Grow Your Business with Our Educational Resources for Vacation Rental and Hotel Owners and Managers
The vacation rental industry is going through a moment of transformation. Regulation, automation, guest expectations… what do the people running it every day really think? We surveyed 331 operators across Spain, Italy and English-speaking markets to find out what's keeping them up at night, where they're investing and what they expect from 2026. In this report you'll find the data, the trends and the insights to stay ahead of what's coming.
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What should be a simple task becomes a headache that wastes your hours and energy. The reality is that the tourist tax isn't going away. It's a legal obligation in many destinations. The good news is that it can be managed easily and automatically. In this guide, we'll explain how.
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The hospitality industry is evolving. Guests now demand speed, convenience, and personalization at every step of their stay. From booking to check-out, each interaction shapes whether their visit is simply satisfactory—or an experience they’ll want to repeat.
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In this guide, you will find everything you need to know to obtain your tourism license easily. We also explain what the Rental Registration Number is and how the Ventanilla Única works to streamline your procedures.
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This Vacation Rental Operations Guide is a comprehensive manual designed to help vacation rental managers and hosts navigate the current landscape of the industry and achieve success in the upcoming peak season.
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Free guide on using the AVS system to meet guest registration laws, protect guest data, and automate reporting in line with GDPR and the Bavarian Registration Act.
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Ensure full compliance with Czech guest registration laws—learn how to use UbyPort, handle guest data securely under GDPR, and streamline reporting with digital tools designed to save time and reduce risk.
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Discover how the new traveler registration works, what its implications are, and how to use the Ses.Hospedajes portal step by step.
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Everything you need to know about the new report on reservations and cancellations to the Ministry of the Interior's platform, Ses.Hospedajes.
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Learn the details about the obligation to identify guest identity to enable intelligent access to the property.
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Learn the legal requirements for guest registration in Croatia and ensure compliance while enhancing the guest experience.
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Navigate the legal requirements in the UAE, including DTCM HH 2.0 and EMAAR portals. Learn what data to collect, how to report it, and stay compliant with taxes, e-invoicing, and security standards.
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This guide provides an overview of Italy’s guest registration rules, the consequences of non-compliance, regional reporting to Alloggiati Web and ISTAT, among other essential requirements.
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A must-read for vacation rentals and hotels in Portugal, this guide explains how to collect and submit guest data efficiently to SEF/AIMA while ensuring compliance.
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Free guide on how to send key information to your guests and reduce time spent answering questions, from Wi-Fi details to local recommendations.
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Free guide on implementing advanced biometric checks, security measures, and automation to enhance guest experience, protect your property, and streamline operations.
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Free guide for vacation rentals and hotels on implementing effective damage protection strategies to preserve your property and ensure a smooth, worry-free guest experience.
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Free guide for vacation rentals and hotels on enhancing brand consistency and creating a seamless, on-brand check-in experience that builds trust and leaves a lasting impression.
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With experience-based upselling, you’re not selling extras — you’re curating moments guests will rave about. And the best part? You earn more without adding extra work.
Download"With 200+ villas on the Costa Blanca, we simplified check-in with the Chekin app: it automates sending data to the authorities and enables a convenient online check-in. The integration with our ERP saved us time."
"Chekin simplifies data collection and regulatory compliance. Its technology removes the manual process and frees up time for our business."
"With Chekin we save more than 2 hours a day by automating guest communication and legal registration, and offering online and self check-in. It improved the guest experience."
"As a growing company, Chekin helps us send guest records to the authorities across different parts of Austria and calculate tourist taxes. It lets us expand across Europe safely and easily."
"Chekin brings great value by automating guest registration, saving time for the team and delivering a barrier-free experience for our guests."
"We manage 100+ tourist accommodations. We used to use spreadsheets and files for check-ins; with Chekin we save time by digitizing the whole process. We're very happy working with them."
