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Property Launch Operating Kit ยท Commercial Preparation System

A Practical Commercial Preparation System for New Accommodation Properties

Enter property facts once. Organise saleable inventory, prepare listing content and photography, and see the decisions still holding up your handover before setting up your booking channels.

For first-time hotel owners, boutique resorts, villa hosts, homestays, guesthouses, serviced apartments and property investors.

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Get the Property Launch Operating Kit

One connected workbook + Quick Start Guide ยท Digital download ยท No agency engagement required

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Excel file ยท Import into your own Google Sheets ยท Best edited on desktop

START HEREActual V2 workbook
Actual START HERE worksheet crop with the preparation sequence and next-tab links.
A working file with a clear starting path. This is a crop of the blank customer master, not a live online application. Enlarge preview

Before the first listing

Give every setup conversation the same starting facts.

When property details live across documents and WhatsApp messages, every OTA team and vendor asks again. Room counts, guest limits, rates and cancellation rules may tell different stories. The photographer needs a shot list; the implementer needs approved content; someone still needs to decide what is missing.

The kit connects that preparation in one editable workbook. You supply the facts and judgement. Linked views reuse confirmed information and keep unfinished decisions visible.

One connected preparation system

What can you prepare with the kit?

Work through the parts relevant to your property. The workbook connects the inputs to review and handover views.

Confirm reusable property facts

Record identity, location, amenities, guest rules and supporting evidence. Unknown and pending facts remain open rather than becoming approved copy.

Property Setup ยท Property Master

Define what a guest can book

Separate whole units from room categories. Names, physical counts and included occupancy feed the rate and channel preparation views.

Inventory ยท Rates ยท Channels

Review pricing and policy decisions

Enter your actual rate inputs and compare channel policy versions. Document deliberate differences; later changes can reopen an approval.

Rates ยท Policies

Prepare listing copy and photographs

Use confirmed source facts to draft content for MakeMyTrip, Goibibo and your other planned channels. Track photo requirements, assets, rights and approval.

OTA Prep ยท Photography

Compare suppliers and assign work

Record technology requirements, candidate responses and cost evidence. Assign launch tasks, dependencies and completion evidence.

Technology ยท Launch Tasks

Review gaps before handing over

Follow source-tab links to resolve missing decisions. Review preparation counts, then share the handover summary and relevant working tabs.

Decisions & Blockers ยท Dashboard ยท Handover

View all 15 workbook tabs
  • START HERE
  • Property Setup
  • Property Master
  • Inventory
  • Rates
  • Channels
  • OTA Prep
  • Photography
  • Policies
  • Technology
  • Launch Tasks
  • Decisions & Blockers
  • Dashboard
  • Handover
  • Glossary

A practical inventory distinction

Six bedrooms can still be one saleable unit.

A saleable unit is accommodation a guest can independently reserve. Counting physical bedrooms as separate bookings can misstate what you have available.

Illustrative example ยท Whole villa

6 bedrooms 1 unit

A six-bedroom villa rented as one entire property is one saleable unit. Record the bedrooms separately from the independently bookable count.

Illustrative example ยท Room-based hotel

8 + 6 + 2 16 units

Eight Deluxe rooms, six Standard rooms and two Suites are sixteen units when each room is independently bookable. Categories do not replace physical counts.

Independent mixed inventory: whole villas, cottages, apartments and room categories can be prepared together after confirming independence. If a whole-property offer overlaps with room-level offers, the workbook withholds the total. Distribution and overlap controls need separate configuration.

See the actual V2 workbook

These are genuine crops of the blank master. Cream cells take inputs; blue cells update automatically. Open any preview to inspect it at a larger size. No customer results or fictional performance figures are shown.

InventoryBlank master crop
Blank Inventory worksheet crop showing unit or category, booking kind, room count and the automatic saleable units column.

Enter independently bookable inventory

Cream cells take your unit or room-category inputs. The blue saleable-unit column calculates from the booking model; bedrooms are a separate physical detail.

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PoliciesBlank master crop
Blank Policies worksheet crop showing check-in rows, linked master policy, optional channel override and owner status.

Compare the effective policy

Confirmed master policies feed channel rows. Enter an override only when needed. Further columns record exceptions and approval copies so changes can reopen review.

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Decisions & BlockersBlank master crop
Decisions and Blockers worksheet crop showing missing property setup decisions, unassigned roles and next actions.

Find the source of an open decision

This automatic view lists source tabs, unresolved items, responsible roles and next actions. Resolve the source input instead of editing the generated list.

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DashboardBlank master crop
Preparation Dashboard worksheet crop with nine workstreams and explicit complete and applicable count columns.

See what preparation remains

Each workstream shows complete and applicable counts. Progress describes preparation; it does not certify platform approval or permission to open.

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HandoverBlank master crop
Owner and Vendor Handover worksheet crop with linked property facts, inventory review and source-tab instructions.

Brief your team and implementers

Review confirmed values, owners and next actions. Share this summary with the relevant source tabs after reviewing recipient access; it is not an automatic OTA submission.

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Crops show selected columns and rows, not every field. Spreadsheet appearance and protection can change after Google Sheets import.

What will you download?

One customer ZIP with three files. You create and maintain your own working copy.

How do you work through it?

Keep the blank original for recovery. Use one property per working copy.

  1. Download and make a copy

    Read the Quick Start PDF. Keep the blank master untouched and create a working copy for one property.

  2. Select your property model

    Choose whole-property, room-based or independent mixed inventory in Property Setup, then select your planned channels.

  3. Enter and confirm the facts

    Complete Property Master. Record evidence and distinguish confirmed facts from information still awaiting a decision.

  4. Prepare the commercial inputs

    Work through Inventory, Rates, Policies, OTA Prep and Photography. Record actual decisions and approval copies.

  5. Review gaps and blockers

    Use Decisions & Blockers to return to unresolved source inputs. Check the Dashboardโ€™s complete and applicable counts.

  6. Review your handover

    Confirm responsible roles and sign-off. Brief your team or vendors using Handover and the relevant source tabs.

Software and working limits

No macros, Apps Script or paid spreadsheet add-ons are required. Use a desktop for the wider preparation tables.

Microsoft Excel

Open the XLSX and use Save As to make a working copy. Enable automatic calculation. Cream cells are inputs; blue calculation cells are protected in the supplied file.

Designed for Excel. Full desktop open, edit, filter, protection and print acceptance is still unverified in the supplied release.

Google Sheets

Upload to your own Google Drive, open with Sheets and choose File โ†’ Save as Google Sheets if needed. Make a copy before entering facts. Review formula protection through Data โ†’ Protect sheets and ranges.

The supplied release report records native conversion and scenario checks. Full native protection, filter and print interaction remains unverified. No Scale My Hotel Drive access is required.

Use the prepared spare rows

  • 24 inventory/rate rows
  • 48 channel mappings
  • 48 content blocks
  • 40 photography rows

These are row capacities, not a 24-room hotel limit. Do not insert, delete, rearrange or sort source rows. More complex inventories or structural changes require spreadsheet maintenance outside normal kit use.

Is this right for your property?

It suits owners and operators preparing a new commercial setup, or tidying incomplete information before adding booking platforms.

  • You want a connected working file rather than separate checklists.
  • You can confirm the property facts and approve decisions.
  • You are willing to enter information and follow the guide.

Property Launch Operating Kit ยท V2

Prepare a clearer brief for your property launch.

One connected XLSX workbook, an eight-page PDF and opening instructions. A one-time digital purchase; implementation is separate.

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Continue to Payhip. Review the charged currency, any applicable tax and the final order total there.

Before you pay

Use desktop Excel or your own converted Google Sheet. Check the prepared row limits and product boundaries above.

The single-purchaser licence permits adaptation across properties within your own business. Refund policy: All sales are final on digital downloads; because files are delivered immediately upon completed transaction via Payhip, purchases are non-refundable. For technical unzipping or delivery assistance, contact support with your Payhip order reference. No lifetime updates or unlimited support are promised.

Digital delivery

Payhip handles checkout and file delivery. The intended download is SMH_Property_Launch_Operating_Kit_V2.zip. Extract it, read the Quick Start Guide and retain the blank master.

Review our Refund Policy and Terms of Service. Consulting terms do not govern this self-service download.

Questions before you buy

What is the Property Launch Operating Kit?

It is a self-service digital product by Scale My Hotel for commercial launch preparation. One connected workbook helps independent accommodation owners organise facts, inventory, rates, policies, content, supplier decisions and handover. You enter and approve the information; it does not launch the property for you.

Can I use it for my entire villa?

Yes. A villa rented as one entire property is one saleable unit, even if it has six bedrooms. Record bedrooms separately. Do not enter six independently bookable rooms unless guests can actually reserve them separately without overlap.

Will it work for my hotel or resort?

Room-based properties use actual counts for independently bookable room categories. Independent whole units and independent mixed inventory also have preparation rules. Overlapping whole-property and room-level offers need configuration outside this workbook; unresolved overlap withholds the unit total.

Does it work in Google Sheets?

Upload the XLSX into your own Google Drive, open with Google Sheets and choose File โ†’ Save as Google Sheets if it remains in Excel editing mode. Make a working copy and review protection for formula ranges after import. The supplied release report records native conversion and scenario checks; full protection, filter and print interaction is still unverified.

Can I use Microsoft Excel?

The download includes an XLSX workbook designed for Excel. Use Save As to create a working copy and enable automatic calculation. It requires no macros, Apps Script or paid spreadsheet add-ons. Full desktop Excel open, edit, protection, filtering and print acceptance remains unverified in the supplied release.

Do I need spreadsheet experience?

You should be comfortable entering values, choosing dropdowns and making a copy. The guide explains cream input cells, blue automatic cells, written statuses and values-only approval copies. Use the prepared spare rows; inserting, deleting, rearranging or sorting source rows is unsupported. Desktop editing is recommended.

What files will I receive?

The V2 customer ZIP contains one connected XLSX master workbook, an eight-page Quick Start PDF and README.txt opening instructions. You download files and create your own working copy; no Google Sheets account or live application is provisioned.

Can I use it for more than one property?

Each workbook copy represents one property. Multi-property usage rights depend on the approved licence supplied with the purchase. Confirm those terms before buying; one workbookโ€™s technical capacity does not establish a licence for other businesses or client properties.

Does it create Airbnb, Booking.com or MakeMyTrip listings?

No. It prepares information for MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, Airbnb, Booking.com and other channels you select. Listings, approvals, live availability, reservations, payments and system connections must be configured and tested separately.

Does it recommend room prices?

No. You enter your own actual rate inputs and approval decisions. Optional gross-scenario arithmetic uses your assumptions; it does not access private market rates, recommend optimal selling prices or provide a complete revenue forecast.

Can I share it with my team?

Handover is designed to help brief owners and implementers using the summary and relevant source tabs. Permitted sharing is governed by the approved usage licence. Confirm team and vendor permissions before purchase and review access before sharing property information.

Is Scale My Hotel implementation included?

No. This is a one-time DIY digital purchase. Agency implementation, property-specific advice, OTA configuration and custom spreadsheet work are separate services. No agency engagement is required to work through the kit.

Will it guarantee OTA approval or legal compliance?

No. Preparation counts do not establish property eligibility or regulatory readiness. Verify platform, licensing, tax, safety and operational requirements for your actual property and jurisdiction. Launch timelines, occupancy and income are not guaranteed.

What if I have trouble opening the files, and what is the refund policy?

Read README.txt and the Quick Start Guide first. For unzipping or delivery issues, contact hi@scalemyhotel.com with your Payhip order reference for technical support. All sales are final on digital downloads; because files are delivered immediately upon payment confirmation, purchases are non-refundable. No unlimited support, response-time guarantee or future-update entitlement is promised here.

Prefer professional implementation?

Scale My Hotel offers a separate Rocket Launch Package for new hotels and short-term rental launch setup. Scope and pricing are agreed separately. The kit provides independent DIY value and does not require an agency engagement.

For a focused first check, use the free listing photo checklist or read the villa and homestay booking software guide. Looking for vacation rental marketing tactics? Browse our free Airbnb & Rental Marketing Ideas. Already operating and reviewing commercial performance? See the separate Hotel Growth Operating Workbook.

Practical Digital Toolkits

Compare Scale My Hotel Digital Operating Kits

Every kit is a self-service, one-time digital purchase built around practical spreadsheets and operational guides. Choose the right tool for your property stage and channel scope.

Product & Best-Fit Buyer Primary Operational Job Property Stage Platform Scope Main Deliverables Price & Details
For Operating Properties
Hotel Growth Operating Workbook

Operating independent hotels, boutique resorts & multi-room accommodation

Revenue planning, ADR/RevPAR tracking, OTA commission cost analysis, and monthly commercial review cadence

Active Operating Properties

Whole-business cross-channel (Direct, OTAs, Corporate, Offline)

2 workbooks (blank + fictional example .xlsx) + start guide (.pdf + .html) + WhatsApp SOP + CSV reply library + 2 guides

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For New Openings Current Page
Property Launch Operating Kit

Owners, GMs & operators preparing a new property launch or major repositioning

Centralising property facts, room inventory, policies, rate architecture, photography brief & launch handover

Pre-Opening & Launch (0โ€“90 days)

Cross-channel distribution foundation (Booking.com, MMT, Agoda, Expedia, Direct engine)

15-tab master launch tracker (.xlsx) + 8-page Quick Start Guide (.pdf) + README.txt

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Booking.com Dedicated
Booking.com Launch Operating Kit

Hotels, villas & resorts setting up or re-optimising on Booking.com

Extranet setup, room types, cancellation policies, Opportunity Centre readiness & first-90-days routines

Channel Launch & Listing Tune-Up

Booking.com Extranet

13-sheet clean master (.xlsx) + 2 worked examples (.xlsx) + Quick Start PDF + 11 guest messages (.txt) + licence PDF

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MakeMyTrip / IngoMMT
MakeMyTrip Launch Operating Kit

Indian independent hotels, homestays & resorts onboarding on MakeMyTrip + Goibibo

IngoMMT extranet onboarding, room category setup, meal plan mappings, seasonal rates & launch checks

Channel Launch & Listing Tune-Up

MakeMyTrip & Goibibo (IngoMMT Extranet)

19-worksheet connected workbook (.xlsx) + 5-page Start Here PDF + 2-page Quick Reference PDF + VERSION.txt

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Villas & Vacation Rentals
Airbnb Launch Operating Kit

Villas, private vacation rentals, homestays & serviced apartment hosts

Whole-unit listing setup, photo captions, house rules, cleaner handover, message templates & 90-day host routine

Vacation Rental Launch & Host Onboarding

Airbnb (Whole-unit & private accommodations)

19-tab launch tracker (.xlsx) + START_HERE.pdf + CLEANER_BRIEF.pdf + 10 in-workbook guest-message drafts

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Expedia Partner Central
Expedia Launch Operating Kit

Independent hotels & resorts listing on Expedia Partner Central for inbound reach

Partner Central onboarding, rate structures (Package, Member, Mobile), room setup & launch checks

Channel Launch & Listing Tune-Up

Expedia Group (Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo)

13-worksheet connected workbook (.xlsx) + 2-page Start Here PDF + Licence & support guide PDF

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For Operating Properties

Hotel Growth Operating Workbook

Operating independent hotels, boutique resorts & multi-room accommodation

Primary Job

Revenue planning, ADR/RevPAR tracking, OTA commission cost analysis, and monthly commercial review cadence

Property Stage

Active Operating Properties

Platform Scope

Whole-business cross-channel (Direct, OTAs, Corporate, Offline)

Deliverables

2 workbooks (blank + fictional example .xlsx) + start guide (.pdf + .html) + WhatsApp SOP + CSV reply library + 2 guides

For New Openings Current Page

Property Launch Operating Kit

Owners, GMs & operators preparing a new property launch or major repositioning

Primary Job

Centralising property facts, room inventory, policies, rate architecture, photography brief & launch handover

Property Stage

Pre-Opening & Launch (0โ€“90 days)

Platform Scope

Cross-channel distribution foundation (Booking.com, MMT, Agoda, Expedia, Direct engine)

Deliverables

15-tab master launch tracker (.xlsx) + 8-page Quick Start Guide (.pdf) + README.txt

Booking.com Dedicated

Booking.com Launch Operating Kit

Hotels, villas & resorts setting up or re-optimising on Booking.com

Primary Job

Extranet setup, room types, cancellation policies, Opportunity Centre readiness & first-90-days routines

Property Stage

Channel Launch & Listing Tune-Up

Platform Scope

Booking.com Extranet

Deliverables

13-sheet clean master (.xlsx) + 2 worked examples (.xlsx) + Quick Start PDF + 11 guest messages (.txt) + licence PDF

MakeMyTrip / IngoMMT

MakeMyTrip Launch Operating Kit

Indian independent hotels, homestays & resorts onboarding on MakeMyTrip + Goibibo

Primary Job

IngoMMT extranet onboarding, room category setup, meal plan mappings, seasonal rates & launch checks

Property Stage

Channel Launch & Listing Tune-Up

Platform Scope

MakeMyTrip & Goibibo (IngoMMT Extranet)

Deliverables

19-worksheet connected workbook (.xlsx) + 5-page Start Here PDF + 2-page Quick Reference PDF + VERSION.txt

Villas & Vacation Rentals

Airbnb Launch Operating Kit

Villas, private vacation rentals, homestays & serviced apartment hosts

Primary Job

Whole-unit listing setup, photo captions, house rules, cleaner handover, message templates & 90-day host routine

Property Stage

Vacation Rental Launch & Host Onboarding

Platform Scope

Airbnb (Whole-unit & private accommodations)

Deliverables

19-tab launch tracker (.xlsx) + START_HERE.pdf + CLEANER_BRIEF.pdf + 10 in-workbook guest-message drafts

Expedia Partner Central

Expedia Launch Operating Kit

Independent hotels & resorts listing on Expedia Partner Central for inbound reach

Primary Job

Partner Central onboarding, rate structures (Package, Member, Mobile), room setup & launch checks

Property Stage

Channel Launch & Listing Tune-Up

Platform Scope

Expedia Group (Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo)

Deliverables

13-worksheet connected workbook (.xlsx) + 2-page Start Here PDF + Licence & support guide PDF

Need help choosing? For an operating property conducting monthly commercial reviews, choose the Hotel Growth Operating Workbook. For preparing an upcoming property opening across all channels, choose the Property Launch Operating Kit. For focused setup on a single platform, select the dedicated channel kit (Booking.com, MakeMyTrip, Airbnb, or Expedia).

For Booking.com-focused preparation, rate scenarios and first-90-day reviews, see the separate Booking.com Launch & 90-Day Operating Kit.

Preparing Expedia Group distribution? The separate Expedia Launch Operating Kit covers hotel or whole-property preparation, launch checks and manual booking/payout records.

One property brief. Visible decisions. A structured handover.

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