Bitcoin Payments for Hotel Bookings

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

Increase Revenue: Distribution & Channel Management

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

Increase Hotel and B&B Revenue: Gift Vouchers

The popularity of voucher codes has rapidly grown over the past years. This is because they are an easy and flexible way of promotion. The hospitality industry is no exception. Many hotels already use vouchers and discount codes. With people thinking about what to give at

Online Bookings for Booking Agents and Booking Portals

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.

Commission Free Online Bookings Without Your Own Website

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

Tripadvisor Transforms to Booking Channel: Don’t Miss Out

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

The Impact of Googles Next Major Update on Bookings

Mobile devices have become a natural part of most peoples lives. More and more people are browsing the internet on mobile devices like smart phones and tablet. According to Phocuswright  mobile travel bookings will account for 27% of the U.S. online travel market by this year

Cancellation Policies for Accommodation Businesses

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

Hotel Reputation – How to Create a Positive Memory

 I have had many nice restaurant meals but one experience a couple of years ago keeps coming back to my mind. The food was good, the place nice but really not much better than many other places I have been to since. Different was what 

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These are the Hotel Online Marketing Trends 2013

The general outlook for the tourism industry is still positive. However, The World Travel and Tourism Council  thinks that the change in economic outlooks suggest a potential weakening of Travel & Tourism growth in 2013 in Europe and parts of Asia. The key hotel online