New Website Themes, Payment Processing Cost Allocation, New Shortcode, Expanded Connectivity, and GuestWisely Referral Program
April represents another step forward in our commitment to innovation. At GuestWisely, momentum is about not only releasing new enhancements but also evolving alongside your ambition.
This month, we introduce new capabilities to elevate automation across your operation and broaden your distribution reach, driving your performance and revenue growth.
New Website Themes
GuestWisely has launched new website themes: Aurora and Laguna. This innovation represents our response to the evolving booking demands, transforming your digital storefront into a powerful growth driver.
What sets them apart:
- Integrate with GuestWisely PMS to streamline operations and ensure real-time synchronization.
- Connect with WordPress and Divi 5 to power a high-performing website with an effortless design system.
- Enable a frictionless experience at every stage of the booking journey to drive conversion rates and reduce bounce rates.
- Optimize a direct booking engine to maximize high-margin revenue without reliance on third-party OTAs.
LAUNCH OFFER: 20% discount on the new themes.
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Pass Credit Card Fees to Guests
You can now choose to pass credit card transaction fees directly to your guests. This feature enables you to allocate payment processing costs at the point of checkout, allowing guests to complete their payment with clarity and transparency.
How it works:
- Enable credit card fees in your Service settings.
- Apply the fee automatically at checkout when guests select a credit card as the payment method.
- Exclude the fee when guests choose other payment methods.
Why it matters:
- Gain more control over your pricing strategy.
- Protect revenue margins by reducing operational costs.
New Shortcode: [lead_source]
We have introduced a new shortcode: [lead_source]. This gives you the ability to instantly identify the origin of every booking without the need for manual tracking. By leveraging this data, you can refine your communication strategy to drive higher conversion and revenue growth.
![Create a shortcode [lead_source] on GuestWisely](https://guestwisely.io/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/lead_source.png.webp)
Applicable across:
- Automated messages
- Email templates
- Receipts
Google Travel & Agoda Direct Connections
This May, GuestWisely is launching two direct connections with Google Travel and Agoda. This provides seamless integration at no additional cost, allowing you to centralize your channel management within GuestWisely while scaling your distribution network.
Available for users of:
- Channel Manager
- Channel Manager Lite
The impact:
- Streamline multi-channel connectivity with consistent exposure across leading OTAs.
- Capture higher demand through expanded access to global booking sources.
- Maintain cost-effective distribution with native integrations within GuestWisely.
GuestWisely Referral Program
We have launched the new GuestWisely Referral Program through an integration with Cello. You can now invite your network and get rewards, all fully embedded within your GuestWisely PMS.
Unlock dual rewards:
- You earn: 20% of their revenue – up to $3,000 per successful referral.
- They earn: 10% discount on their GuestWisely subscription.
How it works:
- Send Invite: Copy your unique referral link from the widget inside your GuestWisely PMS and share it with your network.
- Set Preference: Select your preferred option for the initial reward, and your future rewards will be automatically processed.
- Get Rewarded: Once your referral officially joins GuestWisely, you will receive 20% of their subscription value.
Airbnb and Vrbo Preferred Partner Status
GuestWisely is proud to be named a 2026 Preferred Partner by Airbnb and Vrbo. This dual recognition is a testament to our technical rigor and our unwavering focus on powering seamless connectivity in the global travel industry.
What this means for you:
- Improve sync accuracy through a high-performance integration with GuestWisely.
- Streamline operations and optimize workflows with priority access to advanced features.
- Enhance performance on global OTAs that translates into an exceptional guest experience.
Coming Soon
We are on the right track with AI-driven advancements on the horizon. These upcoming features will empower you to master GuestWisely operations while elevating guest experience through smarter AI assistance.
AI Assistant for Messaging & Reviews
Automate guest communication and streamline review management with AI-powered responses.
AI Assistant for Product Guidance
Receive contextual recommendations to optimize your GuestWisely operations based on your unique setup.
Unlocking Value at Every Step
Your growth is the heartbeat of our innovation. At GuestWisely, each step forward is to unlock greater value across your operations:
- New Website Themes: Elevate your digital experience with Aurora and Laguna to turn your high-performing website into high-margin revenue.
- Transaction Fee Allocation: Pass credit card transaction fees to guests at checkout to optimize operational costs.
- New Shortcode: Simplify tracking of booking origins with the [lead_source] shortcode to refine communication strategies.
- Expanded Connectivity: Enable direct connections with Google Travel and Agoda to capture higher demand through global booking sources.
- GuestWisely Referral Program: Experience a seamless referral journey to unlock new revenue opportunities while growing the GuestWisely community.
Unleash the fullest potential of GuestWisely to sharpen your competitive edge. Book a demo now.
