Better Support for Last-Minute Bookings
Managing last-minute reservations just got a whole lot easier.
With the new Bookings Autopilot Wizard in AdvanceCM, you can automate the critical tasks that come with fast-turnaround bookings — from guest emails to internal task assignments — so nothing slips through the cracks.
Whether a booking is confirmed at midnight or a guest reschedules hours before arrival, Autopilot keeps your workflow smooth and your team in sync. You can automatically:
✅ Send instant confirmations and pre-arrival instructions
✅ Assign cleaning or check-in tasks right away
Pro tip: If you want your trigger to fire even for very late bookings — for example, when a booking is confirmed after the scheduled check-in time — make sure to check the “Run for late bookings” box in the automation settings. This ensures no last-minute reservation gets overlooked.
This is especially powerful for hosts and property managers who handle high volumes or same-day check-ins — allowing you to provide a seamless experience without the chaos.
👉 Want to customize your automations? Read the full help article here to learn how to set it up.
And as always — reach out if you need a hand: support@tokeet.com
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Some days just don’t work for a guest arrival, whether it’s a holiday, a maintenance window, or a turnover day your team can’t cover. This episode walks through check-in and check-out restrictions, the most requested feature in AdvanceCM, now live in the Rentals module. You’ll hear how to block arrivals or departures for a date range, such as December 24 to 26, and how to allow check-ins only on the weekdays you choose. We also cover channel-specific rules, like keeping Airbnb to Friday and Saturday arrivals while direct bookings stay open through Sunday. Finally, we explain what to check before switching rules on, from existing reservations to sync time and visibility on booking sites.
Key Takeaways:
✅ Block check-ins or check-outs for any date range
✅ Limit arrivals to the weekdays you choose
✅ Set different rules for each booking channel
✅ Existing reservations stay unchanged
✅ More restrictions mean fewer guests can book, so review rules each season
Related Links:
Company: https://www.tokeet.com/Blogs: https://www.tokeet.com/blog/Blog: Check-in and Check-out Restrictions: How to Set Them in AdvanceCM 👉 https://blog.tokeet.com/check-in-and-check-out-restrictions/
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