Introduction – What benefits does this module offer me?
The From the Surroundings module helps you provide guests with local recommendations such as restaurants, excursion destinations or events, directly in your Guestnet.
This creates a personalized and informative guest experience – digital, up-to-date and centrally managed.
Function Overview
The following functions are available in the From the Surroundings module:
Manually create individual entries with description, location and opening hours
Edit and deactivate existing entries
Integration of Google My Business entries (incl. automatic suggestions)
Manage and rename categories
Individual visibility settings for entries
GDPR-compliant, mobile view for guests, intuitive user interface
How to set up the From the Surroundings module
Open the backend section Guestapp > From the Surroundings
Add a Category
Click on the top right “New Entry”
Fill in the form:
Name and description
Category assignment
Location and opening hours
Click “Save”
You can also mark individual entries as a highlight. This function causes the corresponding entry to be emphasized in the frontend and displayed first.
In the frontend, a highlight is displayed as follows:
FAQ about the module
How do I edit existing entries?
How do I edit existing entries?
Entries that you created manually (not from an interface/destination) can be edited.
Go to “From the Surroundings”, click on the edit icon of the desired entry, make your changes and then click “Save”.
How do I add Google entries?
How do I add Google entries?
Select a category in the “From the Surroundings” module
Click on “New entry”
As soon as you start typing, the system will automatically suggest matching Google My Business entries – including address
What should I do if a Google entry cannot be found?
What should I do if a Google entry cannot be found?
Make sure the location has a Google My Business entry. Also check for alternative spellings or names.
How can I rename a category?
How can I rename a category?
In the module, click on “Categories” (top right).
A window will open where you can edit, rename or deactivate existing categories.
Can I deactivate an entry without deleting it?
Can I deactivate an entry without deleting it?
Yes. Use the button under “Published” for the desired entry:
Green = visible to guests
White = not visible
A deactivated entry can be reactivated at any time.
Would you like to activate this module?
The From the Surroundings module is available in all packages [Essential, Premium, Professional].
Our Customer Success Team will be happy to advise you on how to make the most of this module:
📩 support@guest.net