The digital currency Bitcoin is growing in popularity. A few days ago Expedia was the first mayor online travel agency to announce they accept Bitcoin transactions. What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a decentralized virtual currency introduced as open-source software in 2009. Payments work peer-to-peer without a central
Fifteen years ago bookings were generated through travel agencies, write ups or ads in publications, repeat-customers and referrals. Today travelers go on-line and search the web. Of course, repeat customers and referrals are still important, but in a world where billions are connected to the
A web site is often the first contact point a guest has when looking for accommodation. Most people do not spend the time sending out enquiries. They expect to see if the room or lodging they are interested in is available while they are searching.
You don't need your own website to accept online bookings. Check out these two easy options to sell online without paying commission: Use Your Booking Page as Website The design and the content of Beds24's booking page is fully customisable. You can add custom content to use
There has been alot of tweeting, blogging and facebooking about Tripadvisor´s new service recently. It is sheduled to start in September. Here a summary of the facts: Tripadvisor Connect will allow independent hotels and B&B´s to display real-time availability and online booking on their Tripadvisor profile
Cancellations are always unpleasant for the host but often also for the guest. Most hosts have a cancellation policy. Which strategy is used can make a big difference in terms of guest relations and revenue management. Common strategies are: No Cancellation No matter when or why
The idea of cross-selling is getting a customer to buy something else together with the product or service they already have chosen. The classic example is McDonald's standard question: 'Do you want fries with that?' Cross-selling does not mean manipulating your guests. It is about
WordPress is becoming very popular with smaller hotels, B&Bs guest houses and inns. Though it was created as a blog software it can also serve as a CMS for a website. Integrating a blog and a website can be one reason to choose Wordpress over