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Case Study: How Hotels can Grow Reservations

Hotels ask us all the time how to grow their business more rapidly. As an actual case study, we were asked this exact question by a hostel in Indonesia this month, “We need your advice on how to increase increase reservation growth more rapidly this year.”

We thought, why not share the answer more widely, so all our hotel and lodging partners can benefit from the same great advice. Well, here is the exact advice we provided:

Yes, we have suggestions for you.

  1. Get more online web links directly to your hotel website. Please log in to your profile at our website, then proceed to the OPPORTUNITIES page to learn more.
  2. Your hotel currently appears on 20 individual websites in our IWB network. Your profile content is currently translated to 3 languages, which means your hostel profile appears on 60 individual pages on these websites. You can increase this to 15 translations, which means your hotel can appear on 20 x 15 actual webpages. That’s 300 webpages in total, which is significant.
  3. Social Media Marketing by IWB – You have a Facebook page with about 3.8K followers and an Instagram account with about 2.3K, good job. But we can boost your social media exposure even more. With our optional Social Media Marketing service, we will handle all your weekly social media posting on 3 social media channels, mainly Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, which are the main ones for the travel market. And, we’ll rapidly grow your follower base much faster. Please let us know if you are interested. Our posting method is highly targeted, and designed to maximize your business’ social media presence. We can multiply your followers by many times in just a short period of time, and grow it from there.
  4. Professional Video Production. Video is a crucial aspect in today’s online marketing for hotels and accommodations. We can produce a custom video for your property. We will then promote your video on all our social media channels. Your video will be featured on your profile page on all 20 IWB sites that you appear on. As mentioned above, your hostel profile information can appear in up to 15 languages, which means your video can appear on 20 x 15 actual webpages. That’s 300 webpages in total, which is significant. You also receive a copy of your video for your own private and commercial use. You get to choose the theme of your video.

To view some demos of custom videos we can produce for accommodations, please see this page:
http://www.instantworldbooking.com/video-marketing-for-hotels-hostels.php

Please let us know if you are interested in these services, which will greatly enhance your marketing efforts, and grow your reservations rapidly.

Of course, this is a just a single case study. At Instant World Booking, we provide consulting and advice to hotel accommodations, hostels, and lodging of all sizes. We also provide custom solutions for growing accommodation businesses. Please contact us to find out how we can be of further assistance to your business.


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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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Huge Advantage of using MyAllocator with Instant World Booking

Want to gain a huge advantage in channel management? Learn how IWB makes MyAllocator better.

IWB has partnered with MyAllocator for years, offering one of the best solutions for channel management and property management. Because of our unique partnership, there are benefits only available to properties that become users of MyAllocator from the IWB interface. In fact, these benefits are unique to IWB users.

Will you have access to the full MyAllocator interface? Yes. And best of all, there’s no additional cost. You just add IWB as your property management system in the MyAllocator system.

Major Benefits of using MyAllocator with IWB:

1) Sign up for MyAllocator from the IWB interface, and get a free trial.
2) IWB will automatically create and configure your rooms on MyAllocator.
3) Use the IWB Calendar for free. Many users agree that our Calendar interface is the most intuitive and advanced for managing your availability. It’s free, and similar features are available only at a cost from other providers.
4) Instant World Booking is the only service connected to MyAllocator which offers both a booking site (distribution) and a property management system.
5) IWB gives you access to the full MyAllocator interface. It’s all available on the IWB interface, and there’s no need to log into 2 systems simultaneously.
6) All your reservations from all channels will appear on one integrated booking list. This is the same efficient reservation tool you’re already accustomed to on the IWB interface.
7) IWB uses an advanced queueing method to send updates to your channels via MyAllocator. IWB is the only provider that works this way. So why is this critically important? If you use MyAllocator alone (without IWB), updates are sent immediately and only once to your channels. But, what happens if the update fails, or a particular channel can’t accept updates at that time? You may not know that it failed. This happens frequently, and is an unpleasant reality with channel management systems. You waste a lot of time returning to your computer to repeat the procedure manually, only to watch it fail again? IWB eliminates this problem for you. If a channel rejects an update, IWB will resend the update until it is accepted.
8) No more confusing error codes. IWB analyzes channel errors from MyAllocator. We notify you when a channel failure requires your attention. If you use MyAllocator alone (without IWB) you may receive error codes when you try to update a channel. You have to research the error yourself, or contact support. IWB eliminates the guesswork. We communicate the exactly problem to you, and which rooms are effected.
9) Click to synchronize any room type. If you have a problem with external channels or an individual room, IWB allows you to resynchronize one or all rooms with one click. MyAllocator does not offer this functionality. In fact, a bigger problem is that full refresh on MyAllocator may fail occasionally with some channels. Our method will automatically reconnect in the background until all channels have accepted the update.
10) You get perfect integration between your website’s Booking Engine and all your channels. Use IWB’s Booking Engine on your website, and never worry about synchronizing your calendar with external booking sites. Our Booking Engine is an advanced solution that provides a superior customer experience.
11) If you’re looking for a more advanced property management solution, you can try IWBFrontDesk 2, So, you have 2 options for a property management system, and it’s perfectly integrated with MyAllocator and IWB.

To get started, please log into your profile at the IWB interface. Proceed to the page entitled Channel Manager.  If you are not already a member, sign up here:  Add Property

If you are already a member of MyAllocator, please go to the MyAllocator interface. On the menu, select Property Management System Connections. Follow the instructions to select IWB.

Questions?

For the perfect complement to IWB Channel Manager, try these other services (Hint: ask about our free demos):
IWB Booking engine
IWB IWBFrontDesk 2.0 (property management system)

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Omnibees now Connected to Instant World Booking

We are pleased to announce that Omnibees now connects to Instant World Booking.  This means that any hotel listed with Omnibees can manage their calendars just once, and their availability will automatically be updated on Instant World Booking’s (and HostelTraveler’s) network.

Omnibees’ integrated hotel revenue management offer 6 excellent tools in one pack.  This includes Mobile, Booking Engine, Social Media, Channel Management, Yield Management, and CRM.  These services are designed to be compatible with hotels of all sizes.

Where does Omnibees get their name.  Here is how they describe the concept:

We love bees. Not only because if it weren’t for them, we wouldn’t exist, but also because they love their work. They are always working.

Imagine having somebody (or some little things) doing all the not so easy parts of hotel management, especially the online presence…

That’s were Omnibees comes in. That way you can take care of the cool part of hotel management – filling your hotel and giving your guests the best vacation experience they’ve ever had.

For more information, go to:
To list your hotel, hostel, apartment, or bed & breakfast on Instant World Booking, go to:

Add Hotel, Hostel, or Bed and Breakfast

To see other Channel Managers and PMS systems connected to Instant World Booking:

More Channel Managers

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Update 150+ Booking Sites with IWB Channel Manager

Would you like to automatically update all your booking sites every time you receive a reservation? Do you want to update sites like Booking.com, Expedia, Hostelworld, and hundreds more from one single calendar?

Now you can. IWB Channel Manager offers this valuable capability. Don’t underestimate the power and value of this feature until you’ve tried it.

Here’s how it works:
You manage your calendar of availability from our simple interface. All your booking sites are updated automatically whenever you change your prices or availability. Over 150 booking sites are available, including the most popular ones worldwide (e.g., Booking.com, Expedia, Orbitz, HostelWorld, Travelocity, etc.). Have no more worries about maintaining multiple calendars.

Unlike many other services, there’s another incredible benefit. Imagine this. Whenever you receive a booking on any channel or website, your availability is immediately updated on all connected sites. All your calendars will even be updated when you receive a reservation on your own website (with IWB Booking engine). This feature can save hours of work every week.

Get started today with Channel Manager at prices as low as $14 per month. Get 4 months free when you sign up for a year. Just log into your profile and proceed to the Channel Manager page. Purchase just one month at a time to get started, so there’s nothing to lose by trying it.
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Questions?

For the perfect complement to IWB Channel Manager, try these other services (Hint: ask about our free demos):
IWB Booking engine
IWB Front Desk (property management system)

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Rez:Online Hotel Network Now Connected to Instant World Booking

We are pleased to announce that Rez:Online Hotel Network now connects to Instant World Booking.  This means that any hotel listed with Rez:Online Hotel Network can manage their calendars just once, and their availability will automatically be updated on Instant World Booking’s (and HostelTraveler’s) network.

Rez:Online Hotel Network is an excellent tool for managing the front desk operations of hotels and other accommodation.  In times when reservations decrease and distribution becomes more and more complex around the world, the hotel industry needs reliable partners with whom they can maximize their effectiveness and bookings at good conditions. Rez:Online Hotel Network offers reservation systems that seek to meet these goals.
For more information, go to:
To list your hotel, hostel, apartment, or bed & breakfast on Instant World Booking, go to:

Add Hotel, Hostel, or Bed and Breakfast

To see other Channel Managers and PMS systems connected to Instant World Booking:

More Channel Managers

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HostelSystem Now Connects to Instant World Booking

We are pleased to announce that HostelSystem now connects to Instant World Booking.  This means that any hostel listed with HostelSystem can manage their calendars just once, and their availability will automatically be updated on Instant World Booking’s (and HostelTraveler’s) network.

HostelSystem is an excellent tool for managing the front desk operations of youth hostels.  HostelSystem enables you to:
  • Control your hostel from any place
  • Avoid overbookings
  • Save time on updating portals
  • Increase profits by selling more rooms in a flexible way
  • Reach new clients by selling one room with different setup!
For more information, go to:
To list your hotel, hostel, apartment, or bed & breakfast on Instant World Booking, go to:

Add Hotel, Hostel, or Bed and Breakfast

To see other Channel Managers and PMS systems connected to Instant World Booking:

More Channel Managers

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ProturHotels Now Connects to Instant World Booking

We are pleased to announce that ProturHotels now connects to Instant World Booking.  This means that any hotel listed with ProturHotels can manage their calendars just once, and their availability will automatically be updated on Instant World Booking’s network.

Protur Hotels has been organizing holidays in Majorca since 1985.  At the moment we Protur has more than 11,000 beds situated in some of the most attractive beaches and places on the island – Cala Bona, Cala Millor, Cala Rajada, Canyamel and Sa Coma.
Establishments geared to satisfying the diverse needs of clients but with the stamp that makes their hotels different.
For more information, go to:
To list your hotel, hostel, apartment, or bed & breakfast on Instant World Booking, go to:
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Un Regalo de Año Nuevo de IWB Channel Manager

Un regalo de Navidad: Más de 150 canales!

Gerente de Canal IWB ha añadido nuevos canales de reserva. Ahora puedes cargar tu calendario de disponibilidad a más de 150 lugares de distribución a la vez.

Previamente, unos 30 canales de reserva estuvieron disponibles por un costo mensual de unos 14 dólares (€11). Esta fue una gran oferta.  Ahora, hemos añadido 5 veces el número de canales de reserva, todos al mismo precio. Este es un valor sin precedentes.

Regístrate ahora.
Cómo empezar?
http://www.instantworldbooking.com/es.channel-manager.php
¿Preguntas?
info@instantworldbooking.com

Ventajas de IWB Channel Manager

-Menos de $ 14 (€11) por mes
-Actualizar su calendario en más de 150 sitios de reserva, además de los GDS, por un bajo precio
-Todos los sitios Hostelling importantes fueron, incluso HostelWorld.com, Hostelbookers, etc.
-Ahorre tiempo y dinero mediante la gestión de su calendario sólo una vez
-Multiplique su exposición con sitios premium como Hotels.com, Expedia, Booking.com, y muchos más

Si usted no ha intentado Channel Manager antes, ahora es el momento.  Eliminar las horas y horas de trabajo cada semana. Si ya utiliza un servicio de gestión de canal, ahora es el momento de considerar el cambio. Deje de pagar de más. Instant World Booking ofrece increíbles ahorros y conveniencia.

Regístrate hoy y tienen todos los calendarios sincronizados para mañana. No hay nada que perder por intentarlo. Sólo tienes que entrar en su perfil en www.instantworldbooking.com y pasar a la página del Administrador del Canal.

Obtener la lista ahora?
http://www.instantworldbooking.com/listings/es.add_property.php

Obtenga más reservas de su sitio web

Obtener un nuevo Motor de Reservas para su sitio web. Administración del calendario una vez en su sitio web y todos los sitios externos de su reservación.
http://www.instantworldbooking.com/es.booking-engine.php

Instant World Booking tiene el menor precio garantizado. No hay excepciones. También tenemos más opciones que la mayoría de los proveedores. Contacte con nosotros para un presupuesto personalizado.

Si no podemos reducir su costo actual, se obtiene nuestro motor de reservas gratuito por un año.

Esta oferta es prácticamente un “cambio de juego”! Elegir un plan con o sin depósitos de clientes. Personalice sus pagos. Instant World Booking ofrece más servicios y opciones de pago que cualquier otro proveedor. Comience ahora! No hay ninguna obligación.

Obtenga su motor de reservas ahora?
http://www.instantworldbooking.com/es.booking-engine.php
¿Preguntas? info@instantworldbooking.com

Envíe su hotel, hostal o albergue para empezar ahora http://www.instantworldbooking.com/listings/es.add_property.php

Soluciones de alojamiento: Software Recepción – Motor de Reservas – Pagos – Gestión de canales. Estar en la lista para empezar.

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IWB Channel Manager Connects to over 150 channels for $14 per month

Over 150 Channels!

IWB Channel Manager has added new booking channels. Now you can upload your calendar of availability to over 150 distribution sites at once.IWB Channel Manager

Previously, about 30 booking channels were available for a monthly cost of about $14. This was already a great offer. Now, we’ve added 5 times the number of booking channels, all at the same price. This is an unprecedented value.

Sign up for IWB Channel Manager now. Just log into your profile at our website, and proceed to the Channel Manager page. Not listed yet? Get your free listing today. Get Started?            Questions?

 

IWB Channel Manager Advantages

  • Less than $14 per month

  • Update your calendar on over 150 booking sites, plus the GDS, for one low price

  • All major hostelling sites included, even HostelWorld.com, Hostelbookers, etc.

  • Save time and money by managing your calendar only once

  • Multiply your exposure with premium sites like Hotels.com, Expedia, Booking.com, and many more

If you haven’t tried IWB Channel Manager before, now is the time. Eliminate hours and hours of work each week. If you already use a channel management service, now is the time to consider switching. Stop overpaying. Instant World Booking offers incredible savings and convenience.

Sign up today, and have all your calendars synchronized by tomorrow. There’s nothing to lose by trying it. Just log into your profile at www.instantworldbooking.com and proceed to the Channel Manager page.

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Get More Reservations from Your WebsiteIWB Channel Manager

Get a new Booking Engine for your website. Manage your calendar once on your website and all your external booking sites.

Instant World Booking has the lowest price, guaranteed. No exceptions. We also have more options than most providers. 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”!  Choose a plan with or without customer deposits. Customize your payments. Instant World Booking now offers more service and payment options than any other provider. Get started now! There’s no obligation.

Get Your Booking Engine Now?            Questions?

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