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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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    Each tool has its own page with what it suits, pricing, and the articles that mention it.

    • Employment Hero

      HR, payroll, superannuation and rostering for Australian employers.

      Hr Payroll · subscription

    • Eventbrite

      Create event pages, sell tickets and check guests in.

      Booking and reservations · usage-based

    • Expedia Partner Central

      Manage your Expedia Group listing, rates, availability and reservations.

      Channel manager · usage-based

    • FareHarbor

      Booking and business management software for tours, activities and attractions.

      Booking and reservations · From null

    • GoCardless

      Collect recurring and one-off payments by bank instead of card.

      Payment processing · From From 1% + A$0.40 per transaction

    • Google Ads

      Advertising across Google Search, YouTube, Maps and more, with a budget you set.

      Marketing and automation · usage-based

    • Google Analytics

      Free reporting on how visitors find and use your website and app.

      Analytics and reporting · freemium

    • Google Business Profile

      Show up on Google Search and Maps with a free business listing.

      Marketing and automation · From Free

    • Google Drive

      Cloud storage for your files, with sharing and editing from any device.

      Productivity · From Free plan

    • Google Meet

      Video meetings from your browser or phone, free with a Google Account.

      Communication · From Free

    • Google Workspace

      Business email, storage, documents, meetings and calendars from Google.

      Productivity and operations · subscription

    • Grammarly

      Check spelling, tone and clarity as you write, wherever you write.

      Productivity · From Free

    • Guesty

      Short-term rental management software, with a lighter plan for small hosts.

      Property management · subscription

    • Hootsuite

      Plan, publish and track your social media posts from one dashboard.

      Marketing and automation · subscription

    • Hostaway

      Property management, channel manager and direct booking tools for holiday rentals.

      Property management · contact

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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.