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Run operations on the go and grow your property management business.Ban the use of plastic in your hotel
By 2021, the use of single-use plastic objects will be prohibited. This new directive was adopted by the European Parliament on 24 October 2018. It will have to be respected by all the countries of the European Union. Many sectors are concerned, including the hotel industry. As a major consumer of plastic, the accommodation sector […]
Gîtes de France joins forces with Expedia to develop its notoriety
G�tes de France sets out to conquer the whole world. The association has just signed its first partnership with an online travel agency: Expedia. Thanks to this agreement, it is now possible to book a G�tes de France rental on Expedia. This is a real gain in visibility for the association, which can now reach […]
The ecological impact of air traffic is disrupting tour operators
With the rise of low-cost airlines, air travel is within everyone’s reach. Today, a plane ticket can cost less than a train ticket. This mode of transport is very popular with travellers because of its speed, but it is also the most polluting because of GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions. This is reflected in the offers […]
Airbnb eliminates service charges for travellers
Airbnb has decided to simplify the booking process on its platform by removing the passenger service charge. Until now, the American company had been proposing a default model for the payment of service fees. Both the traveller and the host were required to contribute to these costs. Now hoteliers and guests can decide to bear […]
Reform on the reference system for tourist residences
If you are a manager of a tourist residence, you have probably heard about the reform of the classification system. Today, a residence is classified according to the services and facilities offered by the establishment. Some criteria are mandatory, others are optional to allow the owner a certain amount of freedom in the layout of […]
Create a coworking space to boost your hotel
Coworking areas are constantly developing in the large conurbations. These large open and shared spaces welcome people who wish to work in groups or solo. This location is very popular with contractors who can rent space at a reasonable price and without obligation. This is why hoteliers have decided to take advantage of this trend […]
Risk-free booking : new booking functionality
When a traveller books a room on Booking, several rates are available. He may decide to pay the standard, non-cancellable, non-refundable price (NA-NR). If he is undecided, he can choose to pay a higher price which allows him to cancel his reservation for free. However, Booking has developed a new offer, risk-free booking. This option […]
Lonely travellers, understanding their needs
Tourism professionals are witnessing the emergence of a new type of traveller: the lonely traveller. The Momondo agency reveals that 60% of adults have already travelled solo. However, the current offer of accommodation is not adapted to this clientele. Hotels generally offer double rooms at the expense of solo travellers. Hoteliers must therefore take into […]
Ranking of the most used reservation channels in 2018
The appearance of OTAs such as Booking or Expedia has changed travellers’ consumption patterns. In the past, hotel reservations were mostly made through travel agencies or tourist offices. If a traveller wished to book an establishment by himself, he had to call by phone or send a letter. Thus, the reservation paths were very poor. […]
How does a traveller select his accommodation for his holidays?
The development of distribution channels has multiplied the means of booking a hotel. Today, it is now possible for a traveller to book an establishment online on different platforms. However, landlords are not mentalists, it is difficult for them to identify the factors influencing the reservation of an accommodation. As a hotelier, it is interesting […]
4 effective tips to improve direct bookings on your B&B website
Most people think that running bed and breakfast is quite fun. But, at the end of the day, it is a business and bed and breakfast owners need to find ways to make money from it. For most B&B owners, direct bookings are the most beneficial for them as they do not have to pay […]
Bed and Breakfast and the digital revolution
Do you own a cottage and / or a bed and breakfast? If so, your future is looking really bright, todays travelers are looking for an great experience and want to connect to the people they meet. But how to be visible? Logically your first step was to connect to all possible distribution site you […]
Independent hoteliers : is there an alternative to the traditional TPE for payment by credit card ?
Shopkeepers, craftsmen, but especially independent hoteliers… Accepting payment by card has always been complicated. “Too expensive,” “not profitable enough.” We hear very regularly from hoteliers who tell us that they have no interest in setting up a credit card payment system because the overall cost is too high and would put them in financial difficulty […]
Digitalisation, the future of the hotel industry
Digitalisation? Yeah like most independent hoteliers you know what it is and how important it is, but you haven�t gotten to it yet. You rather spend time with your guest right? after all this is why you decided to become an hoteliers in the first place, not because you always loved sitting behind a desk […]
The best hashtags for your hotel’s instagram page
The previous weeks we covered how to to create an Instagram account for your hotel and which types of posts to publish. On this platform, potential travelers will find out about your content. Either because they follow you or thanks to the hashtags used on your posts. Today we will cover how to carefully select […]