Allow Messages To Trigger By Tag
PMs have added tags to help identify returning guests. They've expressed the desire to create templates that will only be sent to those individuals, but tags need to be added to the trigger conditions in order for this to happen.
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Hannah Castillo commented
Adding to this for another user:
Overview
We would love the ability to use Property Tags as conditions within message triggers and automations in Hostfully PMS.
Currently, triggers can be filtered using conditions like:
* Property is
* Channel is
* Booking source
* Reservation detailsHowever, for users managing large and diverse portfolios, maintaining property-specific trigger conditions becomes increasingly difficult as new listings are onboarded.
Proposed Feature
Add a trigger condition option such as:
* Tag is
* Tag is not
* Property contains tagThis would allow users to assign tags at the property level and use those tags dynamically within automated messaging triggers.
Example Use Cases
Short-Term vs Mid-Term Rentals
A user could:
* Tag properties as “Short-Term” or “Mid-Term”
* Create messaging automations specific to each rental type
* Automatically include newly onboarded properties simply by applying the correct tagPet-Friendly Properties
Users could:
* Tag listings “Pet Friendly”
* Send automated pet-related instructions, waivers, or fees only to applicable propertiesOwner-Specific Messaging
Property managers with multiple owners could:
* Tag properties by owner name or ownership group
* Customize messaging flows, branding, or operational instructions accordinglyOperational Differences
Other potential use cases include:
* Luxury vs Standard properties
* Condos vs Houses
* Properties with pools/hot tubs
* Region-based communication
* Different check-in procedures
* Seasonal propertiesBenefits
Scalability
As portfolios grow, users would no longer need to manually edit triggers every time a new property is added.
Reduced Human Error
Instead of remembering to update multiple automation rules, users would simply apply the correct property tag.
Improved Organization
Tags already serve as an organizational tool within Hostfully. Extending them into automation logic would create a much more powerful and efficient workflow.
More Flexible Automation
This feature would dramatically improve the flexibility and maintainability of automated guest communication for property managers of all sizes.
Why This Matters
For users managing large, evolving, or highly segmented portfolios, automation maintenance becomes time-consuming and error-prone. Leveraging property tags as trigger conditions would create a more scalable and future-proof system for messaging automation.