=== Tom Volz Guest Guide Manager ===
Contributors: tomvolz
Author: Tom Volz
Author URI: https://volz-digital.com/
Tags: guest guide, vacation rental, guest app, holiday rental, short term rental
Requires at least: 6.5
Requires PHP: 7.4
Tested up to: 7.1
Stable tag: 1.0.172
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Create a digital guest guide for vacation rentals in WordPress with a mobile Guest App, QR code, check-in details, Wi-Fi, house rules and local tips.

== Description ==

Tom Volz Guest Guide Manager creates a digital guest guide for vacation rentals, holiday homes and short-term rentals directly in WordPress.

Instead of sending guests through scattered messages or a printed welcome book, hosts can provide one mobile Guest App with the information guests need before arrival and during their stay.

Guests open the guide from a dedicated URL or QR code. The mobile interface can provide check-in and check-out details, Wi-Fi information, house rules, access and parking instructions, directions, contact information and local recommendations.

The Guest App has its own mobile-first layout and is separate from the normal WordPress theme frontend.

== Features ==

* Digital guest guide for vacation rentals and holiday homes
* Mobile-first Guest App for guests
* Dedicated guest guide URL for each property
* Local QR code generation and download
* Welcome message, property logo and cover image
* Check-in and check-out information
* Wi-Fi information
* House rules and property instructions
* Access, keys, parking and getting-there information
* Contact and emergency information
* Stay information and custom content
* Local recommendations for restaurants, beaches, activities, shopping and sightseeing
* Custom primary and accent colors
* Theme-independent public Guest App design
* Progressive Web App support
* Optional guest review link
* Multiple properties supported
* Core guest-guide content stays on the WordPress website

== Who is it for? ==

Guest Guide Manager is designed for:

* Vacation rental hosts
* Holiday home owners
* Short-term rental hosts
* Villa and apartment owners
* Bed and breakfast operators
* Property managers who want to give guests clear digital arrival and stay information

== How it works ==

1. Create a guest guide in WordPress.
2. Add the information guests need for the property.
3. Publish the guide.
4. Share the dedicated Guest App URL or QR code with guests.

The public Guest App is designed for phones and keeps important arrival and stay information easy to find.

== Guest Guide Manager Pro ==

Guest Guide Manager Pro adds multilingual guest guides, DeepL translation, time-based guest notices, guest feedback, usage analytics and additional guest services.

Learn more about Guest Guide Manager Pro at https://volz-digital.com/tom-volz-guest-guide-manager

== External Services ==

Guest Guide Manager does not send guest guide content to a third-party service.

The plugin may display links entered by the site administrator, such as map, WhatsApp or review links. Those services are opened only when a visitor chooses to follow a link.

== Third-Party Code ==

The bundled QR encoder is based on Kazuhiko Arase's QRCode for JavaScript and is distributed under the MIT License. The included license notice is located in `assets/js/qr/`.

== Privacy ==

Guest Guide Manager stores guest guide content as WordPress data on the site. Guest guides may contain information entered by the site administrator, including contact details, property addresses and access instructions. Site owners are responsible for the information they publish and for their site's privacy requirements.

== Screenshots ==

1. Mobile Guest App overview for a vacation rental, with the main guest navigation and essential stay information.
2. Mobile arrival information with check-in, access, parking and directions.
3. Manage check-in, Wi-Fi, house rules and guest contact information directly in WordPress.
4. Share a property's Guest App with a dedicated URL or downloadable QR code.
5. Add local recommendations for restaurants, beaches, activities, shopping and sightseeing.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the `guest-guide-manager` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`, or install the ZIP through the WordPress Plugins screen.
2. Activate the plugin.
3. Open Guest Guide Manager in the WordPress admin.
4. Create a guest guide for your property.
5. Add your property information and publish the guide.
6. Share the generated Guest App URL or QR code with guests.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does Guest Guide Manager replace my existing website? =

No. The public Guest App uses its own dedicated URL. Normal WordPress pages, posts and the active theme frontend continue to work normally.

= Does it require an external service or SaaS account? =

No. The core guest-guide functionality runs on your WordPress website. QR codes are generated locally in the browser.

= Can I create guides for multiple properties? =

Yes. You can create separate guest guides for individual properties.

= Does the Guest App depend on my WordPress theme? =

No. The public Guest App uses its own mobile-first layout.

= Can guests use the guide on a phone? =

Yes. The public Guest App is designed primarily for mobile use and can be opened from a normal URL or QR code.

== Support ==

For product information and support, visit https://volz-digital.com/.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.172 =
* Updated the WordPress.org presentation assets, screenshots and plugin documentation.
