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What is GDPR

How does the GDPR impact hosts? Your compliance checklist

What is GDPR? GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is a EU law concerning data privacy and security, widely considered the most stringent data protection regulation globally. The primary goal of the GDPR is to protect individuals’ rights to privacy and … Read More

Who is GuestAdmin for?

Who is GuestAdmin for? Use cases across the hospitality industry

Running accommodation today means more than offering a comfortable room. It’s about managing data, compliance, and guest experience seamlessly. Across Europe, hosts and property managers face increasing regulation for guest registration, contracts, and reporting. That’s why GuestAdmin was built: to … Read More

why shouldn't submit guest data to authorities

Why shoudn’t submit guest forms manually to authorities?

If you’re still filling out and submitting guest forms manually to government portals, you’re not alone. Howerver, you’re also taking unnecessary risks. With new laws like Spain’s Royal Decree 933/2021, Portugal’s Alojamento Local (AL) regulations, and Croatia’s eVisitor system, authorities … Read More

New GuestAdmin feature: Rental contract manager

The new Rental Contract Manager feature is out now!

A lot of owners & property managers alike have asked us if we can provide a “Rental Contract Management” service from within our system, so they can keep all their guest admin in One place. Finally, we got there albeit … Read More

How to stay compliant with Croatia’s eVisitor system

How to stay compliant with Croatia’s eVisitor system

Croatia’s Adriatic coastline has become a magnet for tourists and property investors. It makes short-term rentals a key part of the country’s tourism economy. But if you are a commodation provider, you must follow strict rules set by the Croatian … Read More

How to register a CIN code in Italy

How to register a property and get a CIN code in Italy?

In Italy, every short-term rental must now have a CIN code. Here’s a clear, step-by-step explanation of how to register your short-term rental and obtain the CIN (Codice Identificativo Nazionale) as of 2025. What is the CIN code? The CIN … Read More

Short term rental rules in Italy

Italy’s short-term rental rules: What hosts need to know in 2025

Italy is one of the most regulated when it comes to short-term rentals. Whether you’re hosting a small apartment in Rome or a villa in Tuscany, new rules introduced in 2024 – 2025 affect all hosts. Here’s a clear and … Read More

Portugal Alojamento Local

Portugal Alojamento Local (AL): What hosts must do

If you rent to tourists in (short stays under ~30 nights), you fall under Alojamento Local (AL) rules. In late 2024 and early 2025, the legal framework changed again, so it’s important to know what applies now, from when, and … Read More

The EU’s new EES: What UK travelers must update

The EU’s new EES: What UK travelers must update

Starting 12 October 2025, the way UK passport holders travel to the EU is about to change significantly. With the rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES), the European Union is digitizing its external borders – replacing passport stamps with biometric … Read More

Common Mistakes when submitting guest data manually

Common mistakes when submitting guest data manually & How to avoid them

In countries like Spain, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Romania or Belgium, where strict regulations govern how guest data must be collected and submitted, handling this process manually leaves too much room for error. Whether you manage a single holiday … Read More