With over 50% of today’s travellers choosing to book online instead of over the phone, it's impossible to ignore the need for online reservation software. But with so many options out there, how do you find one that suits your tour or activity business? Here's what you need to know about choosing the right kind of online booking software for your tour or activity business.

1. How to choose an
ONLINE BOOKING
SOFTWARE
for Tours & Activities
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2. If you’re a tour operator who
wonders whether you really
need an online booking
system...

3. If you’re a tour operator who
wonders whether you really
need an online booking
system...
STOP

4. If you’re a tour operator who
wonders whether you really
need an online booking
system...
STOP WONDERING

5. Over 50% of today’s
travelers choose to book online
instead of over the phone

6. NO BOOKING SYSTEM?
Over 50% of today’s
travelers choose to book online
instead of over the phone

7. Over 50% of today’s
travelers choose to book online
instead of over the phone
NO CHANCE.

8. BUT

9. BUT
Many booking systems are for
other kinds of businesses

10. BUT
Many booking systems are for
other kinds of businesses
accommodations

11. BUT
Many booking systems are for
other kinds of businesses
accommodations
salons

12. BUT
Many booking systems are for
other kinds of businesses
accommodations
salons
gyms

13. Yours need to meet the
complex needs of a tour or
activity business

14. Yours need to meet the
complex needs of a tour or
activity business
scenic flights

15. Yours need to meet the
complex needs of a tour or
activity business
scenic flights
guided tours

16. Yours need to meet the
complex needs of a tour or
activity business
scenic flights
guided tours
whale watching

17. Yours need to meet the
complex needs of a tour or
activity business
scenic flights
guided tours
whale watching
cycling tours

18. Yours need to meet the
complex needs of a tour or
activity business
scenic flights
guided tours
whale watching
cycling tours kayaking

19. Yours need to meet the
complex needs of a tour or
activity business
scenic flights
guided tours
whale watching
cycling tours kayaking
shuttle &
transport

20. Use these 3 steps to find the
perfect online booking
system for your business...

21. step 1:

22. step 1:
Know the
costs involved

23. PAID vs. FREE

24. PAID vs. FREE

25. PAID vs. FREE
limited

26. PAID vs. FREE
basic
limited

27. PAID vs. FREE
basic
not the best user
experience, for you
or customers
limited

28. PAID vs. FREE

29. PAID vs. FREE
flexible
features

30. PAID vs. FREE
flexible
features
customer support

31. PAID vs. FREE
flexible
features
customer support
convenient
for you &
customers

32. So if you want the
features necessary to
save time + make money

33. PAID > FREE
So if you want the
features necessary to
save time + make money

34. Think about
COST FACTORS

35. COST FACTORS
setup + training

36. COST FACTORS
setup + training licensing cost
(fixed fee or
commission)

37. COST FACTORS
setup + training licensing cost
(fixed fee or
commission)
support

38. COST FACTORS
setup + training
support
licence per
user
licensing cost
(fixed fee or
commission)

39. FIXED FEE
(set fee per month)
vs.
COMMISSION
(percentage of profit)

40. FIXED FEE
(set fee per month)
vs.
COMMISSION
(percentage of profit)

41. FIXED FEE
(set fee per month)
vs.
COMMISSION
(percentage of profit)
monthly
rate

42. FIXED FEE
(set fee per month)
vs.
COMMISSION
(percentage of profit)
predictable
monthly
rate

43. FIXED FEE
(set fee per month)
vs.
COMMISSION
(percentage of profit)
helps you
scalepredictable
monthly
rate

44. FIXED FEE
(set fee per month)
vs.
COMMISSION
(percentage of profit)
monthly
rate
predictable
helps you
scale not
dependent
on bookings
made

45. FIXED FEE
(set fee per month)
vs.
COMMISSION
(percentage of profit)

46. FIXED FEE
(set fee per month)
vs.
COMMISSION
(percentage of profit)
only pay
when get
bookings

47. FIXED FEE
(set fee per month)
vs.
COMMISSION
(percentage of profit)
only pay
when get
bookings
costs
more as
you grow

48. FIXED FEE
(set fee per month)
vs.
COMMISSION
(percentage of profit)
only pay
when get
bookings
costs
more as
you grow cost changes
every month

49. FIXED FEE
(set fee per month)
vs.
COMMISSION
(percentage of profit)
only pay
when get
bookings
costs
more as
you grow
better if
just
starting
out
cost changes
every month

50. step 2:

51. step 2:
Decide which
features you
want

52. Basic Requirements

53. Basic Requirements
Web-based (in the ‘cloud’)

54. Basic Requirements
Web-based (in the ‘cloud’)
Real-time booking

55. Basic Requirements
Web-based (in the ‘cloud’)
Real-time booking
Payment options (PayPal, credit card,
bank transfer, deferred payment processing, cash)

56. Basic Requirements
Web-based (in the ‘cloud’)
Real-time booking
Payment options (PayPal, credit card,
bank transfer, deferred payment processing, cash)
Visual calendar

57. Basic Requirements
Web-based (in the ‘cloud’)
Real-time booking
Payment options (PayPal, credit card,
bank transfer, deferred payment processing, cash)
Visual calendar
Currency & language settings

58. Complex Requirements

59. Complex Requirements
Email customization

60. Complex Requirements
Email customization
SMS & email automation

61. Complex Requirements
Email customization
SMS & email automation
Detailed sales reports

62. Complex Requirements
Email customization
SMS & email automation
Detailed sales reports
Resource management

63. Complex Requirements
Email customization
SMS & email automation
Detailed sales reports
Voucher & promo codes
Resource management

64. Complex Requirements
Email customization
SMS & email automation
Detailed sales reports
Voucher & promo codes
Distribution channel management
Resource management

65. step 3:

66. step 3:
Assess the
software
vendor

67. option 1:
Custom-built software

68. PROS

69. PROS
Designed to exact needs

70. PROS
Designed to exact needs
Totally in your control

71. PROS
Designed to exact needs
Totally in your control
You can create custom
features

72. CONS

73. CONS
VERY expensive

74. CONS
VERY expensive
Your job to maintain it

75. CONS
VERY expensive
Your job to maintain it
No 24/7 support

76. option 2:
Ready-made online
booking software

77. PROS

78. PROS
Quick to set up & get going

79. PROS
Quick to set up & get going
MUCH more affordable

80. PROS
Quick to set up & get going
MUCH more affordable
Dedicated to system
maintenance & support

81. CONS

82. CONS
Can’t create custom features
(but can suggest them)

83. CONS
Can’t create custom features
(but can suggest them)
Some vendors have
commission-based pricing

84. The most important
thing to remember?

85. The most important
thing to remember?
TAKE

86. The most important
thing to remember?
TAKE YOUR

87. The most important
thing to remember?
TAKE YOUR TIME

88. Take free
trials
TAKE YOUR TIME

89. Take free
trials
Evaluate each
system
TAKE YOUR TIME

90. Take free
trials
Evaluate each
system
Talk to their
customers
TAKE YOUR TIME

91. A software that
manages your bookings
is central to the success
of your business

92. A software that
manages your bookings
is central to the success
of your business
DO

93. A software that
manages your bookings
is central to the success
of your business
DO YOUR

94. A software that
manages your bookings
is central to the success
of your business
DO YOUR RESEARCH

95. Download this guide for
complete tips:

96. Download this guide for
complete tips:

97. ABOUT REZDY

98. ABOUT REZDY
Rezdy is a powerful online
booking software for over 600
tour operators worldwide

99. ABOUT REZDY
Rezdy is a powerful online
booking software for over 600
tour operators worldwide

100. Want to learn
more?

101. Get in touch!

102. Get in touch!
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