Changelog

Follow new updates and improvements to HelloShift.

March 1st, 2026

Stop chasing data across spreadsheets and systems. HelloShift AI Insights automatically analyzes your property's operations and delivers clear, actionable reports β€” so you can focus on running your hotel, not compiling numbers.

  • Automated daily & weekly reports: Get comprehensive operational summaries delivered every morning, covering guest experience, housekeeping, revenue, and more β€” generated automatically around 6 AM in your property's timezone.

  • Configurable & customizable: Choose which sections matter most, pick your preferred writing style (detailed, brief, or structured), and add custom instructions tailored to your property.

  • Email delivery & team access: Team members can opt in to receive reports via email, keeping everyone informed β€” even when they're away from the dashboard.

πŸ‘‰ Learn more about AI Insights & Reports β†’

πŸ”§ Fixes and Improvements

  • AI Task Check-ins
    Open tasks now receive intelligent follow-up comments based on their urgency β€” guest requests are checked every 10 minutes, housekeeping every 30 minutes, and maintenance daily. No more tasks slipping through the cracks.
    πŸ‘‰ Learn more about AI Task Check-ins β†’

February 1st, 2026

Give every guest a polished digital guidebook β€” without the busywork. The HelloShift Guest Guidebook has been redesigned from the ground up with a fresh, modern appearance, streamlined editing, and AI auto-generation that creates a great-looking guidebook in seconds.

  • AI-powered setup: Generate a complete guidebook from your property details β€” then adopt, iterate, and make it yours.
  • Redesigned appearance: A clean, modern look with customizable cover images, colors, and welcome text that matches your brand.
  • Improved editing: Easier page management, drag-and-drop ordering, and a streamlined admin experience.

πŸ‘‰ Learn more about the Guest Guidebook β†’


πŸ”§ Fixes and Improvements

  • rezStream PMS integration
    Connect your rezStream PMS to HelloShift with a self-service OAuth flow. Automatically sync guest reservations and room data β€” no manual setup required.
    πŸ‘‰ See all PMS integrations β†’

January 1st, 2026

Deliver service at the speed of AI. HelloShift AI Automations now work seamlessly across all guest touchpoints β€” voice calls, messages, and digital interactions β€” ensuring requests are handled consistently and instantly.

  • Unified guest experience: AI responds across voice and messaging channels without breaking context.

  • Instant execution: Guest requests automatically trigger the right template tasks for your team.

  • Faster service delivery: Reduce delays by moving from request to action in seconds, not minutes.

πŸ‘‰ Learn more about AI Automations β†’
πŸ‘‰ Voice AI Assistant overview β†’
πŸ‘‰ Configure the AI Assistant β†’
πŸ‘‰ How template tasks work β†’


πŸ”§ Fixes and Improvements

  • Authorize.Net payment integration
    Authorize.Net now joins Stripe and Shift4, giving you more flexibility in how guest payments are processed.
    πŸ‘‰ Set up Authorize.Net β†’

December 1st, 2025

Easily manage your team’s work hours with HelloShift Staff Scheduling. Create, edit, and share shifts so everyone knows exactly when and where they’re needed.

  • Clear visibility: View and manage all staff schedules in one place.

  • Fewer mix-ups: Keep your front desk, housekeeping, and maintenance teams aligned.

  • Faster updates: Make schedule changes instantly and notify your team right away.

πŸ‘‰ Learn more about Staff Shift Scheduling β†’


πŸ”§ Fixes and Improvements

  • Advanced Conditions for Precise Guest Targeting
    Fine-tune your automations with advanced guest conditions for more targeted communication and smarter workflows.
    πŸ‘‰ See how to use advanced conditions β†’

November 1st, 2025

Turn guest engagement into new revenue opportunities with HelloShift Shopping. Hotels can now showcase products and services directly to guests β€” from upgrades and add-ons to local experiences.

  • Upsell with ease: Promote in-room amenities, parking, or late check-out options.

  • Cross-sell creatively: Offer spa packages, snacks, or local tours.

  • Integrated workflow: Guests can browse, order, and confirm β€” all within HelloShift.

πŸ‘‰ Learn more about the Shopping feature β†’


πŸ”§ Fixes and Improvements

  • Smart Lock Integration (Beta)
    Our smart lock integration is now in beta, making it easier to manage guest access without manual steps. Automatically share key codes and streamline check-in experiences.
    πŸ‘‰ Explore Smart Lock Integration β†’
    πŸ“© Contact us to join the beta trial.

October 1st, 2025

Now you can fine-tune access across your HelloShift account with role-based permissions. Assign roles that match team responsibilities so staff see exactly what they need β€” and nothing more.

  • Greater security: Protect sensitive information by limiting access.

  • Clarity for staff: Reduce confusion by aligning permissions with responsibilities.

  • Flexible setup: Create the right balance between transparency and control.

πŸ‘‰ Learn more about role-based permissions β†’


πŸ”§ Fixes and Improvements

  • Optional β€œDial First” feature
    Choose whether incoming calls should ring your hotel number first or go directly to HelloShift AI. This gives you more flexibility to decide how calls are handled.
    πŸ‘‰ Learn more about Dial First β†’

September 1st, 2025

Make sure your team never misses what matters. You can now pin essential notes and tasks so they stay visible at the top until they’re unpinned.

  • Always on Top: Pinned notes and tasks won’t get buried, keeping urgent remindersβ€”like upsell goals or equipment issuesβ€”front and center.

  • Clearer Communication: Reduce clutter and keep your team aligned by highlighting only the most important items.

πŸ‘‰ Learn how to pin notes and tasks β†’

πŸ”§ Fixes and Improvements

August 1st, 2025

Make sure you’re using everything included in your plan. The new setup checklist walks you through key stepsβ€”like assigning your phone number, importing guests, and activating automated messagesβ€”so your team gets the full value right away.

  • Clear guidance: See exactly what’s done and what’s left to set up.

  • Smarter onboarding: Reduce missed steps and manual work with a guided checklist.

πŸ‘‰ See your plan setup checklist β†’

πŸ”§ Fixes and Improvements

  • AI Assign now uses historical room data
    Guest room assignments are more accurate with the use of past room preferences.
    πŸ‘‰ Learn about AI Assign β†’

  • Better guest matching for voice calls
    Incoming calls are now matched to guests by phone number for more personalized support.
    πŸ‘‰ Set up the AI Voice Assistant β†’

July 1st, 2025

Managing costs shouldn’t mean compromising service. With the new Messaging Segment Calculator, you can preview how many message segments (and costs) each guest message will useβ€”helping you keep Twilio charges low while still delivering the right communication.

  • Stay in control: See how message length and encoding affect costs.

  • Save money, keep quality: Shorter, optimized messages reduce fees without hurting guest experience.

πŸ‘‰ Learn how to manage guest messaging costs β†’

πŸ”§ Fixes and Improvements

June 1st, 2025

Avoid disturbing guests at odd hours. You can now set messaging windows so that automated jobs, triggers, and chat widget responses only happen during the hours you choose.

  • Respect guest comfort: Control when automated messages are sent.

  • Flexible settings: Apply time windows to both automations and the chat widget.

πŸ‘‰ Learn how to set messaging hours β†’

πŸ”§ Fixes and Improvements