10 Benefits of digital guidebooks for travelers and hosts

A walkthrough on how digital guidebooks help reduce host work, and improve the guests' stay and overall experience.

Benefits for Travelers

1. All the details about the property are available in one place
Guests can be informed about check-in details, house rules, Wi‑Fi, local recommendations, and other without going through emails or PDFs.
2. Always up to date
Digital guidebooks can be updated instantly. Guests thus see the latest instructions, recommendations and other details present in your guidebook.
3. Personalized stays
Guidebooks can offer guests a stay that is more in-sync with their interests by offering recommendations and other details about local events; all depending on the season and duration of their visit.
4. Adaptable to any device
Guests can access the guidebook on phones, tablets, or laptops. No app download is necessary.
5. Better local recommendations
The recommendations section in the guidebook helps travelers find restaurants and attractions.

1. Fewer questions
Hosts get fewer messages about check-in, appliances, parking. All due to the check in instructions, getting there and house rules section in the guidebook.
2. Easier check-ins and check-outs
Hosts can add photos and step-by-step instructions of getting to the location to improve the first time travelers come to their vacation rental or hotel.
3. Better guest reviews
A guidebook improves the guest experience and often this means better and more reviews.
4. Time savings
Guidebooks reduce frequent and recurring questions. This allows hosts to focus on their rental's day-to-day activities or staff to focus on what is important to their employer. Answering common questions, helping on check-ins, or communicating house rules in person is no longer needed.
5. Professional branding
Different themes, property logos or images, and content give the property a more professional feel.