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Let's talk about last-minute bookings. Sure, they can't be a pain, but the fact is spontaneity is the name of the game young people who love to travel. And this is good news for the tourism industry, as more and more people book last-minute – filling out any vacancies.   

With that said, it is important for tourism operators to invest in good booking software to...

It might be hard to imagine now, but there will come a time when the coronavirus pandemic is over. Yes, really! There are already signs that hotel bookings in China are recovering while cruise bookings for 2021 are starting to fill too. It’s a good sign that travellers are looking ahead beyond this pandemic. You need to do the same for your business, too.  

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Pandemics, natural disasters, civil or political unrest can all deter foreign travellers from visiting your local destination. During times like these, when international travel is banned, it can be challenging to keep your business afloat if you rely heavily on overseas tourists. International bookings are great, but they shouldn't make or break your business. Now is the perfect opportunity to...

You may have noticed the world is at a complete stand-still because of the coronavirus pandemic. The world's on fire: the stock market is shot, travel plans are cancelled, airlines are haemorrhaging money, and our beloved tourism industry is sitting at rock-bottom. Economic experts around the world are talking about the impending recession.

Without a doubt, it’s a tough time for everybody...

Managing a live reservation calendar and trade partners is streamlined through a channel manager

Accommodation operators can now access a number of easy to use online booking systems which streamline booking and guest management. Accommodation systems such as Little Hotelier, RMS or Lodgify make it super easy to manage your property. These systems allow you to:

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Streamline your business processes with a CRM system to automate business

At Tourism Accelerator, an effective Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System is so important, so that we can provide current information that is relevant for our clients at any given time. When utilising a CRM system that is set up effectively, can make all the difference to your business. From more effective...

Managing key accounts effectively is the answer to long-term clients

Looking after your key accounts is vital to ensuring your most value partners and clients, continue to support you in the future. From developing promising partnerships to nurturing developing opportunities and maintaining relationships with key partners, account management is not only about maintaining effective communication...

With so many online booking systems on the market, it can be hard tourism operators to know where to start.

At Tourism Accelerator, we support operators to choose booking systems that meet the unique needs of their business.

Customers increasingly expect to be able to make a confirmed booking online through a secure online payment gateway. Fortunately, online booking platforms have changed the...

Imagine if you could advertise around the world, and only pay once you received a sale...

The tourism distribution system is an effective way to market your product, while only paying for that marketing once you make a sale. You can promote your product through international marketing campaigns with little to no upfront cost. How good is that?

Online travel agents, wholesalers and inbound tour...

Have you ever spent money on advertising, without ever finding out if it delivered a return on investment?

The old saying "you need to spend money to make money" is true, but without a clear plan, you can find yourself throwing good money after bad. So how do you get out of the mud? With an effective digital strategy, you can find a new direction.

Developing a digital strategy usually involves...