Buyer’s Guide Homestay management software: what a PMS should actually do Hotel PMS software is built for front desks, shift staff, and 100-room properties. Here’s what a 3–8 room Indian homestay actually needs — and what you can skip entirely. By Safiya, Founder · Rukiye Zara ◆10 min read ◆Updated August 2026 Search “PMS for
Systems WhatsApp booking system for your homestay Most homestay enquiries arrive on WhatsApp — and die there. Here’s how to turn every “is this available?” into a confirmed, paid booking without losing the personal touch. By Safiya, Founder · Rukiye Zara ◆11 min read ◆Updated August 2026 WhatsApp is already where your guests are. In
Step-by-Step How to list your homestay on Google Business Profile, Maps, free booking link — the complete setup guide for Indian homestay hosts. Twenty minutes of work, years of commission-free traffic. By Safiya, Founder · Rukiye Zara ◆11 min read ◆Updated July 2026 When a past guest wants to rebook you, or a friend they
Playbook How to get direct bookings for your homestay OTAs bring the first booking. These seven tactics bring the guest back — without paying commission again. A practitioner playbook for Indian homestay hosts. By Safiya, Founder · Rukiye Zara ◆12 min read ◆Updated July 2026 Direct bookings don’t happen because you build a website and
Explained Airbnb’s commission rate in India, explained What changed in the fee model, what you actually pay now, and what it means for your payout. By Safiya, Founder · Rukiye Zara ◆5 min read ◆Updated July 2026 If your Airbnb payouts look different from a year ago, it’s not your imagination — Airbnb changed how
For Hosts, Not Guests An Airbnb alternative — for hosts, not guests Most “Airbnb alternative” lists are written for travellers. This one’s for the host wondering if there’s a way to keep more of what you earn. By Safiya, Founder · Rukiye Zara ◆7 min read ◆Updated July 2026 Search “Airbnb alternative” and almost everything
Direct Bookings A direct booking website for your homestay Stop renting your own guests back from the OTAs. Here’s what a direct booking site actually needs — and how to launch one without a developer. By Safiya, Founder · Rukiye Zara ◆6 min read ◆Updated July 2026 Every guest who books you through an OTA
State Guide · Himachal Pradesh Registration moved fully online in 2026. Who can register now, what it costs, the documents you need, and the exact steps on the official portal. By Safiya, Founder · Rukiye Zara ◆9 min read ◆Updated July 2026 If you own a house in Himachal and want to run it as
Buyer’s Guide The best channel manager for a homestay in India Almost every “top 10” list ranks hotel software. Here’s what a small homestay actually needs, an honest look at the real options, and what it should cost. By Safiya, Founder · Rukiye Zara ◆8 min read ◆Updated July 2026 A channel manager keeps your
Direct Bookings What OTAs really cost your homestay Listing is free. The bookings aren’t. Here’s the commission you’re actually paying every Indian OTA — and what it quietly adds up to over a year. By Safiya, Founder · Rukiye Zara ◆ 7 min read ◆ Updated July 2026 Every OTA tells you the same thing
