workaround:
- None — hosts must work with the long UUID format
Impact:
- Guest Portal links appear less credible and recognizable to end users
- Long, random-looking URLs may cause confusion or distrust
Proposed Solution:
- Replace UUIDs in Guest Portal URLs with the booking source's reservation ID
- Map reservation IDs to UUIDs internally for system functionality
- Example:
stay.hospitable.com/HM4CXJ4KPXinstead ofstay.hospitable.com/d677de71-5335-4328-b29a-3f3be1940e93
Unlock:
- Cleaner, more professional Guest Portal URLs
- Guests can easily recognize and reference their booking ID
- Improved trust and user experience
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