How to publish
Overview of GUIBO's publishing system and available channels for delivering travel documents to travelers
Publishing in GUIBO means making your travel content accessible to travelers through various channels. Each booking receives a personalized release that serves as the container for all travel documents.
Understanding Releases
A release is a traveler-specific instance of your guidebook that:
Represents a single booking
Contains personalized information for specific travelers
Provides access through multiple delivery channels
Is active during a defined time period
Is accessed via unique download codes
Publishing Channels
Each release automatically generates content across multiple channels:
Release Page
Central access point with unique web link for all travel documents
Always included
Tour Guide App
Mobile app with offline maps, navigation, and real-time updates
Always included
Roadbook PDF
Print-ready travel document with maps and itinerary details
Optional
B2B Network
Share releases with resellers with automatic rebranding
Optional
TourMaps
Interactive maps for webshop integration (guidebook-level, not booking-specific)
Always available
Publishing Methods
Manual Publishing
Create releases individually through the GUIBO web portal:
Navigate to Release Dashboard
Click the orange + button
Enter booking details
Optionally add personalized content
Share the release link with travelers
Best for: Small operations, testing, or individual bookings
API Publishing
Automate release creation from your booking system:
100% automated publishing process
Real-time release generation
Personalized content per booking
Scalable for high booking volumes
Best for: Integration with booking systems, high-volume operations
Learn more: Releases API
Release Types
Guidebook-based Releases
Create releases from existing guidebooks:
Guidebook serves as product template
Updated seasonally in GUIBO
Personalized per booking (accommodations, documents, dates)
Same structure for all bookings of this product
Best for: Standardized tours with consistent itineraries
Learn more: Release | Create guidebook release (via API)
On-demand Releases
Generate complete guidebook and release simultaneously via API:
Fully dynamic guidebook structure
Created per booking from JSON payload
No pre-existing guidebook required
Maximum flexibility for unique itineraries
Best for: Tailor-made trips, highly variable tours, third-party system integration
Learn more: Create on-demand release
Personalization Options
All releases support booking-specific customization:
Accommodations with arrival/departure dates and comments
Additional documents (vouchers, tickets, confirmations)
Custom content (POIs, routes, text pages)
Modified content from the base guidebook
Learn more: Personalized Accommodation, Release | Create guidebook release (via API)
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