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Guides and news for short-stay operators
Practical, sourced guides for people who run serviced apartments, vacation rentals, hostels and small hotels, plus Ribat news and changes across the industry. Each guide answers one operational question and says plainly what works, what does not, and why.
Latest posts
- Guides Hotel PMS pricing How vendors charge, what is usually extra, and worked monthly costs at 5, 20 and 50 rooms.
- Guides PMS vs channel manager What a hotel PMS and a channel manager each do, when one is enough, and when to buy them separately.
- Guides TTLock gateway setup What works without a gateway, how to connect a G2, where to place it and how to check it is online.
- Guides How often does Airbnb iCal sync? Airbnb’s 3-hour iCal refresh, why it causes double bookings, and how to reduce the risk.
- Guides TTLock door codes for Airbnb, Booking.com & Agoda Give every guest a unique TTLock code that expires at checkout, on every channel.
Frequently asked questions
Who writes these posts?
The Ribat team, which builds property management software for short-stay operators. Each post shows when it was last updated, and guides list their sources.
Is the blog only about Ribat?
No. Guides explain how things work across platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com and Agoda, and mention Ribat where it is relevant. Ribat news is labelled as such.
Related pages
- Feature Smart lock automation A unique, time-limited TTLock code for every booking, emailed to the guest automatically.
- Feature Channel manager Real-time two-way sync with Booking.com, Expedia and Agoda, built into your PMS.
- Pricing Pricing Flat monthly fee per property from $49, 0% commission.
- Home Ribat home The all-in-one PMS for apartments, hostels and hotels.
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