What is EU Regulation 2024/1028 and how it affects your tourist accommodation

For years, the listing for a tourist rental served a single purpose: to sell. A good photo, an appealing description, a competitive price, and a few positive reviews were all…

Mobile Apps to Create Traveller Registration Forms Easily in Spain

If you manage a holiday apartment, hotel, rural house or any other type of accommodation in Spain, you already know that the traveller registration form is not optional. Every arriving…

Fines for tourist accommodations for non-compliance with traveller registration legislation

Over the past few years, both the police and the AEPD (Spanish Data Protection Agency) have significantly intensified their interventions to detect tourist accommodations that were not properly complying with…

MiDNI App to check in at a hotel or tourist accommodation

MiDNI digital is a secure digital identity system and official app that lets Spanish citizens carry and present their DNI on their mobile phone with the same legal validity as…

The solution for managing calendars and reservations of Check-in Scan

If you manage tourist accommodations, you know that one of the biggest day-to-day challenges is keeping full control of your reservations. Last-minute changes, double bookings, or lack of global visibility…

Pre-arrival Guide with Useful Information on Check-in Scan: Optimise your guests’ experience

The Useful Information feature in Check-in Scan revolutionizes your guests’ pre-arrival experience by transforming basic data into complete, personalized guides. From detailed descriptions to interactive maps and multimedia resources, this…

Deposits in vacation rental housing

When you rent a holiday home or register on a vacation rental platform, it is common to be asked for a security deposit. But do you really know what it…

Hotel Reception: Functions and Keys to Success

The hotel industry is a universe of details, personalised attention, and well-coordinated processes. At the heart of this machinery lies the hotel front desk department, a key piece in ensuring…

What is Seasonal Rental: Guide for Owners

In the ever-changing real estate ecosystem today, accommodation needs are as diverse as the travellers and professionals themselves. This has driven the popularity of specific rental modalities, among which the…

Tourist Tax in the Algarve: Essential Guide for Owners

The rise of tourist rental has brought new regulations and obligations for property owners and managers of accommodations. One of the most significant in Portugal, particularly in the popular Algarve…

Check-in via WhatsApp in Hotels: Legality and how to ensure privacy

In the digital era, hotels and tourist accommodations seek to optimize the guest experience through practical and fast technological tools. Check-in via WhatsApp is one of these innovations and makes…

Overbooking in hotels: What it is and how to manage it

Hotels are busy places where lots of people want to stay. Sometimes, they sell too many rooms and don’t have enough for everyone. This can be very difficult for the…

Can you check into a hotel at any time?

When planning a trip, one of the most common questions is: can you enter a hotel at any time? Whether due to a late-night flight, a road trip, or an…

Managing Early Arrivals and Late Departures Without Complications

In short-term holiday rentals and hospitality, flexibility can make the difference between a five-star review and a guest complaint. But when guests arrive early or leave hours after check-out, it…

Google Vacation Rentals: The revolution in the search for vacation rentals

In the digital era, planning a trip has never been easier thanks to innovative tools like Google Vacation Rentals. This platform, integrated into the Google search engine, is transforming how…

Fast Check-in in Tourist Accommodations: Advantages and keys to implementing it

The tourism industry constantly evolves to meet growing expectations of modern travellers. In this context, fast check-in in tourist accommodations has become a key trend for enhancing guest experience and…

Types of Hotels: Complete Guide to Choosing the Ideal Hotel

Choosing the right hotel can make the difference between a memorable travel experience and a disappointing one. With a wide variety of types of hotels available today, it’s essential to…

What is tourism seasonality and why is it a challenge for the sector?

Tourist seasonality is one of the most recurrent challenges for destinations, accommodations, and companies in the sector. It refers to the variation in tourist demand throughout the year, generating marked…

How many types of tourism are there?

When you leave your city to unplug, discover new places, or attend an event, you are doing tourism. And no, you do not need to get on a plane or…

What is Flex Living and why is it gaining popularity?

Flex Living (flexible housing) represents a contemporary accommodation approach designed to meet the changing needs of today’s diverse lifestyles. This innovative model offers adaptable stays ranging from a few weeks…

What is a lodge and what are the existing types?

Currently, with the boom and progress of the tourism sector, there are increasingly more types of tourist accommodations in which to categorize a lodging business. Lodge-type hotels are very common…

Different types of hotel rooms

In Spain, hotel rooms are classified to give people a reference about what they’re booking. Hotel room types vary according to occupancy, size, and layout. Types of hotel rooms Hotels…

What is check-out at a hotel and when should it be done?

The hotel check-out is the moment when a guest completes their stay duration, returns the keys at reception, and leaves the tourist accommodation. When booking a hotel room, you should…

What is a boutique hotel?

Quick answer: a boutique hotel is a small property, normally between 10 and 100 rooms, with its own design and identity, a distinctive location and highly personalised service. It is…

House rules for vacation rentals

Establishing a set of rules to regulate vacation rental activity is key to ensuring peaceful coexistence among guests and with the rest of the community neighbors. Vacation rental house rules…

What is a Bed and Breakfast (B&B)? Guide to Getting Started

The literal meaning of Bed and Breakfast (B&B) in Spanish is “cama y desayuno”. This type of accommodation is becoming increasingly popular, especially in major cities around the world, which…

Holiday rental agreement template

What is a holiday rental contract? Holiday rental contracts or short-term tourist rental agreements are legal agreements in contract form between two parties: the owner and the tenant. The owner…

Types of tourist accommodations

When planning a trip, one of the most important aspects is choosing the type of accommodation. Consider the trip’s purpose, as it determines whether you’ll prefer one accommodation option over…

What are guest houses and how do they work?

With tourist accommodation development, there’s growing variety adapted to diverse guest needs. Among options, guesthouses gain increasing importance, combining hotel and homestay characteristics but maintaining unique differences from other tourist…

Local accommodation (AL) registration in Portugal

How can I apply for local accommodation (AL) registration in Portugal? Ensure the building is in an AL-authorised area Portuguese municipalities can define containment zones when authorising tourist rentals with…

Differences between bungalows and cabins

Are you thinking of planning a getaway that offers an idyllic and adventurous experience at the same time? You can find this kind of stay in bungalows and cabins. Both…

OTAs in the tourism sector

The acronym OTAs in the tourism sector stands for Online Travel Agencies, which in Spanish translates as Agencias de viajes online. These are companies whose business model is based on…

Top 9 most popular vacation rental platforms

Vacation homes have gained significant popularity as tourist accommodations in recent years. Many travelers now prefer them over traditional hotel stays, drawn by better nightly rates, greater comfort, and more…

Difference between tourist-use housing (VUT) and housing for tourist purposes (VFT)

VUT: Tourist Use Housing VUT or tourist use housing represents significant tourist accommodations gaining relevance, especially in high-tourism, densely populated areas with abundant vacation rental supply. Tourist use housing (VUT)…

What is early check-in and late check-out?

Incorporating early check-in or late check-out options in tourist accommodations adds significant value to guest stays. Automating both check-in and check-out processes through one tool makes it far more convenient…

What is the MRZ code and how can it be used for the automatic identity validation process?

The MRZ code or Machine-Readable Zone (Zona legible por la máquina) is a set of alphanumeric strings that usually appear on the back of identity documents or passports. It’s a…

Differences between a hotel and a hostel. What we need to know to choose

When planning a trip, one of the most important decisions is choosing your accommodation. When selecting where to stay, we should consider our preferences regarding price and quality, since based…

What is a hotel PMS or Property Management System?

What is a Hotel PMS? A PMS, or Property Management System, is software that helps establishments—whether tourist apartments, campsites, small hostels, or large hotels—to manage and organize all their operations…

How to Travel Cheap: 10 Tips and Tricks for Travelling on a Budget

10 Tips for Traveling on a Budget 1 Book in Advance When looking for cheap airline tickets or budget accommodation prices, try to book in advance. Prices are much more…

What is online check-in at a hotel and when should we do it?

What is online check-in at a hotel? Online check-in at hotels allows guests to register from any location before arrival, reducing wait times and streamlining the experience. It has become…

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