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Important CC Info For Your Business

Instant World Booking is a recognized leader in credit card collection for hotels, hostels, and lodging worldwide, and offers the widest range of collection options with an integrated booking engine for hotel websites.  Because of this experience we get a lot questions from hotel managers on how to deal with difficult and unpleasant problems with credit card collections.  Here’s one question we recently received from a lodging partner regarding a reservation they accepted directly:

I had a situation recently where a scammer paid me with a credit card and then the rightful owner of the credit card reclaimed the money. This left me with a big overdraft and i am still trying to clear it. Is there no insurance against this sort of thing? When i approached my bank (bbva in Spain.) they said there was nothing they could do as there was no signed credit card receipt from the person who made the reservation. This person is a recognized scammer and I had an e-mail from him confirming the reservation which I showed to the bank and they just ignored it.  Who is wrong?

Unfortunately, in this situation, the customer is right.  In fact, the customer is always right in these situations since credit card companies protect the cardholder first.  In a fraud situation, there is nothing you can do to recover the loss, and this can be considered a cost of doing business with credit cards.

If you want to avoid having to deal with this type of online fraud entirely, consider using Instant World Booking’s reservation booking engine on your website.  Instant World Booking offers the most flexible and comprehensive set collection options available among any online provider today.  Any deposit amount can be collected by credit card for your website reservations.  Additionally, you will not have to deal with any disputes since Instant World Booking handles everything.  An even greater benefit is the Full No-show and Cancellation Protection offered with every hotel website booking engine.

http://www.instantworldbooking.com/booking-engine.php

 


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Discover Asia


Asia, largest of the continents, is like a beautiful patchwork quilt, each piece being important to the whole, yet an entity unto itself. A trip to this great continent of extremes is filled with wonderment and miraculous sights, such as the impressive Himalaya Mountains, with the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest, being 29,028 feet high; Tibet, the highest plateau on earth, and the breathtakingly splendid Taj Mahal of India, which, although built in 1630, still symbolizes the exotic aura that surrounds all of Asia.
The mysterious Orient entices the traveler to its fabulous ports of Hong Kong and Singapore, two of the most exciting cities anywhere; to picturesque Japan, which consists of four lovely islands, and is renowned for its unique culture, charming Kabuki theater, quaint architecture and graceful cherry trees; to Burma, called the “Golden,” because of the gold-encrusted pagodas that dot the landscape; and to intriguing Istanbul, formerly Constantinople, with its five hundred mosques and glamorous history of glory and accomplishments.
You are transported to the pages of the “Arabian Nights” when you enter Baghdad, capital of Iraq; in fact your entire vacation in Asia will be memorable for its fairy tale quality and the indescribable magic that envelops this continent.
Often considered the cradle of the human race because the Biblical story of the creation of mankind originated here, Asia was also the birthplace of the great religions, Christianity, Judaism, Mohammedanism and Buddhism, thus making it the site of pilgrimages made by thousands of people every year. The Bible relates the story of the continent from the Garden of Eden to Babylon and Nineveh, and although Asia has changed in this age of modern commercialism, it has never lost its singular appeal.


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Visit San Francisco In August

You think of California in the summer months, you automatically think of hot summer days. But you will be very surprised to know that in San Francisco, it can be a bit chilly, especially in August. So if you need a break from the heat, head to San Francisco! Its well known for a number unique characteristics like its chilly summer fog, steep rolling hills and eclectic mix of Victorian and modern architecture. And of course the famous Landmark, The Golden Gate Bridge. This article is the place to find out where to go and what to see and do in San Francisco during the “chilly” Summer month of August!

http://www.sftravel.com/article/things-do-san-francisco-august?

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Introducing IWBmob – a New Mobile Booking Concept

Our new mobile website design is here.

We recently announced the introduction of IWB’S new mobile website, dubbed IWBmob. The first phase of this re-branding has just been released. It is a mobile-first design. This means that your profile page, and the entire booking process, has been redesigned. And it’s nothing short of revolutionary. Our new design features leading edge mobile aesthetics, and an ultra-responsive, streamlined user experience. For users of our new booking engine, the experience will surpass almost any modern booking site available today.

What does mobile-first mean?

Mobile-first means that our site will respond flexibly to all types of computers and devices, with an emphasis on mobile users. After all, more than 25% of worldwide travel bookings are made on mobile devices. And, mobile bookings are increasing at a rate of 20% or more each year in some countries. But, this also means that our website, and your property information, will be equally beautiful and functional on all computers. In the coming weeks, additional phases of our IWBmob re-branding will be visible across our entire website.

One thing to consider when selecting your primary booking engine is this. Have you gone through the booking process on multiple different mobile devices such as an iPhone, an Android phone, and a tablet?  Are the email confirmations that your guests receive equally mobile-friendly? Instant World Booking has this all covered for you.

We invite you to check out your new profile pages (including up to 15 translated pages for each property that we’ve always offered). We think you’ll agree that it works better on mobile devices, and is more straightforward and easy for users, than most other booking sites.

Here are some of best profiles we’ve seen. We recommend you check them out for ideas. Remember, add your best photos!

Hotel Convento Santa Catalina, Guatemala
Wander Inn Bunbury, Australia
Amigos Hostel Cozumel, Mexico
Bondalem Beach Club, Indonesia
New Ostel Florence, Italy
Nanu Guesthouse, South Korea

As an added bonus, we will soon introduce some innovative methods of integrating your IWB experience with Facebook and other social media. These are brand new innovations that are currently not used by any other booking service. Look for future announcements to learn how to take advantage of these innovations.

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Nuestro nuevo diseño de sitio web para móviles está aquí.

Recientemente anunciamos la introducción del nuevo sitio web móvil de IWB, llamado IWBmob. La primera fase de este re-branding acaba de ser lanzado. Es un diseño móvil primero. Esto significa que se ha rediseñado su página de perfil y todo el proceso de reserva. Y no es nada menos que revolucionario. Nuestro nuevo diseño cuenta con una estética móvil de vanguardia y una experiencia de usuario optimizada y flexible. Para los usuarios de nuestro nuevo motor de reservas, la experiencia superará prácticamente cualquier sitio de reservas moderno disponible hoy.

¿Qué significa móvil primero?

Mobile-first significa que nuestro sitio responderá con flexibilidad a todo tipo de computadoras y dispositivos, con énfasis en los usuarios móviles. Después de todo, más del 25% de las reservas de viajes en todo el mundo se realizan en dispositivos móviles. Y, en algunos países, las reservas móviles aumentan a un ritmo del 20% o más cada año. Pero, esto también significa que nuestro sitio web, y su información de propiedad, será igualmente hermosa y funcional en todas las computadoras. En las próximas semanas, las fases adicionales de nuestra nueva marca IWBmob serán visibles en todo nuestro sitio web.

Una cosa a considerar al seleccionar su motor de reserva principal es esta. ¿Ha realizado el proceso de reserva en varios dispositivos móviles diferentes, como un iPhone, un teléfono Android y una tableta? ¿Son las confirmaciones por correo electrónico de que sus invitados reciben igualdad de movilidad? Instant World Booking tiene todo esto cubierto para usted.

Te invitamos a consultar tus nuevas páginas de perfil (incluyendo hasta 15 páginas traducidas para cada propiedad que siempre hemos ofrecido). Creemos que estarás de acuerdo en que funciona mejor en dispositivos móviles y es más sencillo y fácil para los usuarios que la mayoría de los otros sitios de reservas.

Para la comparación, aquí están algunos de los mejores perfiles que hemos visto. Le recomendamos que los revise para obtener ideas. Recuerde, agregue sus mejores fotos!

Hotel Convento Santa Catalina, Guatemala
Wander Inn Bunbury, Australia
Amigos Hostel Cozumel, Mexico
Bondalem Beach Club, Indonesia
New Ostel Florence, Italy
Nanu Guesthouse, South Korea

Como una ventaja añadida, pronto introduciremos algunos métodos innovadores de integrar tu experiencia de IWB con Facebook y otras redes sociales. Se trata de innovaciones completamente nuevas que actualmente no son utilizadas por ningún otro servicio de reservas. Busque anuncios futuros para aprender a aprovechar estas innovaciones.

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Dynamite Things To Do In NYC In March

NYC was made for walking and has plenty of options for any visitor to take in. For instance Central Park is the city’s “Nature Playground” and during the spring and summer months, street fairs pop up all around New York’s neighborhoods though they’re hard-pressed to match the pop-up holiday markets that spread good cheer in Columbus Circle, Bryant Park, and Union Square. But since we’re focusing on the Month of March, I dont want to get too carried away, which is easily done when I think of this beautiful city. Between late night comedy shows, the world famous St. Patricks Day Parade, major movie premiers and food and wine events which are just a few that come to mind, you certainly can have a multitude of exciting and adventurous areas to explore. The below article specifically brings to your attention actually “48 marvelous things to do in March in NYC!”  Also, log onto our website below to find your perfect Hotel in New York! Enjoy the read.

https://www.timeout.com/newyork/blog/48-marvelous-things-to-do-in-march-in-nyc-021717

http://instantworldbooking.com/countries-places/New-York.best-hotels.php

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Save with a New Booking Engine on your Website

Time for a New
Booking Engine!Get a new IWB Booking Engine for your website.

New for 2016, Instant World Booking offers the guaranteed lowest cost versus any competing solution. So, now is the time to switch. Shop around, then come to Instant World Booking.

Try it today with no contracts, no obligation.

Instant World Booking has the lowest price, guaranteed. No exceptions. Just contact us for a personalized price quote. If we can’t reduce your current cost, you get our booking engine free for a year.

This offer is a virtual “game-changer”!  IWB’s Booking Engine is fully integrated with IWB Front Desk 2.0 and IWB Channel Manager (see below for more information). In fact, Instant World Booking now offers more service and payment options than any other provider. So why not switch now?

Instant World Booking now specializes in hostel website Booking Engine replacement. This is because we offer a solution that is not only cheaper, but provides a much enhanced user experience for visitors of your website. This is what enabled us to recently replace the Booking Engine program for one of the largest private chains of small hotels in the US and Europe. Our payment options are also much more flexible than any competitor. For a real life example of how it works, please see:
http://www.ihspfrenchquarterhouse.com/

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IWB Channel Manager
now updates Booking.com, Expedia, and over 150+ booking sitesManage hundreds of booking sites from a single calendar.

See all your reservations in one place … Booking.com, Expedia, HostelWorld, Travelocity, Orbitz, and dozens more.

Bonus: Free listing on the GDS … access over 450,000 travel agency sites worldwide.

Manage your calendar on all your booking channels from just one source.

Additionally, all booking sites will automatically be updated every time you receive a reservation. Here’s how it works. Whenever you receive a booking on any channel or website (e.g., HostelWorld, Booking.com, Expedia, etc.), your availability calendar is immediately updated on all connected sites. Over 150 booking sites are available. Even update all your calendars when you receive a reservation from your own website (IWB Booking Engine required).

Get IWB Channel Manager Now?            Questions?

Why IWB Channel Manager?

  • Less than $14 per month
  • More than 150 booking sites, plus the GDS, all included
  • Free signup for IDS/GDS sites, reaching 450,000 travel agents worldwide
  • All major hostelling sites included, HostelWorld.com, Hostelbookers, etc.
  • Incredible savings of time and money by updating your calendar only once
  • Automatic updates for incoming reservations

 

 

IWB Front Desk 2.0
Free Trial!IWBFrontDesk.com is a property management system (PMS) that will save you money. Enhance your front desk operations by managing your reservations, guest communication and other functions more efficiently.

Get 1 Month Free. Just enter Promo Code TRYIWB4FREE to begin your free trial.

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Savings of 40% to 85%

IWBFrontDesk is significantly cheaper than many popular property management systems (front desk software).
Compare now?

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Booking Engines for Facebook Pages

Get a Booking Engine for your Facebook page.  See an example on Siam Guest House’s page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Siam-Guest-House/90290289483

We encourage you to try our new IWB Booking Engine plugin code.  This new plugin allows you to insert a Booking Engine Search Bar on your webpage.  Instructions for this plugin are not currently found on our website.  This new method utilizes the same AJAX scripting methods used by Google and Facebook for their analytics and social plugins.  The advantage is that your booking engine code is integrated directly within your webpage (i.e., browser problems associated with frames or other incompatible code are eliminated).  So, you have total control over the content on your webpage, and the user experience is greatly enhanced.  This new plugin also features improved personalization options, allowing you to switch variables to modify the color and orientation of your Booking Engine Search Bar.

We encourage you to try our new Booking Engine Search Bar.  Simply drop it into your webpage.  It’s easy to modify the variables to achieve a different look and feel for your website.


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Introducing IWB Front Desk 2.0

Introducing IWBFrontDesk 2.0

Need a full-featured property management system for your hotel, bed & breakfast, or hostel?
Want to save money?

IWBFrontDesk has been completely redesigned from the ground up, based on the needs and recommendations of our clients worldwide. Our next-generation property management system (PMS) offers all the tools needed to manage your front desk. It’s the perfect solution for hotels, hostels, and bed & breakfasts of all sizes.

Get IWBFrontDesk Now?

Savings of 40% to 85%

IWBFrontDesk is significantly cheaper than many popular property management systems (front desk software).
Compare now?

At Instant World Booking, one of our core principles is that technology should not only make your life easier and more efficient, it should also reduce your costs. IWBFrontDesk can offer a superior alternative to your current property management system, at a lower cost. With no contracts or commitments, you can purchase just one month at a time, so there’s no reason not to try it. If you haven’t tried IWBFrontDesk yet, sign up today.

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IWB Channel ManagerAutomatically Update Booking.com, HostelWorld, and over 150+ booking sites

Could you save time by automatically updating sites like Booking.com, HostelWorld, HostelBookers, Expedia, and 150 more directly from your own calendar?

With IWB Channel Manager, now you can. Manage your calendar on all your booking channels from just one source.

Additionally, all booking sites will automatically be updated every time you receive a reservation. Here’s how it works. Whenever you receive a booking on any channel or website (e.g., HostelWorld, Booking.com, Expedia, etc.), your availability calendar is immediately updated on all connected sites. Over 150 booking sites are available. Even update all your calendars when you receive a reservation from your own website (IWB Booking Engine required).

Get IWB Channel Manager Now? Questions?

Why IWB Channel Manager?

  • Less than $14 per month
  • More than 150 booking sites, plus the GDS, all included
  • Free signup for IDS/GDS sites, reaching 450,000 travel agents worldwide
  • All major hostelling sites included, HostelWorld.com, Hostelbookers, etc.
  • Incredible savings of time and money by updating your calendar only once
  • Automatic updates for incoming reservations

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Introducing IWB Front Desk 2.0

IWB Front Desk offers all the features you need from a Property Management System (PMS). Suitable for Hotels, Hostels, Bed & Breakfasts, and more.

A free trial is available only to IWB members. This offer is available for a limited time, so sign up for IWBFrontDesk today.

Get Started?

IWBFrontDesk has been completely redesigned from the ground up. Listening to the needs of our clients around the world, our next-generation system (property management system) offers all the tools you need for your front desk in the 21st century.

At Instant World Booking, one of our core principles is that technology should not only make your life easier and more efficient, it should also reduce your costs. IWBFrontDesk certainly achieves these goals.

IWBFrontDesk is significantly cheaper than many popular property management systems (front desk software). Compare today for savings of 40% – 85%.  Sign up in just minutes.  Start managing your front desk more efficiently now.

Sign up in just minutes. Start managing reservations today. Managing your front desk has never been easier.

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IWB Front Desk 2.0 next-generation Property Management System

Instant World Booking has recently announced it’s 2013 release of IWB Front Desk 2.0, a next generation of property management system (PMS).  Redesigned from the ground up, IWB Front Desk offers all the features demanded by accommodation properties around the globe, including a complete wishlist of tools requested by IWB’s clients.

The release of this groundbreaking software is very timely.  In the wake of price increases across the board by many competing front desk solutions on the market, Instant World Booking has chosen to hold prices for IWB Front Desk at the low end of the pack.  Price increases for competitors like Rezovation and others in 2012-2013 are in the 10%-11% range.  This represents a dramatic increase in prices year on year.

To demonstrate the approximate savings Instant World Booking can provide versus competing PMS solutions, here are the typical savings hotels, hostels, and bed & breakfasts may achieve by switching to IWB Front Desk:

Rezovation GT Online      64% – 84% typical savings

HostelOffice                  56% – 83%

SuperInn                       42% – 62%

Resnexus                       68% – 86%

RezStream Pro                       69% – 85%

A winning property management system, Here are some of the features provides:

  • Availability Calendar Management
  • Guest Management
  • Reservation Management
  • Accounting and Reporting
  • Billing Statements
  • Fully online solution (no backups or software updates needed)
  • Attractive, Uncluttered, and Effortless Interface
  • Full Customer Support
  • Full integration with Instant World Booking
  • Full integration with IWB Channel Manager

To learn more about IWB Front Desk, and to get started, please read more about Property Management Systems


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