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News, perspectives and stories from the OpenStays team, for homestays, hotels and resorts alike.
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AI Hotel Recommendations: How Guests Are Choosing Stays Now
AI hotel recommendations are changing how guests shortlist stays. Here is where the names come from, who becomes…
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Homestay vs Hotel: What Guests Are Really Choosing Between
Homestay vs hotel is not a contest with a winner. They sell two different promises. Here is what…
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How Many Staff Does a Small Hotel Need in India?
How many staff does a small hotel need in India? Branded hotels run 1.5 per room, but a…
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What Is a Good Occupancy Rate for a Hotel in India?
A good occupancy rate for a hotel in India depends on the property you run. The national average…
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2026 Festive Season Pricing for Hotels
2026 festive season pricing for hotels: the dates that matter from October to December, how much more to…
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OpenStays honoured as Best Tourism Startup at Karnataka Tourism Awards 2026
OpenStays was honoured as the Best Tourism Startup at the Karnataka Tourism Awards 2026 on World Tourism Day…
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How Many Rooms Should a Hotel Have to Be Profitable? The Honest Maths
How many rooms should a hotel have to be profitable? There is no magic number, but there is…
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OpenStays receives FKCCI’s Tourism Innovation Award 2026
OpenStays received FKCCI’s Tourism Innovation Award 2026 at the third FKCCI Tourism Convention in Bengaluru. Read about the…
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Should Hotels Offer Free Cancellation?
Should hotels offer free cancellation? It is not a policy, it is a price. What it really costs,…
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Does Instagram Bring Bookings for Hotels?
Does Instagram bring bookings for hotels? Rarely, and never the way owners expect. What reels actually do, the…