A Curator on Buenro is the user who starts a group booking and takes the lead in organising it. They manage the process and take responsibility for confirming the booking.
Core Definition
A Curator is a type of Guest who starts a booking and becomes the primary point of contact for the group. They:
Choose the property and trip dates
Claim rooms on behalf of the group
Invite others to join and pay
Accept the platform’s and property’s terms
Agree to take full contractual and financial responsibility for the booking
You do not need to host or own the property — that is handled by Property Managers. But you are the one coordinating the booking from the user side.
Legal Role
When you curate a booking:
You become the contractual counterparty to the Property Manager
You are responsible for making sure all payments are completed on time
You are accountable for any issues during the stay, including damages or disputes
Your name and profile may be shared with the Property Manager and other Guests for coordination
Platform Responsibilities
As a Curator, you must:
Coordinate the booking process and confirm guest participation
Communicate clearly in the group chat
Uphold Buenro’s House Rules and Terms of Service
Prevent unregistered or uninvited guests from joining the stay
Report issues (e.g. damages or safety concerns) as needed
Ensure guests are aware of and comply with check-in/out times, rules, and payment deadlines
Can I Stop Being a Curator?
Yes — but only before the booking is confirmed.
If you step down:
The booking is cancelled automatically — we don't support replacing the Curator yet (Feature Coming Soon)
All payment holds are released
Other members can restart the booking if the dates and property are still available
After confirmation, you're still responsible unless you cancel the booking entirely (subject to the property’s cancellation policy).
Why the Curator Role Matters
The Curator ensures the group booking process is:
Organised
Transparent
Accountable
This is especially important because Buenro is a shared experience platform — there is no “host” in your group. You are self-organising the stay, and the platform provides tools to facilitate it.
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