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Alertify Unveils WelcomeLink

Enhancing Guest Verification for Hospitality Professionals

Guest post in collaboration with Alertify

Published: Jul 02, 2024

4 minute read

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Intro

Alertify, renowned for being the best noise monitoring device and smoking monitoring device tailored for short-term rentals and hotels, has recently launched its latest innovation: WelcomeLink. This all-in-one guest verification portal marks a significant advancement for hosts, property managers, and hoteliers, providing a comprehensive solution for guest verification. 

Why Guest Verification Matters

In today's hospitality landscape, verifying guests' identities and intentions is crucial for several reasons:

  1. Identity Confirmation: Verifying guests' identities ensures that they are who they claim to be, fostering a safer environment for both guests and hosts and hoteliers. By confirming identities through WelcomeLink's verification process, hosts can safeguard their premises against unauthorized entry and potential security breaches. WelcomeLink allows hosts and hoteliers to capture all additional guests’ information ensuring only authorized individuals are allowed on the premises.
  2. Disruption Prevention: By screening guests, hosts can deter disruptive individuals from staying on their premises, thereby preserving the peace and tranquility of their accommodations, and adhere to state noise regulations. Adherence to state noise regulations is important in maintaining compliance and avoiding penalties. By utilizing WelcomeLink to verify guests, hosts, property managers and hoteliers can ensure that their guests respect these regulations, thereby avoiding potential legal issues and preserving the integrity of their business operations.
  3. Fraud Mitigation: The proliferation of online booking platforms has opened avenues for fraudulent activities, posing significant risks to hosts and hoteliers. Through WelcomeLink, hosts can mitigate the risk of fraudulent bookings, protecting themselves from financial losses and legal complications. 

WelcomeLink streamlines the guest verification process through a range of user-friendly features:

  • Document Collection: Guests are prompted to submit ID documents and selfies for accurate identification.
  • Comprehensive Information Gathering: Additional guest details are collected to ensure thorough verification.
  • Digital Signature Collection: Guest agreements and house rules are digitally signed, providing a clear record of consent.
  • Downloadable Reports: Hosts can download completed Guest Verification Reports for reference and documentation on the dashboard. 
  • Payment Verification: Integration with Stripe facilitates payment verification, reducing the risk of fraudulent transactions.
  • Customized Questions: Hosts have the ability to ask customized questions and use this to understand more about the guest and also upsell any extra service offerings to guests.
  • User-Friendly Design: WelcomeLink boasts an intuitive interface, making the verification process seamless and efficient for both hosts and guests.
  • Easy Setup: Hosts can quickly set up WelcomeLink, minimizing administrative burdens and streamlining operations.
  • Automated Messaging: Automated messaging features alleviate the manual workload, enhancing efficiency and responsiveness.
  • Fully Customizable: Hosts can design their guest verification portal that matches their company website and brand colors.

Seamless Integration with Alertify's Noise Monitoring System

Although Alertify's Airbnb noise monitor and WelcomeLink may appear distinct, they are designed to complement each other seamlessly. They work together to provide extensive documentation and proof when resolving guest disputes. Here are ways these two technologies work together:

  • Unified Approach to Guest Management: While Alertify's guest monitoring device tracks noise decibel levels, cigarette and drug smoke, and unauthorized gatherings, Welcome Link gathers guest information, such as digitally signed guest agreements and house rules to prove that guests were aware of the rules and avoid unresolved disputes due to claimed misunderstandings by the guest.
  • Quick Guest Dispute Resolutions: Alertify generates detailed After-Incident Reports documenting the guests’ violations, which details the type of incident, the time it occurred, how long it lasted as well as the guest’s information. These reports can be used in conjunction with WelcomeLink's Guest Verification Reports for evidence in resolving disputes, issuing fines or filing a claim with Airbnb.

Accessibility and Implementation

Alertify has demonstrated its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity by making WelcomeLink readily available on its dashboard, ensuring that all existing clients can use this powerful tool at no additional cost. Moreover, new customers are seamlessly onboarded to this innovative feature upon purchasing an Alertify smoke and noise monitor granting them immediate access to WelcomeLink's comprehensive guest verification capabilities. This strategic approach not only enhances the value proposition for existing clients but also simplifies the adoption process for newcomers to the platform. By integrating WelcomeLink into its dashboard interface, Alertify underscores its dedication to providing holistic solutions that empower hosts, property managers, and hoteliers to elevate their guest verification processes.

In summary, WelcomeLink represents a significant leap forward in guest verification and management for hosts, property managers, and hoteliers. By combining advanced technology with user-friendly features, Alertify continues to empower hospitality professionals in providing safe, secure, and enjoyable experiences for their guests.


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