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The inside scoop on setting up, running and making a success of your independent accommodation business

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How To Increase Direct Bookings for Hotels: 9 Strategies for 2026

Every booking that comes through an OTA typically costs you 15-30% in ...
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How to Manage Multiple Properties Without Losing Control

You’re adding properties to your portfolio. It’s a big, ...

Switching Your PMS: 5 Ways eviivo Makes Online Onboarding Seamless

So you’ve decided to switch your property management system ...

What Is A Channel Manager? Everything You Need to Know in 2026

In today’s crowded travel market, visibility is vital. ...
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5 Ways to Turn January Blues into Early Bookings: Tips for Hotels and Vacation Rentals

What if the January blues were your best ally? The holiday season is over. ...

Is your Property Management Software and Channel Manager Really Supporting Your Business?

Here are 10 Essential Questions every Accommodation Operator should Ask of ...
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Buying a Hotel? Avoid These 10 Hotel Tech Stack Mistakes

Buying a Hotel is Exciting… But your Hotel Tech Stack Can Make or Break It ...
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Ultimate Guide to Google Hotel Ads: Transform Direct Bookings 

As the world’s most used travel metasearch platform, Google Hotel Ads is a ...

Smart Pricing Pt. 8: How to Benchmark Your Prices Against the Competition 

Part 8 of eviivo’s Smart Pricing Series  Why competitor benchmarking ...

Smart Pricing Pt. 7: Building a Year-Round Pricing Calendar (When to Raise or Lower Rates)

Part 7 of eviivo’s Smart Pricing Series  Why every property needs a ...

Smart Pricing Pt. 6: Common Pricing Mistakes Every Property Should Avoid

Part 6 of eviivo’s Smart Pricing Series  Why pricing mistakes cost ...

Smart Pricing Pt. 5: The Psychology of Pricing – Why Guests Say Yes (or No)

Part 5 of eviivo’s Smart Pricing Series  Why pricing psychology ...

Smart Pricing Pt. 4: How to Use Promotions and Packages to Drive Direct Bookings

Part 4 of eviivo’s Smart Pricing Series  Why promotions aren’t just ...

Smart Pricing Pt. 3: Dynamic Pricing 101 – How to Simplify Rate Changes and Boost Revenue

Part 3 of eviivo’s Smart Pricing Series  Why “smart” pricing doesn’t ...

Smart Pricing Pt. 2: How to Forecast Occupancy and Demand Using Your PMS Data

Part 2 of eviivo’s Smart Pricing Series  Forecasting Made Simple Every ...

Smart Pricing Pt. 1: Hotel & Vacation Rental Pricing Metrics FAQ (Your Quick Crib Sheet)

Part 1 of eviivo’s Smart Pricing Series  Introducing the Smart Pricing ...

Mobile-First Travel: Powering Bookings and Business on the Go

By eviivo and Agoda  In 2025, mobile is an important platform for ...

Future-Ready Hospitality: Using AI to Win More Guests and Scale Smarter 

By eviivo and Booking.com  AI is here to stay in travel and ...

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