Detailed Setup Instructions

Setting Up Multi-Property Chat

Overview

The multi-property chat feature (currently in beta) allows you to create an AI that can handle conversations that require knowledge about more than one property. It is useful for handling inquiries where guests are not set on a specific property, and you have the freedom to help them find a property for a stay that best aligns with their needs.

Read on to learn about the functionality, or watch the video overview here: https://www.loom.com/share/0a7106dd665f4699909906cfb90e7220?sid=7b7c49cd-6b60-4410-beda-37378f3d8c2b

Accessing Multi-Property Chat

Navigate to the Properties page.

Click the Multi-Property Chat button.

(Note: Since this functionality is still in beta, the "Multi-Property Chat" button is not available for all accounts. If you don't see it, drop a message to support and we'll enable access for you.)

Creating a "Multi-Property"

Click the + Add New button.

Enter a name for the group in the Name field. Select the properties you want the AI to manage using the Select the properties to be included dropdown menu. HostBuddy AI will use data from only the selected properties.

You can customize the tone of the AI responses in the Customize Tone field, or add extra data or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the Extra Data field to give the AI specific instructions.

By default, the AI has access to real-time availability data for all of the selected properties if they are connected to your Property Management System (PMS).

Click the Create Multi Property button.

Testing and Implementation

You can test the multi-property to simulate a guest conversation and evaluate its behavior before implementing it on your website.

To deploy a multi-property: click the three-dot dropdown menu next to it and select Get Chat Link or Embed.

Choose an embed option: Chatbot Link, Window Embed, or Widget Embed.

Widget Embed: This generates code to embed a pop-up chat widget on your website.

Window Embed: This generates code to embed a larger, more prominent chat window on your website. Copy the provided code and paste it into your website's HTML where you want the chat widget to appear.

Chatbot Link: This generates a direct URL you can provide to your guests.