What is a PMS and how does it work?
Do you run a small hotel, campsite or B&B and manage bookings in calendar or Excel? Then a Property Management System (PMS) can make a big difference. In this article, we'll explain what a PMS is, how it works, and how you can use Lyra to organise everything from online bookings and channel management to pricing and automated guest responses. The goal: less admin, fewer mistakes, and a smoother experience for both you and your guests.
How the hotel industry is changing in Sweden - What you need to know
After record-breaking guest nights in 2025, forecasts point to continued growth in 2026. In this briefing, you'll get an updated view of the hotel industry: the trends affecting occupancy, revenue and costs, the shift towards late bookings and incentivised travel, and what it will take to meet the future of the hotel industry with the right pricing, sustainability and technology.
What is a CRS and when is it needed?
As hotels grow from a single property to a larger chain, the need for structure, coordination and control increases. A Central Reservation System (CRS) becomes a crucial part of the infrastructure - a system that brings all bookings and rates together in one place, creating a seamless experience for both guests and staff. In this article, we look at what a CRS is, how it works and why more and more hotel chains are recognising it as a strategic imperative.
How to choose the right payment solutions for your booking system
Choosing the right payment solutions is crucial to creating a smooth, secure and modern booking experience. Guests today expect speed, flexibility and clear payment flows - whether they use cards, Swish, Klarna or invoice. At the same time, businesses need to ensure stable cash flow, minimise no-shows and avoid unnecessary administration. In this article, we look at the main payment methods and how they can be integrated to enhance both the guest experience and profitability.
Digital check-in and self-service - easier guest management
Digital check-in and self-service have quickly become an integral part of modern guest experiences. For hotels, campsites and conference centres, it means less administration, smoother flows and better data-driven decision support. Above all, it gives the guest greater freedom - to control when and how check-in takes place, without queues or hassle. Here we look at how digital check-in solutions are changing the industry and why more and more businesses are choosing to make them a central part of their guest journey.
Dynamic pricing for hotels and camping
Dynamic pricing has quickly become one of the most important strategies for maximising revenue in the hospitality and camping industry. With demand shifting from day to day - and sometimes hour to hour - static pricing is no longer enough. In this article, we'll explore how dynamic pricing works, why it's so effective, and how modern tools like the Lyra platform enable establishments to find the right guest, in the right place, at the right time, through the right channel.
Modular Visit changes its name to Lyra
Modular Visit is changing its name to Lyra as of today, and our new website is lyrasystem.com. If you still need to use modularvisit.com, you will always be redirected there.
Streamline your business with a booking and POS system in one
Managing bookings, payments and customer information should be as smooth as possible for both guests and staff. In many organisations, separate systems are used for bookings, point of sale (POS) and customer management, which can create unnecessary friction and inefficiencies.
5 ways a modern booking system can reduce administrative costs
The hotel and camping industry is full of opportunities, but one thing many owners and managers struggle with is administration. Bookings need to be processed, prices need to be adjusted, payments need to be followed up and guests need fast and clear communication. It's easy for administrative tasks to consume unnecessary time and resources, which ultimately affects profitability.
But what if much of this could be done automatically?
Next-generation booking systems allow you to bring all the important functions together in one platform. Instead of using separate systems for pricing, payments, to-do lists and guest communication, everything can be seamlessly managed in one place, reducing both workload and the risk of mistakes.
In this article, we look at five ways a smart booking system can help you reduce your administrative costs and make your business more efficient.
Optimise your hotel with the right analytics tools
Have you ever wondered how you can attract more guests, increase your revenue and optimise your business without having to guess? The answer is already in your booking system.
Whether you run a hotel, campsite or other type of accommodation business, you collect a lot of valuable data on a daily basis - from occupancy and revenue to which offers work best. But it's not enough to just have the numbers, it's important to understand what they say and how you can use them to make smarter decisions.