Blog
E-Waivers
Oct 12, 2018
Netbookings announces E-Waivers are now native in our Tours module. Many waiver systems are available online and some systems integrate with them. We went a step further and built our own which means all features are fully integrated.
Managing Bookings and Reservations
Sep 20, 2018
There are many sources of obtaining bookings, in this post we investigate traditional methods and newer e-methods and some of the tools needed to manage your bookings.
What is your schedule like?
Sep 17, 2018
Many people have a 'busy' schedule. This is managed in many ways: by memory or lack there of, a written calendar/diary or an electronic celandar. What type of person are you? What type of scheduling sofware or system do you and your business require?
Camping and Backpackers Module Release
Mar 5, 2018
Netbookings is excited to announce the release of its newest Camping and Backpackers Module. We had been wanting to fill this space in our system for some time now. It can handle campgrounds that do not have organised sites and/or backpackers that do not have specified beds per person in dorm rooms.
Longest Chain of SCUBA Divers
Sep 21, 2017
Netbookings chosen as preferred online booking system for a world record attempt at the 'Longest Chain of SCUBA Divers'.
Netbookings is also providing free access to our underwater photo library of local marine wildlife and locations for the event.
Netbookings - Upgrades, Changes and Enhancements
Mar 21, 2017
Each week there are a multitude of changes and upgrades taking place within the Netbookings system. We do list these improvements on our client’s dashboard when they first log into Netbookings each day. Sometimes, however, these enhancements can be overlooked or not discovered until well after they have taken effect. So, each week we will present a blog to inform our existing clients and potential new clients on what’s been happening.
Stripe – Our Pick for eCommerce
Feb 9, 2017
We love to offer our clients seamless solutions so that their clients can keep returning to them time and time again. Work flows need to be simple and online systems should be intuitive and fast for everyone.
How often is enough?
Nov 24, 2016
There are many activities that people enjoy participating in such as: walking, riding a bike, swimming, dining or simply reading a book on a wintery Sunday afternoon. Some of these pastimes are done with family or friends and some are solo, either way you need to assign some time and possibly some money to enjoy the day.
The Perfect Gift for Dads and Grandads
Oct 17, 2016
Netbookings works with a wide-range of Golf Courses across Victoria to provide them with the latest in gift voucher software. In just the last few weeks we have welcomed The Dunes Golf Links in Rye on the Mornington Peninsula as well as the GSM Golf Group. GSM Golf manages a total of 5 courses – St Andrew’s Beach, Morack Public Golf Course, Ranfurlie, Bayview and Kingston Links.
Cockatoo Island and Netbookings form Partnership
Sep 13, 2016
This week we welcome Cockatoo Island into the Netbookings fold.
Sitting in the middle of Sydney Harbour, Cockatoo Island is a UNESCO world-heritage-listed island with a long and fascinating history. From penal establishment to girl’s school to ship building and dockyard facility, Cockatoo Island is an incredible place to explore over a day or weekend.
Now Australia’s Leading Spa and Bathing Software
Sep 5, 2016
At Netbookings we are excited to announce our newest partnership with Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa. From September 2016 we will be providing them with a suite of software products to ensure their growing business can handle their online customer demands over the coming years.
Import Staff Roster from Time Target into Netbookings
May 9, 2016
Netbookings Staff Roster system now supports importing from Time Target. This means your HR System and Netbookings without the need for double entry.
Accommodation blocks
Mar 15, 2016
Accommodation businesses can now force online departures on Sunday morning and arrivals on Sunday afternoon.
Who gives you more ways to plug-in?
Mar 14, 2016
Netbookings gives you mor more modules and booking types and ways to pulg-in than any other online system on the market today. If your business requires more tracking or methods of booking your guest in for their service you provide read on...
Drive the new Netbookings V8
Nov 19, 2015
The new Netbookings V8 was launched today, with above the cloud technology. It is faster, handles better and will not eat away at your bank balance. A complete re-think on the user interface was done and after 10 months tapping at the keyboard, chasing mice and working on an LCD tan our engineers have delivered the goods, you can now enjoy the ride.
A New Era in Hotel Booking
Jul 14, 2015
The internet has been an amazing tool for hotels and hospitality businesses to reach out to more customers around the world. A small boutique hotel in Australia’s Gold Coast now has the same accessibility to travelers all around the world as a major hotel chain. Small and medium-sized hotels can make use of sophisticated booking systems that not even the majors were able to do only a decade ago. And while the growth of technology has changed the industry, there remain some business owners who still do things the old fashioned way, such as designing and building their own in-house hotel booking system.
Accommodation Reservation Systems by Netbookings
Jun 16, 2015
For hotel owners and managers seeking an easy-to-use and versatile solution for online bookings, Netbookings is pleased to offer its cloud-based solution for small and medium-sized hotels. Our online accommodation booking system offers a wide range of special options and features which enable users to quickly and easily adapt the system to their particular hotel or accommodation booking requirements. Our system is sufficiently robust for mid-sized or even large hotels, while being flexible to meet the requirements of your particular business model.
The Search for the Right Online Booking System
Jun 11, 2015
You want to provide your customers with the best online booking experience. You also want to run your own business as effectively as possible, ensuring you capture a significant share of the expanding online market. With these two goals in mind, you need to be sure you’re partnering with the most suitable company and system. The following tips may help you decide what’s right for you.
Netbookings Travel Bookings System – Your Cutting Edge Solution
Jun 9, 2015
Netbookings is pleased to present its suite of tour booking systems, providing our customers with a broad range of capabilities to meet the needs of Australian and global tour business operations. Our booking software is sufficiently robust to meet the demands and operational complexity of large tour companies, and as well, can be easily customisable to fit your business scale and specific requirements.
Paypal Integration
Jun 4, 2015
Netbookings is pleased to offer our existing and new clients the option of PayPal integration to complete online bookings and sales of gift vouchers and products. Set up is free and only takes a few minutes.
Netbookings Spa Booking Systems – A Cut above the Rest
May 11, 2015
Netbookings is pleased to offer its comprehensive software solution for spa bookings. Through the years, this system has gradually expanded with improved functionality and greater flexibility, to meet the needs of our growing customers and an increasingly sophisticated marketing environment. Online customers have come to expect a full range of options available to them, from setting their own appointments to purchasing gift vouchers or other direct-to-customer retail offers. The Netbookings spa solution integrates these and other capabilities, giving your customers the impression they expect from a professional spa services centre.
Systems to Suit all of your Booking Requirements
May 6, 2015
Netbookings offers a full range of booking system software solutions to match your business needs. Our modules are specially designed for tourism-related businesses, and we aim to ensure that you have the right software options available to match your business needs. Our system particularly caters to businesses which offer different types of services: hotel room bookings, package tours, and spa appointments are examples of our booking modules. For businesses which seek to broaden their marketing and value-added offer, there are also modules which enable gift vouchers as well as online retail offers.
Bulk SMS to guests
Mar 20, 2015
Send an SMS to alert clients that there may be some special conditions of the day of their booking. This is a great way to communicate instantly with your clients for a specific reason.
Bookings On-Hold
Mar 11, 2015
Netbookings allows you to make a booking on-hold at either 10am or 5pm on a day in the future. If the booking has not had a payment made at the on-hold time/day, the guest is emailed stating the booking has been cancelled. The resource then becomes available again.
Dynamic Packaging System
Jan 29, 2015
Netbookings is proud and excited to announce its Dynamic Packaging System. Multi faceted businesses now have a way to book pre-defined packages online and also allow their clients to build their own.
