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Casa tradizionale o Smart Home? Un confronto tra sostenibilità e risparmio energetico

🏠 Smart homes can reduce heating and cooling consumption by 20-30% with smart thermostats, and electric consumption by 15-20% with LED lighting and automation, compared to traditional homes. They can also cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 40%. A typical family can save €500-700 annually on energy bills, with the initial smart device investment recouped in 3-5 years and increased property value. Ok Home integrates smart home solutions in short-term rentals, offering remote management, personalized guest experiences, and energy savings, enhancing competitiveness, reducing operational costs, and promoting sustainable tourism.
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Riconoscimento degli ospiti per il self check-in: dal de visu al digitale con Ok Home

🏨 On November 18, 2024, Italy's Ministry of the Interior issued a circular emphasizing de visu identification at check-in for hospitality establishments, interpreting Article 109 of the TULPS. This posed challenges for non-hotel accommodations and short-term rentals, where remote management is in demand. On December 27, 2024, Minister Matteo Piantedosi and Chief of Police Vittorio Pisani, along with industry associations, discussed evolving interpretations to include remote identification technology. The U.S. already values self check-in, a top 10 service on Airbnb, for its flexibility. Ok Home is developing a secure automated check-in system using facial recognition and document verification, enhancing guest experience and safety.
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Educare gli ospiti al risparmio energetico: pratiche sostenibili per soggiorni responsabili

💡 In the hospitality world, sustainability has transitioned from an option to a necessity, emphasizing energy conservation education for guests. Practices like turning off lights and electronics when not in use, using air conditioning and heating responsibly, reducing hot water use, and maximizing natural light are highlighted. Ok Home provides innovative technologies such as automatic power-off systems when guests are absent, Easy Split for air conditioning efficiency, and Clima Control for maintaining comfortable temperatures—all contributing to sustainable resource management. These measures not only benefit the environment but also enhance the property's reputation for sustainability.
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Check-in online e verifica “de visu”: proposte per una gestione sicura ed efficiente

📌 The Italian Ministry of Interior's circular has highlighted the importance of in-person verification ("de visu") for guest identification during check-in processes. Article 109 of TULPS requires accommodation managers to identify guests with valid documents and submit data to the "Alloggiati Web" portal. OK Home offers technology that can supplement the "de visu" check, making the process more efficient without compromising safety. Their online check-in systems collect and validate guest data before arrival, employ OTP digital signature, use advanced algorithms for document-selfie verification, and offer remote verification via video call. The Ministry's circular aims to limit the misuse of unregulated methods like keyboxes and insecure document transmission via WhatsApp. OK Home's solutions maintain data safety with certified protocols and enhance the in-person recognition experience. The company suggests certification of technologies, pilot projects in hospitality facilities, and collaboration between institutions and operators to ensure security and innovation in the tourism sector. 🏨
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L’evoluzione del turismo digitale: il self check-in e le nuove aspettative dei turisti

🏨 Hany Abdelkawi's article "Viaggi 2040" predicts a 60% increase in global travelers by 2040, with India, China, and the United States leading the growth. These tech-savvy travelers make quick decisions, booking flights on average less than 50 days in advance. The rise in travel necessitates more digital, efficient, and scalable accommodation solutions, such as self check-in, to meet demand for traveler autonomy and optimize property management while maintaining urban harmony. Ok Home's self check-in system accommodates diverse traveler needs without direct interaction, reduces operational costs, and promotes sustainability by eliminating physical keys.
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La risposta al problema delle Key Box nelle città: scopri Ok Building

🚪 As the market for short-term rentals and vacation homes grows, Key Boxes in Italian cities have become a widespread solution for guest check-in, leading to aesthetic and safety concerns due to improper placement, such as on light poles and street signs. La Repubblica highlighted citizens' drastic actions against Key Boxes on October 23. Ok Home offers an alternative through its Ok Building technology, promoting secure, modern, and remote access for guests, integrating with OTAs and Channel Managers, and reducing management costs and time without requiring physical installations.
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Consumi energetici: ridurre gli sprechi per affitti brevi e hotel con Ok Home

💡 Ok Home offers advanced technological solutions to reduce energy waste and optimize resource use in short-term rentals and hotels. Their system allows remote monitoring and management of air conditioning and heating systems, synced with the reservation calendar, to limit energy waste. The presence and motion sensors automatically deactivate appliances when rooms are empty, while the Card System controls energy consumption intelligently. These measures aim for sustainable management and energy savings, enhancing guest experience with maintained comfort standards.
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Legislazione e normative per affitti brevi: novità su leggi, norme e regolamenti

🛡 Italy updated its short-term rental laws in 2024 to increase transparency and combat illicit practices. From September 1, 2024, a National Identification Code (CIN) is mandatory for rentals under 30 days and must be displayed in ads and on-site. Multi-property managers (more than four properties) must register for VAT and submit a SCIA. Non-compliance can result in fines up to €8,000. A 26% flat tax rate applies after four rentals annually or with additional services; a reduced rate of 21% is available for single-property rentals. Technological tools like Ok Home and self check-in are simplifying property management.
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Gestione affitti brevi automatizzata: semplificare dal check-in al controllo consumi

🛠 Ok Home offers comprehensive solutions for short-term rental management, focusing on automated processes such as self check-in and online check-in, which enable guests to enter their accommodations independently using a web app with digital keys or personalized access codes. These systems increase efficiency, improve guest experience, and provide higher security through traceable entries. Additionally, Ok Home's platforms streamline the online check-in process and facilitate direct communication with the official Italian police platform, Alloggiati Web, for reporting guest stay details. Ok Home's calendar integration with major OTAs and channel managers like Beddy and Octorate enhances booking management, while automated messaging and a virtual reception improve guest communications. Advanced systems also monitor real-time energy and gas consumption, helping to prevent waste, reduce operational costs, and support environmental sustainability.
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