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    About Xero

    Xero is award-winning cloud-based accounting software designed specifically for small to medium businesses. Unlike traditional accounting software, Xero runs entirely in the cloud, meaning you can access your financial data anywhere, anytime, from any device. The platform seamlessly connects to your bank accounts, providing automatic bank feeds that reconcile transactions in real-time.

    With Xero, you can create and send professional invoices in seconds, track expenses on the go, manage bills and payments, and collaborate with your accountant or bookkeeper in real-time. The software includes powerful reporting tools that give you instant visibility into your cash flow, profit and loss, and overall financial health.

    Xero integrates with over 1,000 business apps including payment processors, inventory management systems, CRM platforms, and booking software, making it the perfect financial hub for your tourism operation. Whether you're a tour operator managing seasonal cash flow, an accommodation provider tracking room revenue, or an attractions business managing ticket sales, Xero provides the financial clarity you need to make informed business decisions.

    Why Tourism Businesses Love It

    Tourism businesses face unique financial challenges - seasonal revenue fluctuations, multiple payment methods, commission tracking for travel agents, GST on international bookings, and reconciling income from various booking platforms. Xero is purpose-built to handle these complexities.

    Manage your bookings revenue across multiple channels (direct bookings, OTAs, travel agents) all in one place. Automatically reconcile payments from Stripe, Square, PayPal and bank transfers. Track tour operator expenses by season, product, or experience. Monitor your cash flow during quiet periods and forecast for peak season. Generate financial reports that actually make sense for tourism operations, not just generic business reports.

    With Xero's multi-currency support, you can invoice international clients in their currency, track foreign exchange gains and losses, and handle international supplier payments. The mobile app means you can capture receipts, send invoices, and check your cash position even when you're out in the field running tours. Your accountant can access your books in real-time, making tax time and BAS submissions painless.

    Key Features

    Bank reconciliation and feeds
    Invoicing and quotes
    Expense claims
    Financial reporting and dashboards
    Multi-currency support
    Payroll integration
    Inventory tracking
    Mobile app for on-the-go management

    Pricing

    Pricing Model

    subscription

    Starting From

    $37/month

    Details

    Plans start from $37/month for small businesses. Includes unlimited users and contacts.

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    Xero — frequently asked questions

    How does Xero help with the seasonal cash flow of tourism businesses?+
    Xero is built to handle tourism's financial challenges, including seasonal revenue fluctuations. You can manage bookings revenue across multiple channels in one place, monitor your cash flow during quiet periods and forecast for peak season. Reporting tools give instant visibility into cash flow and profit and loss, helping you make informed decisions about staffing, spending and pricing across the year.
    Can Xero reconcile payments from different booking platforms and processors?+
    Yes. Xero can automatically reconcile payments from Stripe, Square, PayPal and bank transfers, and manage bookings revenue across direct bookings, OTAs and travel agents in one place. Its automatic bank feeds reconcile transactions in real-time, and it integrates with over 1,000 apps including payment processors and booking software, reducing manual data entry for your tourism operation.
    Does Xero support international clients and currencies?+
    Yes. Xero includes multi-currency support, so you can invoice international clients in their own currency, track foreign exchange gains and losses, and handle international supplier payments. This is helpful for tourism operators dealing with overseas visitors and suppliers. The platform is also designed to handle GST considerations and generate reports suited to tourism operations rather than generic business reports.
    What does Xero cost and how many users are included?+
    Xero uses a subscription pricing model, with plans starting from $37 per month for small businesses. Plans include unlimited users and contacts, so your team, accountant and bookkeeper can all access the books. Your accountant can view your figures in real-time, which helps make tax time and BAS submissions less painful for time-poor tourism operators.
    Can I manage Xero from my phone while out running tours?+
    Yes. Xero includes a mobile app so you can capture receipts, send invoices and check your cash position even when you are out in the field running tours. Combined with real-time bank feeds and cloud access from any device, this lets tourism operators keep their books up to date without being tied to an office.

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