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Stories and Strategies for Successful Hosting
Explore practical insights and expert advice from SuperControl and industry leaders. Learn from real-life success stories in self-catering, with tips and strategies that truly work.
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Six reasons to showcase your accommodation on Instagram
27th October 2016Instagram’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 2016With 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 2016According 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 2016SuperControl’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 2016Have 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 2016The 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 2016We 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 2016Owners 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 2016Did 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 2016You 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 2016We’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 2016Perennially 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 2016If 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…
