HospoHub Weekly · Issue #1 · 2026-10-14 · Web draft

Stop losing guests to missed calls and unanswered messages

Welcome to the first HospoHub brief. Every week we pick 5 AI tools that fix a real problem for hotels, restaurants, bars, B&Bs, rentals and venues. No hype — just what each one does and who it’s for. This week’s theme: the guest who can’t reach you.

5 picks

  1. Slang AI — AI host that answers the restaurant phone, books tables and handles common questions 24/7. From $399/location/month (Core); checked on vendor site 2026-10-13.
  2. HostBuddy AI — Replies to short-term rental guests overnight from your property info. See pricing page on vendor site.
  3. HiJiffy — One AI inbox for hotel webchat, WhatsApp and OTA messages. Contact for pricing.
  4. Perfect Venue — Event inquiries to deposits faster. Free plan; Professional from $199/location/month (annual).
  5. PriceLabs — Dynamic pricing for rentals and small hotels. Free trial; see vendor pricing page.

One practical tip: the missed-contact audit

For one week, count three things: unanswered phone calls (carrier log), messages answered after 1 hour, and reviews with no reply. Multiply missed calls by your average cheque or booking value. That number tells you which of the tools above pays for itself first — usually the phone.

From our own kitchen: ReplyHost

Reviews are the other place guests talk to you. ReplyHost is our own free tool (labelled “Our product” on HospoHub). Paste a Google, TripAdvisor or Yelp review, pick a tone, and get a thoughtful reply in seconds.

Prices above were checked on each vendor’s own website on 2026-10-13; confirm current pricing with the vendor before you buy. Want to feature a tool or sponsor an issue? Advertise / submit.

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