Discover Local Gems Faster: New HolidayHero Features to Elevate the Guest Experience
At HolidayHero, we’re all about helping property managers create unforgettable stays for their guests. One of the ways we do that is by letting you showcase local experiences — whether that’s a charming beach, a buzzing tapas bar, a hidden hiking trail, or the best ski slope in town.
Until now, adding these local experiences to your guest app required a bit of manual work. But that’s changing. We’ve been working behind the scenes to make the process of discovering and sharing local businesses faster, smarter, and more intuitive.
Today, we’re excited to announce two brand-new features designed to save you time, improve your local recommendations, and help your guests get the most out of their trip.
A Beautiful, Branded Map View
We didn’t stop at helping you add more local businesses. We wanted to make them easier for guests to explore, too.
That’s why we’ve added a fully branded map view to the HolidayHero guest experience.
Guests can now:
Explore nearby experiences visually
No more scrolling through long lists. With the new map, your guests can instantly see what’s around them — whether they’re looking for a beach, a restaurant, or a family-friendly activity.Use location to plan better
Thanks to geolocation, the map shows what’s near them right now. Perfect for spontaneous adventures or planning the day’s itinerary.Enjoy a branded experience
The map view is 100% branded to match your look and feel. From the color scheme to your logo, everything is on-brand and consistent with your property’s identity.
Fast-Add Local Businesses
Imagine you’ve just discovered a cozy coffee shop in the neighborhood that your guests would love. Or maybe a new surf school just opened up nearby. Previously, you’d have to manually input all the details into HolidayHero. Now? You can add it in seconds.
With our new Fast-Add feature, we’ve made it super simple to find and add local businesses:
Search with regional tools: Use our built-in search to find local restaurants, bars, shops, attractions, and more. We tap into regional business directories and public listings to pull in accurate, up-to-date information.
Verify and go: Once you’ve found the business you want to add, simply confirm the details. We’ll take care of the rest — from formatting to images to categorization.
Curate faster than ever: This means less manual work, and more time curating the perfect experience list for your guests.
This feature is perfect for property managers who want to offer local tips but don’t have the time to build an entire guidebook from scratch. In just a few clicks, your guest app becomes a personalized local guide.
Why This Matters
Today’s travelers expect more than just a room — they want experiences. They want to know what’s nearby, where the locals go, and what hidden gems they shouldn’t miss.
By making it easier and faster to add and showcase local businesses, we’re helping you meet those expectations with minimal effort.
For guests, it means a smoother, more exciting way to discover what your destination has to offer.
For you, it means less time curating and more time delighting your guests.
Best of all? These features are built directly into your existing HolidayHero setup — no extra apps, no messy integrations.
