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City Guides – Facebook new app and Book Now
Attention freetobookers: It is time to update your property Facebook pages with the “Book Now” button, as Facebook has launched a new app – City Guides! The app’s aim is to give its users ideas on...
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Scottish Thistle Awards 2017
The 2016/2017 Scottish Thistle Awards were held on 16th March at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. As usual, the category freetobookers did best was Most Hospitable B&B/Guest House....
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5 Ways to make your website user-friendly
User friendly websites We are always trying to help our customers increase their direct bookings. Although there is not one simple answer to achieving that (i.e. social media marketing works for some...
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Group website at zero commission
Get a Together group for direct bookings grow your direct bookings Here at freetobook we are continually looking to make it easier for small independent accommodation owners to thrive. One message we...
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AA B&B Awards 2017
Huge congratulations to the winners of the AA B&B Awards 2017 and especially to the two properties who are using freetobook – Mansion Hotel, Llansteffan and Glenegedale House, Islay. The awards...
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3 Ways to Power Direct Bookings
1. Show the benefits of booking directly Why should I book directly ? Answer this question in your customer’s mind and you will increase your direct bookings. Use some subtle “book direct” images and...
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3 Things to learn from Hilton CEO
High levels of cancellation, high commissions from Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and competition from Airbnb are big issues that a giant chain like Hilton have in common with independent owners. In a...
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Hotel Bonanza 8 percent
Hotel Bonanza is a new Online Travel Agent (OTA) with a strategy of offering a lower commission for accommodation owners and a discount to guests. They have set their commission at 8% so you will find...
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Maximum Direct Bookings 2018
New year, new direct booking updates! Direct bookings save you commission, time and are three times less likely to cancel than bookings made through an OTA. As always, freetobook has your back – our...
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Card payments : fast, secure, and easy with Stripe
Faster and more secure, Stripe is a brilliant online payment system which enables accommodation providers to take card payments – without the need for a merchant account or a payment gateway! Access to...
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