Using a booking engine to keep track of your bookings
If you need help keeping track and managing your bookings you might want to consider implementing an online booking system.
Having a booking system enables customers to book via your own website or your social media channels, it can help reduce the admin burden and means your business is accessible 24/7 to potential customers.
There are various booking engines on the market, some of the most commonly used are
- Avvio (https://www.avvio.com/ )
- Eviivo (https://eviivo.com/ )
- Little Hotelier (https://www.littlehotelier.com)
- Freetobook,( https://en.freetobook.com/ )
- Queensboroughgroup (https://www.queensboroughgroup.co.uk/)
- Site Minder (https://www.siteminder.com/ )
When it comes to choosing a booking engine for your business there are some things you should consider:
- Is it user friendly?
- What cost is involved? Is there a set up fee? Do they charge annually? Any other fees? Is there commission?
- How does the system integrate with your website?
- Is it secure for accepting payments?
- How long is the contract?
- What support is available to you?
Top tips:
- Be bookable at every step
- Think about how much of your product you want to allocate online, do you want to keep some offline should anyone arrive at your door.
- Keep an eye on your competitors prices
- Think about offering a package deal, early bird rate or last minute rate
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