Don’t Get Snowed Under: 9 Gifts to Help Accommodation Owners Thrive Through the Holiday Season

Ah, the holiday season! For most people, it’s time to cozy up with a glass of mulled wine and revel in holiday cheer.

But for the brave souls who own and operate short-term accommodation, it’s more like a month-long endurance event with one goal: survive (and hopefully thrive). You’re not just managing bookings; you’re juggling guests, requests, and endless check-ins while keeping your sanity intact.

Fear not – we’ve unwrapped nine gifts from eviivo that will help you not only get through but conquer the season, one joyful guest at a time.

Remember that guest who thought booking last-minute on Christmas Eve was a fun holiday surprise? With eviivo’s Property Manager, you’ll have the power to manage every booking, guest, and property in one place, even as you’re trying to finish your holiday shopping. It’s like having a magical control panel for your business – no Christmas lights required!

If your booking engine were a holiday sweater, it’d be the kind everyone wants – custom-made and designed to make you look good for the season. With eviivo’s Website Manager, you’ll not only attract more direct bookings, but you’ll do it in style, showcasing your brand’s unique flair. Think of it as gift-wrapping your property, so even the last-minute holiday planner can’t resist.

Tired of logging in to every single OTA extranet whenever you make an update to your accommodation? With Channel Manager, all those booking sites sing to your tune – and keep humming along as the high season heats up. Updates are automatically synchronized across channels, so you can focus on the guest experience rather than endless manual admin.

In the season of giving, don’t let clunky payment systems become an accidental gift to your competitors. eviivo’s Payment Manager is like a high-tech elf on your side, handling every transaction with airtight security and unmatched automation. And with the widest choice of card processors, your guests will find it easy to pay, leaving you with more cash for the season’s festivities.

Running an accommodation during the holidays means being bombarded with messages from every channel. Whether it’s requests for a room change or inquiries about your festive offerings, Guest Manager lets you manage it all from eviivo’s AI-powered unified inbox. Finally, one inbox to make you a holiday multitasking master.

Everyone loves a good holiday deal – and with Promo Manager, you can set seasonal rates and special offers that feel as festive as a Christmas bonus. Adjust and package prices for any occasion, offering everything from extended-stay discounts to charming add-ons like mulled wine on arrival. Give your guests the perfect excuse to book a little more, stay a little longer, and leave glowing reviews.

When it comes to tracking your business, Performance Manager gifts you powerful KPIs, user-defined analytics, and the smoothest OTA reconciliations. No more end-of-year headaches over your financials. With this tool, your festive season wrap-up will be a breeze, and you can focus on what really matters: wrapping up that stack of presents.

For those managing teams and property owners across a vacation rental portfolio, the holiday season can feel like even more of a juggling act. With Owner Manager, foster transparency and trust across your team and stakeholders. No matter who’s on deck, everyone’s in sync, with multi-user access and one-click operating statements for property owners.  

Whether you’re on the move picking up that last-minute gift or finally taking a break, eviivo Mobile means you’re always a tap away from your business. This award-winning mobile app keeps you in control without tethering you to your desk. So go on, attend that ugly sweater party – eviivo’s got your back.

The eviivo Promise: Achieve More With Less

The best thing about these nine gifts? You get them delivered all in one with eviivo Suite. With our unrivaled booking and property management platform, there’s less to buy, learn, support, maintain –  and worry about! So this holiday season, you can be merry and stay focused on ensuring your guests have a wonderful stay.

eviivo’s bottom line? Growing yours. More bookings, less effort – and plenty of holiday cheer.