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    The tools tourism businesses run on.

    Booking systems, channel managers, CRM, marketing, websites, payments and accounting, with what each one suits, what it costs and how it fits with Launchpad. 111 tools, by category.

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    • SiteMinder

      Channel manager and booking engine for hotels and accommodation providers.

      Channel manager · subscription

    • Square

      Point of sale, payments, invoices and online selling for Australian businesses.

      Payment processing · From Free plan

    • Xero

      Cloud accounting with invoicing, bank reconciliation, payroll and GST.

      Accounting and finance · From From A$107/month

    • Zapier

      Connect your apps and automate work between them.

      Integration Automation · From Free plan

    • Zeller

      Card terminals, a business account and invoicing from an Australian payments company.

      Payment processing · From No monthly fees

    • ActiveCampaign

      Email, SMS and WhatsApp marketing with automations that send for you.

      Marketing and automation · subscription

    • Adobe Express

      Design social posts, flyers, images and short videos from templates.

      Marketing and automation · From Free plan

    • Airwallex

      Multi-currency accounts, international payments and cards for businesses.

      Payment processing · subscription

    • ApprovalMax

      Approval workflows for bills, purchase orders and expenses in your accounting software.

      Accounting and finance · subscription

    • Asana

      Plan tasks, projects and goals, and see who is doing what by when.

      Productivity · From Free plan

    • Australian Tourism Data Warehouse

      Australia's national tourism data platform, linking listings to distributors.

      Marketing and automation · From Contact

    • Bitly

      Short links and QR codes you can track and update.

      Marketing and automation · From Free

    • Bókun

      Booking and reseller channel management for tours, activities and attractions.

      Booking and reservations · From Free plan

    • Bookeasy

      Australian booking, website and distribution tools for operators and destinations.

      Booking and reservations · From contact

    • Bookeo

      Online booking for tours, activities, classes and appointments, with payments and reminders.

      Booking and reservations · From From US$14.95/month

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    Frequently asked questions

    Common questions about tourism software and tools

    What is this list?
    Software and digital tools we have seen work for tourism businesses, grouped by what they do: bookings, channel management, CRM, marketing, websites, payments, accounting and operations. Each has its own page with what it suits, pricing and how it fits with Launchpad.
    How do I know which tool is right for my tourism business?
    Start with the job you need done and your business stage. A one-person tour operator and a multi-property accommodation group need different tools. A free consultation looks at what you have, what you pay and what you are missing.
    Do these tools work with Launchpad?
    Many connect directly, and Launchpad's CRM, marketing and booking tools replace several of them for smaller operators. Each tool's page says how it fits.
    Are these recommendations independent?
    Some links are affiliate links and say so on the tool's page. That never changes what we list or what we say about a tool; we include tools because operators we work with get value from them.
    How are the tools priced?
    Most are subscriptions, some charge per booking, and a few are free at a basic tier. Each page shows the pricing model and starting price where the vendor publishes one.