The tourist tax Catalonia charges changed on 1 April 2026, and the jump is steep enough that any host still quoting last year's figures is now collecting the wrong amount. The Parlament de Catalunya approved the increase on 25 February 2026, and the ...
Hotels no longer compete only on location, price, or amenities. Before booking, guests compare ratings, review quality, recent feedback, and how professionally a property handles public comments. That is why hotel online reputation management has bec...
In hospitality, first impressions are operational. A long queue at reception, a delayed late-night arrival, or a guest who still needs to complete registration can turn check-in into friction before the stay has even begun. That is why the self check...
Managing a short-term rental deposit efficiently is one of the most practical challenges property managers face. It is not only about protecting the property if something goes wrong. It is also about building a smooth operational workflow before chec...
English Tourism Week 2026 is a national tourism campaign taking place from 13 to 22 March 2026. For vacation rental managers, serviced apartments and boutique hospitality operators, it is a strong opportunity to increase visibility, attract domestic ...
Guest satisfaction management is one of the most important growth levers for hotels and vacation rentals in 2026. It affects review scores, guest loyalty, operational efficiency, and revenue. But while most hospitality businesses say guest satisfacti...
The Airbnb vs Booking debate has become one of the biggest strategic questions for property managers in 2026. Platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com dominate global short-term rental distribution, but they work very differently in terms of commissions...
The hospitality industry is no longer competing only on price, location, or amenities. In 2026, guest expectations are shaped by convenience, speed, relevance, and seamless communication. Travelers want more than a place to stay. They want a stay tha...
Short-term rentals are entering a new phase in Europe: not a single EU-wide “license”, but a standardised data layer that makes enforcement easier and more consistent. REGULATION (EU) 2024/1028 introduces common rules for how short-term rental ac...
Managing a security deposit for vacation rental properties is no longer just a basic safeguard. For property managers, it is part of a broader protection strategy that helps reduce disputes, protect revenue, improve guest accountability, and keep ope...
Guests don’t think in “tools.” They think in moments: How do I get in? Where do I park? What’s the Wi-Fi? Can I check out late? When those answers are slow—or inconsistent—reviews suffer and teams burn time repeating the same replies. Tha...
A contactless guest experience is no longer just “self check-in.” For hotel and vacation rental managers, it’s a digitally orchestrated journey where guests can complete key moments—pre-arrival, arrival, in-stay, and check-out—on their phon...
