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Six reasons to showcase your accommodation on Instagram

27th October 2016

Instagram’s main purpose isn’t to generate traffic to your website; the only place you can link from is your bio (although you could make that…

 

Admin, Booking engine, Knowledge base

How to process a booking placed on your website

20th October 2016

With more than 10 years experience working in the self-catering industry under our belts, we want to share what we've discovered along the way with you.


Booking behaviour, Industry forecasts, Latest news, Market intelligence, Self-Catering Resources

Rural self-catering in England worth £3bn per year

12th October 2016

According to a report for the English Association of Self Catering Operators (EASCO), which was released yesterday, rural self-catering in England contributes £3.04billion per year to the economy from accommodation spend…


Latest news, Market intelligence, Self-Catering Resources

Holiday rental industry warns European Commission of dangers of excessive regulation

3rd October 2016

SuperControl’s Managing Director, Robert Kennedy, attended a gathering of key industry figures in Brussels on 27 September to discuss the issues affecting the holiday rental sector in Europe. The event…


Latest news, Self-Catering Resources

The new SuperControl site has support and resources to meet all your self-catering needs

29th September 2016

Have you seen our new website? It’s filled with resources and stats to help you run your self-catering business. With lots of new areas to discover, there’s something for everyone…


Latest news, Self-Catering Resources

European Holiday Home Awards 2016: winners announced

28th September 2016

The winners of the second European Holiday Home Awards were revealed at a reception hosted by the European Holiday Home Association in Brussels on 27 September 2016. This year’s awards…


Latest news, Self-Catering Resources

SuperControl channel manager launches new two-way connection with Airbnb

27th September 2016

We are delighted to have launched our fantastic two-way, full booking integration with Airbnb. As the only UK-based property management system to have this level of integration with Airbnb, our…


Getting started, Knowledge base

SuperControl for owners

13th September 2016

Owners of cottages, villas, caravan parks, apartments, chalets, lodges and canal boats use this online booking system to manage their online bookings. It saves them significant time and they get complete…


Latest news, Self-Catering Resources

Does your glamping accommodation meet VisitEngland’s stamp of quality?

13th September 2016

Did you know that VisitEngland has recently launched a Glamping scheme? This independent accreditation of glamping standards is the first of its kind in the UK. The Glamping scheme, which…


Booking engine, Knowledge base, Properties

How to add Search variables to your properties

18th August 2016

You can add Search variables¹ to your properties in SuperControl to make them even more appealing to guests. Once you have set this up, visitors to your website can search for…


Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart

Remove the barriers that stop guests from booking your self-catering property

5th August 2016

We’re passionate about self-catering here at SuperControl booking and management system – even when we’re on holiday ourselves. So, when one of the team was recently planning their Christmas break…


Booking behaviour, Industry forecasts, Self-Catering Resources

August booking patterns: what should you expect?

28th July 2016

Perennially one of the busiest months for self-catering accommodation providers, what should you expect in August in terms of bookings?¹ Most guests will book short breaks We’d expect most guests…


Latest news, Market intelligence, Self-Catering Resources

Are you paying too much VAT on your fuel bills?

21st July 2016

If you own holiday accommodation in the UK, you could be eligible to pay a reduced rate of VAT on your electricity and gas bills. Does your business qualify for…


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