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Group reporting just got a whole lot easier!
Working with groups can be complex and so we’ve created a new multi property report on Bookassist Intelligence - just...
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Direct revenue increases by 300% at Hotel Forum
The historical 4 star Hotel Forum in Rome has increased direct booking revenue by 300%
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Congratulations to Supreme Ashford Castle
At the recent Hotel & Catering Review Gold Medal Awards, Bookassist presented Ireland’s 5-Star Resort Gold Medal to a delighted...
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Bookassist Joins Hospitality for Peace Campaign
Bookassist has joined the Hospitality for Peace Ukrainian Relief Campaign, an industry wide pledge to donate funds towards verified Ukrainian...
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Upsell With Personalised Add-ons
We know by now that hotel experiences need to be increasingly personalised to keep up with travellers' desires. Personalisation has...
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Bookassist Wins Big Again At ’22 HotelTechAwards
11622 hoteliers have spoken and now it’s official. Hoteliers rate Bookassist #1 at the HotelTechAwards 2022
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Never say no to a booking opportunity
With resources stretched to the limit, and where every single booking counts, no hotel can afford to lose a website...
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[Podcast] Direct Business Strategies at Connacht Hospitality Group
In this episode Bookassist CEO Dr Des O'Mahony talks with Eveanna Ryan (Group Sales and Marketing Manager) and Sarah Comer (Group Revenue Manager) of...
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[Webinar] How To Use Technology To Get Back On Track In The Post-Covid Era
Do you want to learn how to cut unnecessary costs, increase your revenue, and keep your guests safe? If so,...
Read More[Podcast] Are You In Control Of Your Rate?
Claire Sawier, Head of Marketing at Bookassist, talks with Des O'Mahony (CEO) about new redistribution channels and how hotels need...
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Black Friday Frenzy Is Around The Corner – Get Started Early!
Black Friday 2021 falls on November 26th, with Cyber Monday hot on its heels. And this year it’s set to...
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Introducing Bookassist Blog Platform
It’s never been more important to keep your visitors and guests informed and up to date. The pandemic has pushed...
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Convert Email And Phone Enquiries Into Bookings – With HERA
Bookassist is delighted to announce our successful partnership with HERA by Hotel ResBot to augment direct online bookings with automated...
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Those Increased Direct Bookings? They Won’t Keep Coming Without Renewed Effort
Many hotels have experienced great staycation business recently, but is there a complacency about what's coming down the line?
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Skift -More Hotels Opt for Fake Grass to Save Water for the Sake of Sustainability
August 2, 2022
With technical advances in synthetic grass hotels are increasingly turning to artificial grass to save water and money — as well as simplify work for staff and expand the number of events they can host.
Skift- How Travel Brands Can Build for the Metaverse Now to Drive Travel Discovery
August 1, 2022
Travel brands are exploring how they can unlock the potential of emerging applications for these virtual worlds to create innovative ways for travelers to discover new destinations, meeting venues, and lodging options.
Phocuswire- Travel is back to full swing and so are the hackers
July 29, 2022
As the travel season continues in full swing and people are busy booking their summer getaways and business trips, be aware that not everyone visiting your site or using your app are legitimate traveler29
BusinessTravelNews- International demand driving European air traffic rebound
July 28, 2022
The recovery of air connectivity in Europe made further gains in June, with passenger traffic closing at -17.4 per cent of 2019 levels – the strongest monthly performance since the pandemic, according to ACI Europe.
Phocuswire- Digital regulation gets the go ahead in Europe
July 28, 2022
The green light from European regulators for the Digital Markets Act (DMA) earlier this month is welcome news. The DMA sets out to ensure a level playing field for all and to tackle the might of the “digital gatekeepers.”
CNBC- Google delays cookie-cutting to 2024
July 27, 2022
Google says it will again delay its replacement of third-party cookies— a practice long used by advertisers.The company said feedback has shown that advertisers need more time to transition to Google’s cookie replacement.
