How to migrate from a direct integration to the Nowistay PMS integration
If you currently use a direct Airbnb or Booking.com integration (not via a PMS, before March 1 2026), we strongly recommend upgrading to the new Nowistay integration. It provides a more powerful, more reliable experience — with no cohost invitation needed.
Why switch to the Nowistay integration?
More reliable messaging — the Nowistay integration never misses a guest message. It is connected directly to the platforms and handles messages in real time.
Handles all messages from the start — unlike the direct integration, the Nowistay integration can answer all messages, including booking inquiries from the very first message, before a booking is even confirmed.
No cohost or configuration needed — for both Airbnb and Booking.com, you no longer need to invite a cohost or configure a specific Booking contact. The Nowistay integration handles everything through a simple, guided connection flow using your main account.
Centralized calendar and pricing — Nowistay becomes your channel manager, centralizing your calendar availabilities and pricing across all your connected platforms. This means fewer double bookings and easier management. Plus it gives the AI more power to manage your calendar.
Should I migrate?
The switch is highly recommended for all users currently using a direct Airbnb or Booking.com integration.
However, if you use a PMS (Property Management System) that is not yet supported by Nowistay (such as SuperHote, Guesty, Hostaway, or others not listed in our integrations), and you wish to keep using that PMS, then you should continue with your current direct integration setup. The Nowistay integration replaces the need for a separate PMS by acting as your channel manager.
If your PMS is already supported (e.g., Smoobu, Lodgify, Beds24), you can keep or connect via the PMS integration instead, no migration needed for those setups.
How to migrate
The migration process is simple and takes only a few minutes:
In the synchronization section, click "Change synchronization method".
Select the "Nowistay Integration" option.
Follow the guided steps to connect your Airbnb and/or Booking.com account through Nowistay.
Once connected, your assistant will automatically start using the new integration. Your existing settings, welcome guide, and assistant configuration will be preserved.
Watch how it do it
What happens to my current setup?
Your assistant configuration (personality, welcome guide, rules) remains unchanged.
Your bookings and calendar data will be synced through the new integration.
If you previously had a cohost on Airbnb for the direct integration (or on booking.com), you can remove it after the migration is complete — it is no longer needed.
