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SPECIAL TOPIC · 2026 · 01—06

Korea Inbound Tourism 2026: A Host’s Briefing

6 articles
01—03

Visitors and accommodation choices

Arrivals, destinations and places to stay

  1. EP. 0112.8 million visitors in January–July 2026: who will your property welcome?
  2. EP. 02Where do international visitors go? Read travel data when choosing a property
  3. EP. 03Hotels and shared accommodation: where do international guests stay, and for how long?
04—06

Seoul travel and host operations

Provisional Seoul data, supply and guest guidance

  1. EP. 04Six days in Seoul: shopping, transport and stays through a host's eyes
  2. EP. 0511,000 foreign-tourist urban homestays: read the figures before choosing a property
  3. EP. 06Turn tourism statistics into a practical international-guest checklist
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HOST OPERATIONS · 01—20

Everyday challenges for accommodation hosts

20 articles
01—04

Questions and arrival requests

Repeated questions, access and timing

  1. EP. 01When repeated guest questions take over your day
  2. EP. 02“The TV doesn't work”: is it a usage issue or a fault?
  3. EP. 03When to share the address and when to reveal door codes
  4. EP. 04Do you negotiate every early check-in and late check-out?
05—10

Checkout and turnover

Cleaning, handovers and supplies

  1. EP. 05Does the check-out time mean the room is empty?
  2. EP. 06Why the time between check-out and check-in never feels enough
  3. EP. 07Cleaning is finished—but is the room ready for the guest?
  4. EP. 08Explaining everything again whenever the cleaner changes
  5. EP. 09Running short of towels and bedding? Start with replacement standards
  6. EP. 10Why a small recycling request can become a check-out complaint
11—15

Repairs, complaints and disputes

Maintenance, damage, refunds and reviews

  1. EP. 11When a broken toilet or air conditioner disrupts the next booking too
  2. EP. 12Odor and pest complaints: check the situation before dismissing it
  3. EP. 13You found damage, but do not know when it happened
  4. EP. 14Before looking up refund anecdotes, check your own reservation
  5. EP. 15After a disappointing review, where should a host set their standards?
16—20

Messages, reservations and standards

Context, calendars and sustainable routines

  1. EP. 16Why dozens of short messages can make a task more confusing
  2. EP. 17An empty-looking calendar does not always mean availability
  3. EP. 18More one-night bookings—but why are you busier?
  4. EP. 19Revenue increased—why is less money left in your hands?
  5. EP. 20Set operating standards so you do not have to be on call all day
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GUEST EXPERIENCE · 01—20

Common challenges for international travelers in Korea

20 articles
01—04

Language, transport and check-in

Maps, public transport and finding the entrance

  1. EP. 01Write accommodation guidance international guests can understand
  2. EP. 02The map says “Arrived,” but the guest cannot find the entrance
  3. EP. 03Explain public transport and taxi routes to your accommodation
  4. EP. 04Self check-in that makes building entrances and door locks clear
05—10

Daily life during the stay

Heating, waste, emergencies, food and payment

  1. EP. 05Help international guests use boilers and appliances
  2. EP. 06Make waste sorting easy for international guests
  3. EP. 07Essential emergency information for international guests
  4. EP. 08How hosts can help international guests order food
  5. EP. 09Payment and currency-exchange questions: how far should a host help?
  6. EP. 10When international guests cannot register for a Korean app
11—15

Bookings and changing plans

Attractions, luggage, weather and lost property

  1. EP. 11Include booking information in your local attraction guide
  2. EP. 12Explain luggage storage before and after check-in
  3. EP. 13Prepare accommodation guidance that changes with the weather
  4. EP. 14Lost belongings: prevention, storage and contacting guests
  5. EP. 15Explain shoes, noise and waste rules through clear actions
16—20

Longer stays and departure

Health, longer stays and airport travel

  1. EP. 16What to include when recommending nearby cafés to international guests
  2. EP. 17Prepare useful guidance for an international guest who feels unwell
  3. EP. 18Prepare everyday guidance for long-stay guests
  4. EP. 19Prepare clear check-out and airport-travel guidance
  5. EP. 20What makes a good guest guide? Information guests can find themselves
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STAYV HOST GUIDE · 01—33

How to use stayV Host

33 articles
01—04

Start and basic settings

Create a property and set its basic information

  1. EP. 01Create your first property guide
  2. EP. 02Find your way around the dashboard
  3. EP. 03Using the property editor: 10 menus, saving and previewing
  4. EP. 04Set up your basic information and location
05—09

Write guest information

Photos, arrival, facilities, rules and FAQs

  1. EP. 05Add property photos and host information
  2. EP. 06Create arrival instructions and choose when guests see them
  3. EP. 07Create stay information: check-in, check-out and Wi-Fi
  4. EP. 08Add amenity instructions for air conditioners, boilers and more
  5. EP. 09Write house rules and FAQs
10—13

Translate, publish and share

Languages, publication checks and guest links

  1. EP. 10Create a multilingual guide for international guests
  2. EP. 11Check your guide and publish it
  3. EP. 12Share your guide with a guest link or QR code
  4. EP. 13What does the stayV guide look like to a guest?
14—17

Connect and review reservations

Visibility, reservation views and calendars

  1. EP. 14Separate public guidance from booked-guest information
  2. EP. 15Find schedules, access details and messages in Reservation operations
  3. EP. 16Connect your Airbnb calendar to stayV
  4. EP. 17Check imported reservations and prepare guest guidance
18—21

Reservation-specific access

Manual reservations, release times and messages

  1. EP. 18Add direct reservations and manual blocks
  2. EP. 19Set arrival and entry-guidance times for each reservation
  3. EP. 20Manage Airbnb confirmation codes and stayV Guide Codes
  4. EP. 21Prepare reservation messages and record delivery
22—25

Useful tools for guests

Wi-Fi QR, maps, nearby places and taxis

  1. EP. 22Create a Wi-Fi QR code for the room
  2. EP. 23Save the guest guide as a PDF and print it
  3. EP. 24Show maps and nearby tourism information
  4. EP. 25Help guests use taxi cards and taxi-app links
26—30

Manage guides and get help

Analytics, property status, accounts and support

  1. EP. 26Use guest visits and clicks to improve guidance
  2. EP. 27Copy an existing property to create another guide
  3. EP. 28Manage publication, pauses, archiving and restoration
  4. EP. 29Check your account, plan and exported data
  5. EP. 30Find help and contact support
31—33

On-site work and calendars

Daily tasks, condition records and calendar export

  1. EP. 31Manage today's tasks and property preparation schedules
  2. EP. 32Record property condition and inspection photos
  3. EP. 33Export direct reservations and blocks to external calendars
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