Tips, guides & hotel stories
Practical advice, product updates, and the occasional story from the world of independent hospitality.
Easy way to set colours for different booking sources
Keep your calendar clean and scannable. Learn how to colour-code bookings by source — so you can instantly tell whether a reservation came from Booking.com, Airbnb, or a direct call.
Simpler way to see housekeeping room status
Managing housekeeping doesn't need to involve clipboards or radio calls. This guide shows how your team can view and update room status in real time — from any device.
What are the trade-offs with free hotel software?
Free always sounds appealing. But free hotel software often comes with hidden costs — limited support, missing features, or data you can't trust. Here's what to consider before you commit.
Dive resorts: manage rooms and diving activities in one calendar
For properties that sell more than just beds, 1Day can track diving activities, boat trips, and add-on experiences alongside room bookings — all in one view.
Iron Guest: Ms. Venera
The first in our Iron Guest fiction series — stories of the most demanding, quirky, and memorable guests ever to walk through a hotel lobby. Dedicated to every hotelier who has seen it all.
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