Guides for hotel owners
Practical, no-nonsense advice for independent hotels, villas and guesthouses.

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Avoid double bookings
Why double bookings happen at small hotels and villas, what they cost, and the five habits and tools that prevent them.
Read more →Direct bookings vs commission
A simple calculation of what a booking costs on Booking.com or Agoda compared to a direct booking, and how to win more direct guests.
Read more →Gap-night pricing
What gap nights are, why they stay empty, and how to price them so you fill short holes without discounting your whole calendar.
Read more →Nyepi and closed nights
What Nyepi means for Bali hotels and villas, and how to handle closed nights for arrivals, departures and children on your booking page and channels.
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