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PMS comparison 10 May 2026 · 8 min read

Alternatives to MyTourist in 2026 — an honest comparison

MyTourist is an established name in the Belgian market, strong on invoicing and tourist tax. Still, many operators look for a more modern, user-friendly package with a smooth calendar, automatic channel sync and WhatsApp. An honest comparison with BedFlow, Cubilis, RoomRaccoon and Lodgify.

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PMS comparison 11 June 2026 · 9 min read

BedFlow vs MyTourist — an honest comparison for B&B operators

MyTourist is strong on tax, tourist tax and accounting export. BedFlow PMS focuses on ease of use: a visual drag-and-drop calendar, automatic channel sync, a WhatsApp inbox next to the booking and a commission-free booking widget. Plus: BedFlow PMS installs as an app on your phone (PWA). An honest comparison for B&B operators weighing their options.

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Guest communication 15 May 2026 · 7 min read

How to automate WhatsApp communication with B&B guests without becoming impersonal?

Guests increasingly reply via WhatsApp. Which automation works — and which feels like spam? A practical guide.

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Migration guide 25 May 2026 · 8 min read

From MyTourist to Channex: how to migrate your B&B without losing bookings

A practical migration guide based on the real switch of B&B Burgemeestershof: channel order, OTA pitfalls, 72h monitoring and tools that make the migration safe.

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PMS basics 9 June 2026 · 9 min read

What is a PMS? Property Management System for B&Bs explained (2026)

A PMS is the operating system of your B&B: calendar, channels, payments, invoices and guest communication in one place. What exactly does it do, what does it cost, and when do you need one?

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Direct bookings 11 June 2026 · 10 min read

Driving direct bookings: how to pay less commission to Booking.com

Booking.com and Airbnb take 15 to 18% commission on every booking. With your own booking widget, smart pricing and good guest communication you shift part of those bookings to your own channel — commission-free. A practical guide for B&B operators.

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Invoicing & tax 12 June 2026 · 8 min read

Tourist tax for your B&B: how the city tax works and how to invoice it correctly

The tourist tax is a municipal levy separate from VAT. Each municipality sets its own rate and declaration. How do you calculate it, put it correctly on your invoice and keep the declaration smooth — even for OTA bookings?

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Pricing strategy 13 June 2026 · 9 min read

Pricing strategy for your B&B: setting room rates with dynamic pricing and length-of-stay discounts

A fixed rate all year round leaves money on the table. With a thoughtful pricing strategy — a fair base rate, seasonal and weekend pricing, length-of-stay discounts and some last-minute logic — you get more revenue out of the same rooms. A practical guide for B&B operators.

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Seasonal marketing 14 June 2026 · 9 min read

Filling your B&B in low season: 8 ways to get more bookings outside peak months

November, January and February are the quiet months for many B&Bs. But empty rooms in low season aren't a law of nature. With midweek deals, themed packages, a strong direct booking flow and smart pricing, you fill the quiet weeks too. Eight concrete tactics for B&B operators in the Benelux.

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Holiday rental 14 June 2026 · 7 min read

A channel manager for your seaside holiday home: one calendar for Airbnb, Booking.com and your own site

Renting a seaside apartment or holiday home on Airbnb and Booking.com? You know the double-booking risk. Here is how to sync all your channels from one calendar — without hotel complexity, affordably per year with BedFlow Seizoen.

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Holiday rental 14 June 2026 · 8 min read

Renting out one holiday home in season: how to automate it on a budget

You own one holiday home you rent mainly in season. A pricey yearly PMS plan feels excessive. Here is how to automate bookings, channels and guest communication without paying much — from around € 6.58 a month with BedFlow Seizoen.

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Direct bookings 14 June 2026 · 7 min read

BedFlow Seizoen: direct bookings with no platform fees for your holiday home

On Airbnb and Booking.com you pay commission on every booking. With your own booking widget guests book directly — with no platform fees. Here is how direct renting works with BedFlow Seizoen, a € 79 yearly plan for one holiday home.

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Guest communication 15 June 2026 · 9 min read

More reviews for your B&B: how to systematically collect good guest feedback

Reviews determine your ranking on Booking.com and Airbnb and whether a hesitant guest books directly. Yet most B&Bs leave it to chance. A practical guide to honestly collecting more and better reviews — with the right moment, the right question and some automation.

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Channel management 16 June 2026 · 9 min read

Preventing overbookings: how a channel manager stops double bookings

A double booking is every B&B operator's nightmare: two guests, one room, and a conversation nobody wants to have. We explain why overbookings happen, how a channel manager stops them with automatic two-way sync, and which settings you really need to check.

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Pricing strategy 17 June 2026 · 8 min read

Length-of-stay discounts for your B&B: more nights per booking, less work

A guest who books 5 nights is often more profitable than five separate one-night stays. Learn how length-of-stay discounts encourage longer bookings, cut your cleaning and check-in workload and fill the gaps in your calendar — with a concrete calculation and smart thresholds.

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Channel management 18 June 2026 · 9 min read

Ranking higher on Booking.com: 8 levers for your B&B

Why isn't your B&B higher in Booking.com search results? We explain roughly how the ranking algorithm works and give 8 concrete levers — from content score and reviews to availability and response time — you can act on today.

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Reservation management 19 June 2026 · 9 min read

Setting cancellation policies for your B&B: flexible, moderate or strict?

Which cancellation policy should you pick for your B&B? We compare flexible, moderate and strict, explain how no-shows and non-refundable rates differ, and show how to keep your terms consistent across every channel without mistakes.

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Invoicing & accounting 20 June 2026 · 10 min read

Peppol and mandatory e-invoicing for your B&B: what changed in 2026?

Since 1 January 2026, structured e-invoicing via Peppol is mandatory for B2B invoices between Belgian VAT-registered businesses. What does that mean for a B&B in practice, which invoices are in or out of scope, and how do you get your admin ready without extra hassle?

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Guest communication 21 June 2026 · 7 min read

Online check-in for your B&B: less work on arrival and a correct guest register

Guests arriving late, a pile of paperwork at the desk and still a mandatory guest register to keep: check-in costs many B&B operators time and stress. With online check-in you collect the details in advance, enable self-arrival and keep your register tidy. Here is the practical approach.

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Invoicing & accounting 22 June 2026 · 9 min read

VAT on accommodation in Belgium: the 12% rate since 2026 explained for your B&B

Since 1 March 2026, Belgium applies 12% VAT on accommodation instead of 6%. What changes for your B&B, what about breakfast and add-on services, when do you qualify for the small-business exemption, and how do you keep your invoicing correct? A practical explanation.

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Direct bookings 23 June 2026 · 8 min read

Preventing no-shows at your B&B: prepayment, deposit and clear terms

A no-show costs you an empty room you can no longer resell. With the right mix of prepayment, deposit, clear cancellation terms and a reminder beforehand, you keep no-shows low — without scaring guests off. A practical guide for B&B and guest-room operators.

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Holiday rental 24 June 2026 · 8 min read

iCal sync for your holiday home: why the free calendar link falls short

iCal links between Airbnb and Booking.com look free and handy, but they update with a delay and don't push prices. Learn where iCal sync goes wrong and when you need a real channel manager.

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Channel management 25 June 2026 · 9 min read

Becoming an Airbnb Superhost as a B&B: the four criteria and how to hit them

You don't become an Airbnb Superhost by luck, but by system. We break down the four criteria — rating, response, cancellations, stays — and how to hit them structurally without chaining yourself to your phone.

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Revenue & upselling 26 June 2026 · 8 min read

More revenue per booking: selling extras and upsells in your B&B

Your rooms are full, but your revenue can still grow — without a single extra booking. With well-thought-out extras like a breakfast option, late checkout, a wellness moment or a bottle of cava in the room, you raise the average spend per guest. How to offer upsells without being pushy, and how to get them onto the invoice automatically.

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