Guide

Know-how for hotels & guesthouses

Practical tips around organisation, workflows and management โ€“ explained concisely by the team behind Stay-Board.

Simple hotel software for small properties

What "simple" really means for hotel software โ€“ and how to spot bloated software before you buy.

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Booking calendar for small hotels & guesthouses

How to stay on top of things with a digital booking calendar โ€“ and when a spreadsheet reaches its limits.

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Creating an invoice for a hotel stay

Mandatory details, VAT on accommodation & breakfast and tips on the sequential invoice number.

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Organising housekeeping in the hotel

Room cleaning without chaos โ€“ with clear statuses and good communication between front desk and cleaning.

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Syncing Booking.com & Airbnb with your hotel calendar

Automatically import iCal feeds from OTAs โ€“ avoid double bookings and receive reservations without manual entry.

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Hotel software for small hotels โ€“ what to look for

Which features actually matter, common cost traps, and why many systems are overkill for small properties.

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Managing a guesthouse digitally โ€“ replace Excel & paper calendars

When the classic methods hit their limits, and how switching to digital management works.

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Guest registration forms in hotels: requirements & digital capture

Who has to sign, which details are mandatory, and how to organise guest registration without a stack of paper.

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Online check-in for hotels: process, benefits & legal basis

How digital check-in before arrival works โ€“ and why the guest-registration requirement is still fully met.

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Charging tourist tax in guesthouses and hotels

Who sets the tourist tax, who is exempt and why it belongs on the invoice without VAT.

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E-invoicing for hotels and guesthouses

What has applied since 2025, the deadlines until 2028 and when business guests need an e-invoice.

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How to avoid double bookings

Where double bookings come from, what to do when one happens โ€“ and a checklist to prevent them.

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Cancellation policies & no-shows

What guests owe when cancelling or not arriving, a template and tips against losses.

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