Key box self check-in with automatic access codes
Key box self check-in in the UK and Ireland: guest records, permission for the key safe, when to send the code and how to send it automatically once approved.
Vezpa Blog UK & Ireland
Practical guides, current regulation and concrete advice for those running holiday lets, B&Bs and small hotels in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
Small hotel software in the UK and Ireland: what it must do in 2026
What small hotel software in the UK or Ireland must do in 2026: tape chart, channel manager, guest records, visitor levies, till and invoices. With a checklist.
Till for B&Bs and small hotels: bar, breakfast, minibar and shop with charge to room
How to run the bar, breakfasts, minibar and shop in a B&B or small hotel: a separate extras folio, charge to room, settle at check-out and an end-of-day till report.
Tap to Pay for B&Bs, guest houses and holiday lets: take cards on your phone
Your phone becomes the card machine: what to take at the desk, when a Stripe Terminal reader still makes sense, contactless security, payment receipts and payment links for guests who are not on site. With a checklist and real scenarios.
Guest message templates: 10 ready-to-copy messages for holiday lets
10 guest message templates for before, during and after the stay: booking confirmation, directions, self check-in, payment reminder, check-out, review request. Email or WhatsApp?
Upselling extras to guests: breakfast, transfers, late check-out and spa
Upselling for B&Bs, holiday lets and small hotels in the UK and Ireland: which extras to offer, when, how to present them, and how to track extra revenue and TRevPAR.
Dynamic pricing for small properties: build your seasons from your own booking history
A practical method for small properties: read past occupancy and ADR, define 4-6 seasons, handle bank holidays and events, minimum stay, last-minute discounts, floor and ceiling prices.
Best PMS software for holiday lets and B&Bs in UK and Ireland 2026
A practical comparison of the most-used PMS solutions for holiday let owners, B&Bs and small hotels in the UK and Ireland. Real prices, guest registration, tourism levies, and channel manager for Booking.com.
Furnished Holiday Lettings abolished: what changed for UK hosts in 2025-2026
The FHL tax regime was abolished from 6 April 2025. What it means for UK holiday let owners in 2026: loss of CGT reliefs, mortgage interest restriction, Making Tax Digital quarterly reporting, and how a good PMS helps.
Short-Term Tourist Letting Register in Ireland 2026: complete guide
The new Short-Term Tourist Letting Register run by Fáilte Ireland, planning permission in Rent Pressure Zones, 90-day threshold, registration fees, offences up to €300,000 and how to comply without manual work.
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