A great hotel room layout is more than “where the bed goes.” It’s the invisible system that shapes how guests feel the moment they walk in: whether the room feels spacious or cramped, intuitive or confusing, premium or basic. It also affects your operation—cleaning speed, maintenance access, and the ability to standardise .
Choosing software for hospitality industry can feel like building a puzzle with too many pieces: PMS, channel manager, messaging, payments, smart locks, guest apps, pricing tools, compliance… And when you manage multiple vacation rentals (or a hybr...
Running holiday homes in the UK is becoming more regulated—and 2026 is a key turning point. If you manage multiple short-term rentals, compliance is no longer “nice to have”: it’s operational. Registration schemes, local licensing, and planni...
For vacation rental managers, “guest concierge” isn’t a front desk—it’s a scalable way to guide guests, solve issues fast, and deliver standout stays without overwhelming your team. The best operators combine a human touch with a digital la...
Managing short-term rentals across Italy often means scaling operations with fewer on-site tasks, fewer key handovers, and more consistent guest experiences. But when self check-in is involved, check-in de visu becomes a key compliance requirement—...
Mobile apps for hospitality is an umbrella term. For hotels, vacation rentals, villas, resorts, and campings, it can mean anything from a guest-facing digital concierge to back-office systems that run inventory, pricing, and operations. The best resu...
Check-in and check-out times shape everything: housekeeping rhythm, front desk workload, guest satisfaction, and even your upsell revenue. When timing and processes are unclear (or too rigid), you get long lines, frustrated early arrivals, late depar...
If you’re running a hotel in 2026, you’re juggling more variables than ever: labor pressure, rising guest expectations, tighter margins, and technology that keeps evolving (AI, automation, mobile-first journeys). The fastest way to stay sharp—w...
Guest expectations around payments have changed. Travelers want speed, security, and familiar options—especially on mobile. For hoteliers, that means the payment experience is no longer a “back office” topic: it directly impacts conversion, gue...
Managing arrivals across multiple short-term rentals is a daily balancing act: you want a smooth guest experience, but you also need control, security, and fewer operational headaches. That’s why Chekin now integrates with Valnes, bringing smart-lo...
A guest’s first digital touchpoint is often a link: the check-in invitation, a reminder email, or the “complete your registration” message right after booking. If that URL looks generic or unfamiliar, guests hesitate—especially when they’re...
For vacation rental managers and hoteliers, guest data is one of the most valuable (and most underused) assets you already have. Not because “more data” is the goal—but because the right data, captured with low friction and used responsibly, he...
Guest expectations have changed fast. Today’s travelers want speed, control, and personalization—without standing in line or waiting for a reply. That’s why tech in hotels is no longer a “nice to have”: it’s a competitive advantage that i...
