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Webinar – The Pivot Paradox

by Christian Hustert | Sep 28, 2021

Adapting your accommodation business to the new normal Join our webinar on Tuesday, 5th October at 12pm in collaboration with RevenueGen where we answer your questions about the “new normal” for accommodation providers. How am I going to pivot my business? Do I...

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How to prepare your accommodation for the new ‘protection framework’

by Christian Hustert | Jan 11, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic is still affecting the hospitality industry, and will arguably continue to do so in 2022. The...

Bulk emailing within Abode

by Christian Hustert | Nov 2, 2021

It is now possible to send an email to multiple bookings selected via the Guest Information report. This feature is...

Abode Updates – October 2021

by Christian Hustert | Oct 18, 2021

We made improvements to some features and added new ones to our system that will make managing your accommodation...

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How to prepare your accommodation for the new ‘protection framework’

by Christian Hustert | Jan 11, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic is still affecting the hospitality industry, and will arguably continue to do so in 2022. The industry has been forced to adapt to world-wide travel restrictions, with the biggest impact not only being on the travellers and tourists, but also on...

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Abode + SmartPay

by Christian Hustert | Aug 2, 2021

We're happy to announce that AbodeBooking now integrates with SmartPay. SmartPay provides EFTPOS hardware terminals that can be used with multiple payment providers in New Zealand and Australia. The Abode/SmartPay integration allows payment amounts to be sent to the...

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How to prepare your accommodation for the new ‘protection framework’

by Christian Hustert | Jan 11, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic is still affecting the hospitality industry, and will arguably continue to do so in 2022. The industry has been forced to adapt to world-wide travel restrictions, with the biggest impact not only being on the travellers and tourists, but also on...

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Want more backpackers through the door? Get online.

by Jemma Line | Nov 19, 2017

The future of hospitality and travel marketing is online. This is especially...

How to increase your off-peak bookings

by Jemma Line | Nov 19, 2017

Very few properties are spared the periods when vacancies outnumber occupancy....

#instacool tips & hacks to make people <3 your brand

by Gavin Stevens | Oct 21, 2017

Follow these epic Instagram tips for hotels, hostels and other properties to...

Changelog

Find a record of all our notable changes made to AbodeBooking.

Virtual Room Setup

by Christian Hustert | Jan 24, 2022

We added a couple of small updates to the virtual room setup to make this...

Unallocated Bookings

by Christian Hustert | Jan 24, 2022

We have updated how unallocated bookings are displayed on the calendar to try...

Google Hotel

by Christian Hustert | Jan 24, 2022

For properties using the Abode BE, we can now list these on Google Free Search.

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AbodeBooking website promo codes

Nov 14, 2018

Using Abode's booking engine on your website? We've got a new exciting feature to help entice your guests towards booking direct with your property. A 'Promo Code' field can now be added to your booking page for guests to enter special codes offered by you. You can...

Event Bar

May 15, 2018

Add the new event bar to your calendar to mark significant days in your year. To turn on, go to System Settings > Calendar > Show Event Bar. Events can be added by clicking on the event bar or adding in Settings > Events Dates.

Happy Monday

Jan 15, 2018

Happy Monday Couple of small but (hopefully) significant additions to AbodeBooking have been released today in our push to make AbodeBooking even better and easier to use. Right-click Menu on Calendar A right-click menu has been introduced for the booking blocks on...

Happy New Year

Jan 11, 2018

Happy New Year to all AbodeBooking customers and users. To get the year kicked off we have released a number of updates to AbodeBooking. Please review the changes below and let us know if you have any questions. Housekeeping Report Filter The housekeeping report now...

7 ideas that will make a backpacker choose your hostel

Nov 19, 2017

Price matters, but people and experiences matter more. In this post, we share some ideas that will make backpackers choose your hostel. Have more common spaces A welcoming and communal space is the soul of every hostel. Create as many of these - the kitchen,...

Want more backpackers through the door? Get online.

Nov 19, 2017

The future of hospitality and travel marketing is online. This is especially true for the digitally-savvy, always online backpacking community. Follow these simple suggestions to improve your online presence and get more guests through the door. 1. Get a great website...

How to increase your off-peak bookings

Nov 19, 2017

Very few properties are spared the periods when vacancies outnumber occupancy. Here are some tips to increase occupancy and boost revenue during your low demand period – be it a longer seasonal emptiness or a short-term mid-week downturn. Define your low period First...

#instacool tips & hacks to make people <3 your brand

Oct 21, 2017

Follow these epic Instagram tips for hotels, hostels and other properties to make the most out of your posts, including cool post ideas for days when you face the dreaded ‘Insta Block’. #1 Create a photo bank Instagram is all about visuals. Not surprisingly among the...

Six essential steps to attract Chinese tourists

Sep 6, 2017

Chinese tourist numbers to New Zealand are expected to more than double from 2017 to 2023 to around 913,000 visitors spending more than $4.3 billion annually. Here are some easy to follow tips to appeal to this high-spending, unique market. Market in their...

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