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News, perspectives and stories from the OpenStays team, for homestays, hotels and resorts alike.
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Why do hotels fail in India? The honest reasons nobody talks about
Why do hotels fail in India? Lease maths, compliance and staff costs that don’t shrink with size, borrowed…
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Do Google reviews really matter for hotels?
Do Google reviews matter for hotels? Yes, in India more than anywhere. What the stars actually decide, how…
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Should hotels take advance payment from guests?
Should hotels take advance payment from guests? An honest, owner-side answer for Indian properties, no-show maths, UPI, refunds…
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The disadvantages of OTA for hotels that only show up after a year
The disadvantages of OTA for hotels rarely show up in month one. Commission creep, rented guests, rate parity,…
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Why guests remember homestays
A homestay is remembered for its people, not its rooms. Why the personal touch is your strongest business…
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Upcoming changes to WhatsApp Business API pricing from October 2026
OpenStays message credits: Each outgoing WhatsApp message, including AI replies, uses 1 credit. Incoming messages are free and…
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We will be discovering Chikkamagaluru
We’re thrilled to share that the OpenStays team is heading to the beautiful hills of Chikkamagaluru this June…