# How to publish

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:

<table><thead><tr><th>Channel</th><th width="399.35626220703125">Description</th><th>Availability</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Trip Link</strong></td><td>Central access point with unique web link for this release</td><td>Always included</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Tour Guide App</strong></td><td>Mobile app with offline maps, navigation, and real-time updates</td><td>Always included</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Roadbook PDF</strong></td><td>Print-ready travel document with maps and itinerary details</td><td>Optional</td></tr><tr><td><strong>B2B Network</strong></td><td>Share releases with resellers so they can forward a re-branded Trip Link to the traveler</td><td>Optional</td></tr><tr><td><strong>TourMaps</strong></td><td>Interactive maps for webshop integration (guidebook-level, not booking-specific)</td><td>Always available</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Publishing Methods

#### Manual Publishing

Create releases individually through the GUIBO web portal:

1. Navigate to **Release Dashboard**
2. Click the orange **+** button
3. Enter booking details
4. Optionally add personalized content
5. Share the Trip 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](https://docs.guibo.travel/developers/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](https://docs.guibo.travel/developers/releases-api/release-or-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](https://docs.guibo.travel/developers/releases-api/release-or-create-guidebook-release/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](https://docs.guibo.travel/publishing/how-to-publish/personalized-accommodation), [Release | Create guidebook release](https://docs.guibo.travel/developers/releases-api/release-or-create-guidebook-release) (via API)