Boost bookings
Latest news, Self-Catering Resources
Virtual reality: the future of holiday rentals?
23rd February 2017The virtual world is playing an increasingly important role in digital marketing - holiday rental businesses should act now to ensure their virtual presence.
Admin, Booking engine, Knowledge base
Indulge your self-catering guests and earn some commission
19th December 2016SuperControl booking and management system makes it easy for holiday rental businesses to upsell to guests with a host of in-built tools and features.
Admin, Booking engine, Knowledge base
Create a sanctuary for your guests
19th December 2016Spa treatments are in high demand by guests booking holiday rental accommodation. SuperControl booking and management system ensures your guests get what they want.
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Three ways to incentivise your guests to book directly
8th December 2016Show your self-catering guests the value in booking directly with you rather than the booking portals - and save on commission fees!
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Self-caterers: virtual property tours boost your visibility and your bookings
23rd November 2016Most savvy self-catering business owners are well aware of the power of certain key listing elements when it comes to boosting online bookings: high-quality photos, floorplans and reviews to name…
Market intelligence, Self-Catering Resources
Are your bookings up this year?
26th January 2016Earlier this month we reported the fantastic start to the year for self-caterers using SuperControl, with over 30% more bookings being taken in 2016 so far. The increase is not only…
Booking behaviour, Market intelligence, Self-Catering Resources
Record-shattering start to 2016
12th January 2016Yesterday we beat the previous record for the number of bookings taken through SuperControl in one day by a staggering 24%! The live booking total (as of midday 12/01/16) is…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
How can agencies help boost your self-catering business?
19th November 2015How do you get your name out there? Have you thought about advertising with any agencies or channels, or do you prefer to do all your marketing yourself? When it…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
How to attract last-minute bookings
22nd October 2015Do you want to know what availability was most searched for on your calendars in the past seven days? We have taken a look at the top 100 dates and…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Switch on to the benefits of channel management
28th July 2015As a holiday rental owner or manager, success depends on filling availability and getting as many bookings as possible. And, one effective way of doing this is by flogging your…
Self-Catering Resources, Work Smart
Tips for boosting your midweek bookings
27th May 2015We’re often asked for tips on how to boost bookings and, in particular, midweek bookings. There are various simple things you can do (all of which are relevant to boosting…
Booking behaviour, Self-Catering Resources
92% of guests expect to be able to “Book now”
25th March 2015According to a recent HomeAway survey, which was discussed at the Vacation Rental Managers Association conference in Dublin last month, 92% of travellers expect a “Book now” button when they’re…
Booking behaviour, Market intelligence, Self-Catering Resources
How are your bookings shaping up so far this year?
24th February 2015Booking numbers may well have been record-breaking in January, but have there been any major trends in guest booking patterns so far this year? We have examined the bookings made…
