Guest, partner and OTA support · English & Italian Fixed weekly shifts · Remote B2B support
ENGLISH & ITALIAN · INDEPENDENT HOSPITALITY SUPPORT

Hospitality support,
on your schedule.

We help independent hotels, serviced-apartment operators and short-term rental managers with guest enquiries, partner support and day-to-day OTA administration. All three services are available in English and Italian, during agreed, paid weekly shifts.

Shifts available to arrange · Mon–Sat · 08:00–22:00Central European time (CET/CEST). We agree on the days and hours of each paid weekly shift before work begins.This is a scheduling window, not continuous coverage or a 24/7 service.
5+ yearsProfessional experience in guest and partner support at Booking.com
EN + ITAll services provided in English and Italian
i. IRTARVA / Operations view
Illustrative workflow · not a live platform
Sample workflow
In progress04Active follow-ups
Resolved12Sample period
To escalate01Needs approval
Example case queue Illustrative only
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Guest arrival questionConfirm details and reply in the client's platform
Followed up
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Reservation amendmentCheck policy and coordinate next action
In review
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Property-manager enquiryEscalate with the details and next owner
Escalated
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Keep your team focusedWe handle agreed support tasks and keep you informed.
✳ Guest communication✳ Partner support✳ OTA administration✳ Agreed weekly shifts
01 / WHAT WE DO

Support where your
team needs it.

We work in the booking and property-management systems you already use. Before starting, we agree on the tasks, access permissions and escalation contacts.

01✉

Guest support

AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH & ITALIAN

We respond to guest enquiries using your approved property information and procedures, then follow up on anything that remains open.

  • Pre-arrival and in-stay enquiries
  • Reservation, arrival and check-in questions
  • Cancellation and change requests
  • Complaint coordination and follow-up
  • Escalation of time-sensitive issues
View an example
02⌘

Partner & operations support

AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH & ITALIAN

We help property managers, owners and reservations teams investigate booking issues, follow up on requests and keep cases moving.

  • Enquiries from owners and property managers
  • Reservation and operational issue checks
  • Case tracking and follow-up
  • Escalation to authorised contacts
  • Clear updates on open and resolved cases
View an example
03▦

OTA administration

AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH & ITALIAN

We check listing information, reservations and OTA/PMS discrepancies, and coordinate with official support when a technical issue needs attention.

  • Listing content, amenities and property details
  • Reservation and availability discrepancies
  • Rate plans and promotions, with approved changes only
  • PMS and channel-manager synchronisation checks
  • Follow-up on official OTA/PMS support tickets
How we access systems
Across all services, we document relevant cases, agree on handovers and provide a concise operations report.
02 / WHO WE WORK WITH

For hotels and
short-term rental teams.

Whether you manage a hotel, an aparthotel or a group of holiday rentals, we work alongside your existing team and processes.

01 —
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Independent & boutique hotels

Extra support for guest enquiries, reservation follow-ups and OTA issues, working alongside your front desk or reservations team.

02 —
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Serviced apartments & aparthotels

Guest messaging, booking amendments and operational follow-ups for serviced-apartment and aparthotel teams.

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Short-term rental managers

Support for professional short-term rental managers and co-hosting teams responsible for several properties.

03 / SUPPORT IN PRACTICE

How we handle
a typical request.

These examples show how we check the facts, respond and follow up. The exact process and decision authority are agreed with each client.

Example 01 · Guest operations

A guest has a question before check-in.

We check the message, confirm the reservation and consult your property instructions before replying or asking the right person to approve the next step.

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Approvals remain with your team. We follow your procedures and ask for authorisation before refunds, price changes or policy exceptions.

01Review the incoming message and reservation details
02Check the property instructions and response policy
03Reply to the guest or escalate when approval is needed
04Record the action and close the follow-up loop
04 / YOUR SYSTEMS, OUR SUPPORT

We work in
your existing systems.

You keep your existing booking channels and PMS. We work through approved accounts and keep internal notes for case tracking; reservations and guest communication remain in your systems.

  • Use authorised OTA, PMS and channel-manager access
  • Follow your procedures and approval rules
  • Use individual, role-based permissions where available
  • Keep case notes and provide agreed reports

Depending on your setup and agreed scope, we can work with Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, PMS/channel managers, email and support tools. IRTARVA is independent of these platforms and is not endorsed by them.

A straightforward working arrangement
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Your platformsOTA · PMS · Inbox
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IRTARVAAgreed operational tasks
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Clear follow-throughTracker · Escalations · Reporting
Documented
05 / HOW WE START

A clear scope.
A straightforward start.

We agree on what is covered, when we work and which decisions remain with your team. Then we set up access and begin the agreed support.

01 / DISCOVER

Get to know your operation

We discuss your properties, booking channels, usual case volumes and the issues taking up your team's time.

02 / DEFINE

Confirm the scope

We define tasks, fixed weekly shifts, response targets, exclusions, permissions and escalation contacts.

03 / ONBOARD

Set up access and procedures

You provide approved access, property instructions, response templates and the right operational contacts.

04 / SUPPORT

Provide support and report

We handle the agreed tasks, flag issues needing a decision and report on completed and outstanding work.

WHAT FIXED HOURS MEAN

A 15-hour booking means
15 scheduled hours of support.

Each week, you receive the agreed 15 hours of support. On quieter days we continue monitoring, follow-ups and routine checks within scope. When demand increases, we prioritise cases within the same hours and flag any work that needs another owner or more capacity.

If you add properties, we can review the likely workload during agreed hours and propose any necessary changes before they become part of our ongoing scope.

15h
15 scheduled hours deliveredExample 15-hour schedule: Mon–Fri, 09:00–12:00
Mon
09—12
3h
Tue
09—12
3h
Wed
09—12
3h
Thu
09—12
3h
Fri
09—12
3h
Agreed fixed weekly fee
Local emergencies and out-of-hours requests remain with your designated team.
06 / SCHEDULED SUPPORT

Fixed weekly shifts.
Clear expectations.

Choose agreed days and hours within our scheduling window. Your weekly fee stays the same when message volumes fluctuate, provided the agreed service is delivered. Each proposal sets out the tasks and response expectations.

FOCUSED COVERAGE

10 hours

per week

A smaller weekly block for recurring back-office work or a defined support responsibility.

  • Agreed days and time windows
  • Defined guest, partner or OTA tasks
  • Follow-ups and operational notes
  • Client-owned after-hours support
Discuss 10 hours ↗
MORE WEEKLY CAPACITY

20 hours

per week

A larger weekly block for operators handling more frequent enquiries or complex cases.

  • Defined extra coverage hours
  • Multi-property operational follow-up
  • Prioritization and capacity review
  • Approval and escalation procedures
Discuss 20 hours ↗

These are examples, not unlimited-case packages. We confirm the fee, working hours and scope before starting. Additional properties or hours are reviewed separately. Physical emergencies and out-of-hours cover remain with your team.

Need another schedule? We can agree on a different fixed weekly block after discussing your needs.

Shifts can be arranged Monday–Saturday, 08:00–22:00 (CET/CEST), subject to availability. Your agreement confirms the exact days, hours and fixed weekly fee.

07 / THE WAY WE WORK

Clear responsibilities.
Reliable follow-through.

We agree on access, approvals, working hours and reporting before taking on any guest or reservation work.

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Authorised access

You provide approved access, with individual accounts and suitable permissions where available.

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Escalation by design

Refunds, compensation, policy exceptions and other sensitive actions go to your designated approver.

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Defined coverage

The contract sets the working days, time zone, response expectations and arrangements for absences.

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Transparent reporting

Regular updates show what we have completed, what remains open and who is responsible for the next step.

08 / BILINGUAL SUPPORT

English and Italian.
Across every service.

Guest Support, Partner Support and OTA Administration are all available in English and Italian. We use the language required for each agreed task.

Both languages are covered during your agreed shifts; this is not a separate translation or 24/7 service.

EN

English

Guest support · Property-team support · OTA administration

IT

Italian

Guest support · Property-team support · OTA administration

The same three services and operating standards, in either language.

IR.
Thoughtful systems.
Human judgment.
09 / ABOUT IRTARVA

Founded on experience
in guest and partner support.

IRTARVA is a new, independent service run by its founder, who has over five years of professional experience in Customer Support Specialist and Partner Support Specialist roles at Booking.com.

That experience shapes how we work: check the reservation, confirm the relevant policy, communicate the next step and document what happens.

IRTARVA provides hands-on remote support, not booking software, an on-site team or a 24/7 call centre. We work alongside your staff during your purchased service hours.

Independent from Booking.com and all other OTAs · Based in Albania · International B2B
10 / COMMON QUESTIONS

Answers to your
common questions.

Answers to common questions about working hours, approvals and how our service fits into your operation.

What does “15 fixed hours per week” mean?

You purchase 15 scheduled hours each week for a fixed fee. The fee stays the same whether the inbox is quiet or busy, and we provide the agreed support throughout those hours. Missed coverage is handled under the contract's rescheduling or fee-adjustment terms.

On which days and at what times can support be scheduled?

You can arrange shifts Monday–Saturday, 08:00–22:00 Central European time (CET/CEST), subject to availability. Your agreement sets the actual days, hours and response expectations. It is not continuous coverage throughout that window.

What happens when the inbox is quiet or very busy?

During quieter shifts, we continue agreed monitoring, checks and follow-ups. In busier shifts, we deal with time-sensitive work first and report or hand over tasks that cannot fit into the purchased hours.

Can you add more properties later?

Yes. With your approval, we can assess the new properties during an agreed shift, report the likely workload and confirm any scope or fee change before we take on ongoing support for them.

Do you provide 24/7 or physical emergency support?

No. We provide remote support during agreed shifts. Your local team handles on-site emergencies and cover outside those hours. We escalate urgent issues through your agreed contacts during our shifts.

Do you replace our PMS or manage guest payments?

No. We use authorised access to your OTA/PMS systems. We do not provide booking software, collect guest payments or independently approve financial transactions.

Can you approve refunds or change rates?

Only where you have expressly authorised it in writing. Otherwise, we review the case and ask your designated decision-maker to approve the action.

Do you provide phone support?

Our standard service covers written guest communication and operational administration, not telephone call-centre shifts.

Do you support both English and Italian?

Yes. Guest Support, Partner Support and OTA Administration are available in both languages during your agreed shifts.

How do we get started?

We review your portfolio and systems, agree on the fixed weekly schedule and scope, confirm access and key contacts, then begin onboarding. A separate paid introductory period is optional.

Where is the service based?

IRTARVA is based in Albania and provides remote services to international hospitality businesses. Working hours and reporting are agreed in advance.

LET’S PLAN YOUR SUPPORT

Tell us where your team
could use support.

Tell us what you manage, which systems you use and when you need help. We will review the work involved before suggesting a fixed weekly schedule and fee.

Business enquiries: hello@irtarva.com

✓ Fixed weekly hours✓ English + Italian✓ Authorized access & clear handovers✓ Mon–Sat · 08:00–22:00 CET/CEST
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