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Supported Languages

Control which languages guests can choose when using self-service check-in. When you enable a language, all guest-facing screens, messages, and instructions become available in that language.

Where to Find Itโ€‹

Settings โ†’ Essentials โ†’ Supported Languages

Available Languagesโ€‹

AVA currently supports:

LanguageCodeNotes
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง EnglishenRequired โ€“ cannot be disabled
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Koreankoํ•œ๊ตญ์–ด
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ Chinesezhไธญๆ–‡ (Simplified)
๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thaithเน„เธ—เธข
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanesejaๆ—ฅๆœฌ่ชž
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ IndonesianidBahasa Indonesia
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ญ Khmerkmแž—แžถแžŸแžถแžแŸ’แž˜แŸ‚แžš
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More languages are added regularly. Contact support to request additional languages.

How to Enable Languagesโ€‹

Step 1: Open Language Settingsโ€‹

  1. Go to Settings โ†’ Essentials
  2. Scroll to Supported Languages

Step 2: Select Languagesโ€‹

  • โœ… Checked = Language is available to guests
  • โฌœ Unchecked = Language is hidden

Click the checkbox next to each language you want to offer.

Step 3: Save Changesโ€‹

Click Save and wait for the confirmation message.

What Happens When You Enable a Languageโ€‹

  • Language appears in the guest check-in language selector
  • All screens translate automatically
  • Error messages display in the selected language
  • Emails send in the guest's chosen language
  • Documents generate in the appropriate language

Guest & Staff Impactโ€‹

  • Guests see: The language selector shows only the languages you enable. Guests can switch languages at any time during check-in.
  • Staff see: All guest-facing messages (WiFi, welcome messages, disclaimers) are expected to be available in the enabled languages. If a translation is missing, the experience falls back to English.

How Guests Select Their Languageโ€‹

Guests can choose their language:

LocationHow to Switch
Check-in kioskLanguage button on welcome screen
Mobile check-inFlag icon at top of page
During check-inCan switch anytime

The system remembers each guest's preference.

Best Practicesโ€‹

Choosing Languagesโ€‹

Consider enabling languages based on:

  • Your typical guest demographics
  • Staff language abilities
  • Regional requirements
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Start with 2-3 languages and add more based on guest usage patterns.

Staff Considerationsโ€‹

Before enabling a language, ensure:

  • At least one staff member can assist in that language
  • You can handle support requests
  • Important notices are available in that language

Common Configurationsโ€‹

Hotel TypeRecommended Languages
US Business HotelEnglish only
Bangkok ResortEnglish, Chinese, Thai
Seoul City HotelEnglish, Korean, Chinese
International AirportAll available

Troubleshootingโ€‹

Language not showing for guestsโ€‹

  1. Confirm you clicked Save
  2. Refresh the check-in page
  3. Clear the browser cache
  4. Test on a different device

Some text not translatedโ€‹

  1. Note which screen and text is affected
  2. Take a screenshot
  3. Report to support with details

Can't disable Englishโ€‹

English is required and cannot be disabled. All guests need at least one common language option.

Frequently Asked Questionsโ€‹

Can I add custom languages? Not currently. Contact support to request new languages.

Do staff screens translate too? No, the staff interface remains in English.

What if a guest speaks an unlisted language? They must use one of your enabled languages.

Can I customize the translations? Not directly. Report translation issues to support.

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