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Details

A Concierge Inbound Agent is capable of:
  • Greeting guests and confirming bookings or stay details.
  • Providing real-time information about check-in, amenities, or property rules.
  • Sharing local recommendations and handling guest requests.
  • Routing calls or sending notifications to property managers when escalation is needed.
The Concierge is designed to act as a 24/7 guest assistant, improving service quality while reducing manual coordination for property hosts and managers.

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Configuring the Concierge Role

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1. Creating a Concierge Agent

  • From the Home screen in AVA, click Add New Agent in the Active Agents section.
  • Choose to deploy the agent via Phone, Web, or Both, depending on how you want guests to reach it.
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  • In the role dropdown, select Concierge.
    • This role only appears once your Hostaway account is connected.
    • Connecting Hostaway automatically imports your property data and makes it available to the AI.
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Once selected, configuration is organized into three tabs — Agent Settings, Call Settings, and Voice Settings.

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2. Defining the Concierge’s Behavior

After selecting the Concierge role, you’ll train your AI to properly represent your property or brand.
Unlike other roles, the Concierge automatically populates many fields using Hostaway property data. The following input fields help you tailor its responses:
  • Greeting – How the Concierge answers calls (e.g., “Welcome to Seaside Villas, your virtual concierge speaking.”)
  • Introduction Text – Optional message explaining the AI’s role.
  • Property Manager Name – The manager or host the agent refers to.
  • Property Manager Title – The title of that person, such as “Host” or “Guest Experience Manager.”
  • Property Details – Auto-filled from Hostaway (address, amenities, Wi-Fi, check-in/out times).
  • Additional Details – Notes like “Early check-in available on request.”
  • Local Recommendations – Restaurants, landmarks, or experiences you’d like highlighted.
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If your Concierge Agent is deployed on the web, you can customize its widget appearance and placement using the Web Agent tab.
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Web Widget Style

  • Primary Color – Match your website branding.
  • Theme – Choose Light or Dark.
  • Idle Image and Speaking Image – Control how the Concierge looks when idle or talking.
  • Speaking Animation Toggle – Enable animation while the AI speaks.
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Advanced Settings

  • Choose Embedded or Overlay placement.
  • Justify Left, Center, or Right.
  • Enable on-screen text (Overlay only).
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Website Setup

  • Add the domain(s) where the Concierge will appear.
  • Include both www. and non-www versions if applicable.
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Once saved, AVA generates a code snippet to embed on your website.
Knowledge Packs let your Concierge reference additional documents or URLs beyond what’s imported from Hostaway.
This is ideal for adding house manuals, FAQs, or brand policies.Supported plans:
  • Business Professional: 1 Pack
  • Business Growth: 2 Packs
  • Agency Lite: 1 Pack
  • Agency Unlimited: 2 Packs
Steps to Add:
  1. In the agent configuration screen, scroll to Knowledge Packs.
  2. Click Create New Knowledge Pack.
  3. Choose to Upload Files (.pdf, .txt, .docx, etc.) or Enter URLs to scan.
  4. You can edit, delete, or toggle packs on/off anytime.
🚫 Note: Sub-accounts cannot access Knowledge Packs from the agency’s main account.

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3. Assigning Actions to the Concierge AI

Once your agent’s behavior and optional modules are configured, scroll to the section titled “What actions can the agent take?” Each action appears as a toggle switch:
  • Turning a toggle on opens a configuration sidebar.
  • Once configured, the setup will be retained, even if later turned off.
  • Re-enabling the toggle restores the saved configuration instantly.
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Call Transfer

  • Enter the phone number to transfer to.
  • Define when the transfer should occur.
  • Add a message to be spoken before the transfer (e.g., “Let me connect you to someone who can help with that.”).
  • Multiple call transfers can be set up with unique hours and conditions. If two conditions are true at once, the system prioritizes the first configuration in the list.
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  • You can configure business/availability hours to prevent disruptive off-hour transfers (for example, to avoid calls going through late at night).
    Outside configured hours, the Concierge will offer alternatives such as taking a message or sending an email.
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  • Select the days of the week and customize the hours for each day.
    After setting one day, you can use Copy All to apply the same schedule across all days if desired.
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  • Transfers only work in phone-based agents.
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Notify The Rep

  • Enter up to 10 email addresses to receive notifications.
  • Each email includes:
    • Guest details
    • Call summary and transcript
    • Call sentiment
    • Recording link (unless the call was transferred)
  • These are internal notifications only, meant for hosts, property managers, or support teams.
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Once saved, your Concierge will be active and ready to manage guest calls, relay key details, and ensure that live staff are notified when necessary.

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FAQs & Troubleshooting

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General Questions

No. The Concierge requires a Hostaway connection to sync property data and reservations.
Yes. Each Concierge can represent a unique property and phone number once connected to Hostaway.

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Configuration

No. The Concierge automatically syncs property data such as amenities, guest details, and check-in instructions from Hostaway.
Yes. You can adjust voice tone, responsiveness, and greeting text under Voice Settings and Agent Settings.

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Usage and Results

It’s ideal for answering guest inquiries, confirming bookings, and relaying information during active stays.
All Concierge activity appears in the Call History and Agent Logs within AVA.
For additional questions or guidance, try using our Virtual Support Agent! Available 24/7 to help resolve most issues quickly at thinkrr.ai/support. If you still need assistance, visit our support site at help.thinkrr.ai or contact our team directly at hello@thinkrr.ai.