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Operations - November 6, 2025 - 3 min read
We’re excited to introduce the ReservationKey Referral Rewards Program — a new way to thank you for spreading the word! Share your unique referral link or invite friends by email, and when they sign up, you’ll both receive an e-gift card worth half of their first month’s payment (up to $200). It’s our way of saying thanks for helping others discover ReservationKey!
Operations - January 18, 2021 - 3 min read
We’ve made a number of improvements to the iCal section of the system. The biggest change is that we are now able to automatically cancel reservations and handle modifications (with some limitations, see below). We have also added a one-click way to run the import of all iCal links in your account. Cancellations To enable …
Operations - December 7, 2020 - 2 min read
We have implemented a Timed Hold feature. You can now set a status to change after X number of hours. This is useful for being able to hold a reservation for a potential guest, but have the units unblock automatically if they don’t reserve (by clicking on the link to pay and paying) in time. …
Operations - October 30, 2018 - 2 min read
1. Can I set the system so that it is an inquiry only? Yes! By changing the system to not block the dates until the reservation is confirmed, this is easy to do. Also add text in the reservation page header and confirmation page to make it clear to guests that you will review their …
Operations - October 30, 2013 - 2 min read
For those who use ReservationKey to manage vacation rentals, we are happy to announce that we now have full connectivity with external systems using iCal links. It is possible to import reservations into ReservationKey by adding the link from an external system to ReservationKey, and it is also possible for external systems to update their …
Operations - April 11, 2013 - 2 min read
We’ve reviewed all of our apps, and made a couple of changes: sign into ReservationKey from each app page new simple app for online bookings through Facebook Previously, you had to be signed into ReservationKey in a different tab in the same browser in which you were editing your Facebook apps. This caused some confusion …
Operations - January 29, 2013 - 2 min read
Skip Auto Emails and Exclude From Reports We’ve noticed that users are now using the Reservation Status “Don’t block the calendar” for uses other than for what it was originally designed for, for cancelled reservations. Since this was originally for cancelled reservations any reservation set to a status which doesn’t block the calendar would not …
Operations - December 6, 2012 - 5 min read
Users often ask what they can do to more fully utilize the various features of ReservationKey. While this list is nowhere near exhaustive, here are a few things you can do that quickly come to mind: Fully Integrate Payments One of the best things you can do to save you time is to process all …
Operations - November 23, 2012 - 4 min read
Recently we’ve seen an uptick in interest in our system from people that manage vacation rental homes, condos, cabins, etc. I’m happy to say the system works great for these type of users, and continues to improve everyday. Here is a link to a recent recommendation from a property manager user in Miami:http://www.facebook.com/ReservationKey/posts/561688777190413 And here …
Operations - October 21, 2012 - 2 min read
From the Reservation Details page, the Change link now opens a small window where quick adjustments to a reservation can be made. This window contains several useful features. 1. Move RoomsSimply select the new room to move this guest to. After selecting the room, the system will automatically check to see if the newly selected …