The 2026 Automation ROI Checklist
đ Is Your Tech Stack Costing You Money? Most hosts have âaccidentalâ tech stacksâa mix of apps that donât talk to each other. Use this checklist to see if you are a Technical Host or a Manual Operator. 1. The âZero-Touchâ Messaging Test Do guests receive check-in instructions automatically without you touching a button? Does your system detect âlate checkoutâ requests and answer them based on your calendar availability? 2. The Hardware-Software Bridge Does your Smart Lock generate a unique code for every guest automatically? Does that code deactivate exactly at 11:00 AM on checkout day? 3. The Yield Intelligence Is your pricing updating at least 4 times a day based on local events and hotel supply? Are you undercutting your own profit by using âStaticâ weekend pricing? đ Your Score: 0-2 Checks: You are a Manual Operator. You are likely losing 10-15 hours a week on âbusy work.â 3-5 Checks: You are an Emerging Tech Host. Your systems are working, but they arenât âtalkingâ to each other. 6+ Checks: You are a Technical Host. Your business is a scalable asset. Need help moving from âManualâ to âAutomatedâ? Book a Tech Audit with me ...
The Zero-Question Digital Guidebook
đą The Modern Guest Experience The #1 reason hosts lose time is âThe FAQ Loopâ answering the same five questions every day. A Technical Guidebook solves this by putting the answers in the guestâs pocket before they even think to ask. đ ď¸ The Tech Stack for Guidebooks I recommend using âAPI-Firstâ platforms that sync directly with your booking calendar: Hostfully: The industry standard for professional scaling. TouchStay: Best for storytelling and local recommendations. Hospitable Guide: The easiest integration if you already use their PMS. đ What Every âTechnicalâ Guidebook Needs: 1. The âOne-Touchâ Wi-Fi Connect Stop typing passwords. Use a QR code generator or a direct âJoin Networkâ link so guests are online in 2 seconds. ...