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Kingussie, Inverness-Shire, Scotland
Restaurant with Rooms of the year 2004 and 2009 AA 5* Restaurant
When taking-up frontdesk, we wanted to capture more online bookings, particularly as we were about to pass our entire accommodation stock online rather than just manage an allocation. Our partnership with eviivo would open up other distribution channels such as the AA, Expedia and lastminute.com. We required an efficient way of ensuring that we wouldn’t miss out on bookings when we're away. We were also looking for ways in which we could have much more control and flexibility over rates and packages.
I was always reasonably confident that in choosing eviivo frontdesk® our immediate requirements would be met and I was very pleasantly surprised at how quickly we have become comfortable with the new system.
We were immediately happier with the manner in which our online reservations were being handled. The system requires much less management than before and we are more confident now that we are unlikely to overbook. It wasn't too long before we started to notice bookings from distribution channels that we had not previously had available to us.
Service levels from the outset have been extremely high. Set-up was painless and support has been plentiful and easy to get. Recording new bookings is extremely easy. Updating prices and information is also pretty straightforward. The diary is excellent, and I absolutely love the text alerts of new bookings.
I have been extremely encouraged and impressed with not only eviivo’s willingness to take suggestions and give them serious consideration but also their commitment to keeping up with their competitors and other potential new developments. I do like their positive "can do" attitude and their flexibility to work just as closely with smaller businesses as with larger organisations.
The diary is excellent, and I absolutely love the text alerts of new bookings!
Llandudno, Gwynedd, Wales
To sell more rooms and get access to online distribution channels, to be able to show online customers real-time room availability, join a strong network and get advice and suggestions on online marketing - all of the above were reasons why I became a frontdesk user. As soon as the front of house system had been installed, we began using it straight away and the bookings started coming in. We also noticed an increased number of enquiries and more traffic to our website.
We now have a higher occupancy and are more price-aware. With the Daily Rate Manager functionality in frontdesk we flex our rates to meet demand and we benefit from either more revenue per room or higher occupancy at reduced rates.
Our initial reservations about using frontdesk were mainly around double-bookings, but after all reception staff had been briefed on how important the updating process was and everyone had attended a webinar on how to use frontdesk, there have been no problems at all - definitely no overbooking and also no loss of sales due to under allocation.
I would recommend eviivo frontdesk® to anyone currently not utilising the Internet to maximise sales! At this price, the product and support is second to none, the commission should be built into your margins and don't forget to 'flex' your prices whenever you can, busy or quiet times pricing is paramount!
The webinars are fantastic, informative and very, very helpful and our account manager is an angel!
Windermere, Cumbria
I have been using frontdesk since the beginning of April 2009 and have been very pleased with the results. My expectations when we started out were: generate more business, save time and access to some channels that do not ordinarily work with smaller businesses. Our bookings are now on the increase even with the credit crunch.
Using the system on a daily basis, I find that check-in and check-out are so much simpler than before. I can print out my customers' registration documents with all their details and all they have to do is sign, everything is in black and white and so straightforward. Deposits are placed directly in my bank account, so no time is spent on manually taking deposits. I get an SMS message to my mobile phone whenever anyone makes a reservation so I know exactly who is arriving and when. The eviivo staff are very helpful when I ring the office with any queries, as I'm still learning all the time!
The results of using frontdesk have been a higher occupancy and more overseas bookings!
All-in-all, I would definitely recommend frontdesk!
Our bookings are now on the increase even with the credit crunch!
Painswick, Gloucestershire
We bought a property that had not actively sold their bedrooms and we inherited a pencil diary that proved unworkable and inaccurate. eviivo had a software product that ticked all the boxes for us to drive bedroom sales
Without a shadow of doubt, our success to date can be in no small part attributed to eviivo. It must be remembered that selling a bedroom also produces revenues through the bar and restaurant areas. Local traders have also commented on the stronger footfall through their business from The Falcon.
It is all a very well thought out product and those big boys could learn a great deal from the simplicity of its use. One bit I particularly like is the fact that a new booking lands on your mobile as well as the main booking system, the benefit being that you have not got a full time reservationist sitting infront of a PC all day long. One guest was staggered by this when he booked a room and called me 5 minutes later to check directions and I knew his name, what great immediate hospitality!
Nobody likes paying commission but hey do you want empty rooms? - eviivo have spent many hours forging links that would take my little business years to create.
Hastings, East Sussex
When we took over the Senlac Guesthouse in 2007, we knew the business very well as Vicky had already been working there for many years. Our aim was to transform the Senlac into a stylish yet affordable guesthouse which dares to be that bit different from the traditional holiday accommodation. One of our first steps was to ensure that potential guests were able to book their room online either through our own website or a bookings company.
The previous owners did not offer the facility of online reservations and we believe that 70% of our business now comes through the Internet. In 2009 we have really seen a difference in the bookings - they have been up by 30 - 40% and we have seen a rise in European visitors who are staying 1 - 4 nights whereas the previous year they were only staying 1, maybe 2 nights.
Our business is listed on so many different sites via our frontdesk that even if a potential guest does not book directly online they may just send you an email to enquire. If we were not using frontdesk, the potential guest would not have found our business.
Since using frontdesk we have really seen a difference in the bookings - they have been up by 30 - 40%! 70% of our business now comes through the Internet.
Shepherd’s Bush, London
Jim’s Guesthouse has been awarded the Visit London Approved Marque.
The best thing about using eviivo frontdesk® is that it has made my life so much easier - it is a very comprehensive property management system and I Iike using the diary which shows all my bookings and inventory in a single place. I have upgraded my frontdesk with an eviivo Instant Web and have now a very professional looking website I can manage myself at all times which provides all the information my guests need to make a booking!
I would recommend frontdesk to anyone! It is the most easy-to-use online property management system ever and has transformed the way I manage my business.
Ringwood, Dorset
As a new business we needed to be seen as soon as possible by potential guests and as we are a little different we needed an edge into the market. frontdesk gave us this with online booking through our website and through many distribution channels and we saw results as soon as the channels picked us up. We now have guests booking our rooms from literally around the world!
frontdesk is very versatile. It gives us full flexibility to amend our prices on a daily basis and adjust them to our occupancy level. It is also a great tool to set up special offers and upload good quality pictures of our property. Maintaining the diary is very easy and no hassle at all. We are happy to recommend eviivo frontdesk® to any forward-thinking business.
Little Paddock is a small and exclusive B&B with 8 luxury wooden lodges of different designs and a small caravan site in Dorset. Both B&B and self-catering accommodation have been awarded a Visit Britain 4 Star Rating.
We are happy to recommend frontdesk to any forward-thinking business.
Padstow, Cornwall
4* Visit England Silver Award
I was a little sceptical when I first went live with eviivo frontdesk® in October 2008. However, the impact it had on my business has turned me into a firm believer in the system and eviivo's proposition. frontdesk is filling my diary and at the same time freeing up my time, I do not have to be by the phone all the time as customers book online and I get alerted of every new online booking by text message which is fantastic.
I have been involved in tourism since 1981 and am not particularly computer literate. But frontdesk has been very easy to set up and is not difficult to use at all; it is a very good product. I have always found eviivo's support team very friendly and they explain things in a jargon-free language.
I have seen a significant increase of overseas visitors since using frontdesk who stay longer as well.
If you use eviivo frontdesk®, the benefits are massive. All my guests who booked online found it very easy, even the elderly.
Edinburgh, Lothian
The results were instant from the minute the system was installed: bookings started to come in instantly to the diary. frontdesk has greatly increased sales conversion on our website and results to date have been fantastic. For example from January to May, revenue is up 41% versus the same period in 2009, with no additional cost. Google Analytics reports are showing a 30% increase of visits to our website.
The online booking system is marvellous and very comprehensive. It also saves a lot of time. At any one time, we can take a snap shot of how well the hotel is doing and also look at forward bookings throughout the year. This means we can take action and develop lead generating and conversion strategies to ensure revenue continues to build and we don't have any 'black holes'.
Customer service is excellent, first class. There are other systems out there but frontdesk is the best.
We are having our best year yet thanks to frontdesk and the eviivo support team.
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
Within the first week of having frontdesk, the bookings started coming in. Online customers say to us that they really appreciate having the ability to see availability online and make the booking immediately, thus saving them the effort of having to phone numerous guesthouses.
There is no doubt that eviivo has contributed to the development and establishment of our business. What we find to be most useful is having the ability to manage the reservations made both online and offline together with the recording and management of payments received. Customer service has been excellent with any issues resolved quickly and in a friendly manner.
eviivo frontdesk® has become an essential part of our business.
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Unlike a lot of establishments, we don't get a lot of passing trade so our website has always been our "window". Joining eviivo has meant that our "window" is viewed a lot more often and with a lot more success!
frontdesk is easy-to-use. We are able to promote our offers instantly which means that we're constantly in control. We can change our rates at short notice, making ourselves very competitive. We reach a wide audience via frontdesk partnership sites and we're never closed for bookings since frontdesk is available 24/7. It's not advertising with "fingers crossed" results; if we don't get the bookings, there's nothing to pay!"
eviivo has helped us take our business to the next level. frontdesk has made our life so much easier and the support we receive from eviivo is first-class.
Seaview, Isle of Wight
The volume of bookings at The Boat House during the first six weeks of trading is almost three times the level that we saw at the other property we own - we are very pleased!
From the first day we saw some results: fuller occupancy, bookings from overseas, more exposure. We are able to cross sell our rooms easily, i.e. rooms for single or double occupancy. It's also easy to flex rates and change the content of the online booking pages.
The guest review programme helps us ensure we are performing at our best; it helps us ascertain what customers enjoy most about their stay with us.
Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Having the facility to take online bookings on our website makes the difference to consumers who are not sure about calling and booking over the phone.
We have found frontdesk useful for filling gaps in our busier times and it has created bookings when we were away from the business on holiday ourselves. I like the fact that someone can book and you get notified by e-mail straight away.
If you want to increase bookings and advertising revenue then you should try frontdesk. You only pay for what you receive as confirmed bookings and can choose where and when you advertise with via the options available. The harder you make the system work and the more information you put in, the better the return.
I don't mind paying the commission on definite bookings, it shows the return better than on any other advertising stream."
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Here at Sleepy Cedars, I am genuinely happy with Frontdesk. The package is very comprehensive and flexible, allowing me control over my prices, special offers and availability. It is not exclusive allowing me to add bookings from other sites.
Most importantly, it has cut my time spent on acquiring and confirming bookings. Before I spent time replying to emails and this did not always result in a booking. Now, if people like Sleepy Cedars, they book there and then, saving me time and Frontdesk ensure they advertise you on many sites.
The support staff are all very approachable and helpful in case you have any problems. It is so user friendly I even have my parents using it for their Bed and Breakfast "Failte"
Fife, Scotland
A much higher proportion of visitors now book online including UK and fairly local guests and we have had bookings from America, Australia and Canada. Without eviivo Frontdesk this change in visitor booking would probably have led to decreasing occupancy here especially with very few visitors pulling in off the road.
Having training available, not just in the first week, but as an ongoing resource is excellent, the training sessions are well run - patient people using good tools.
Several B&B owners in our self help group are against online booking because there is no contact with guests before they arrive. This need not be the case. I use the guest's email address to exchange information and offer help before arrival in order to reassure me and them that this is going to be a good experience. So far this mutual setting of expectations has been successful.
I like the security of transactions and I learned to trust the system, I have had no problems in four years.
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
The Daily Rate Manager is extremely useful for managing 'late discounts'. We've also managed to get the most out of the Guest Reviews to improve our overall service.
We now have fuller occupancy levels even in off-peak times of the year.
York, North Yorkshire
When we first started with frontdesk, we immediately saw results.
We now have more bookings from overseas markets and access to Expedia and lastminute.com channels.
Whitby, North Yorkshire
We wanted to sell more rooms and spend less time managing bookings. We thought that it would maybe take a little bit of control away from us but in reality, we immediately got fuller occupancy and more bookings. And the customer service is excellent!
I would definitely recommend frontdesk to other businesses. All of the features and services are most useful to us.
Blackpool, Lancashire
We wanted to have a cost-effective and easy-to-use system that was already integrated with online distribution channels. Results were almost immediate: increased revenue and exposure due to the distribution channels.
We really like the straight-forward rate loading and automatic availability refreshment.
frontdesk is a very easy-to-use system, it directs you at all points so that you rarely make any mistakes.
Ballycastle, County Antrim
With frontdesk, we enjoyed an exceptional increase in bookings from home and abroad leading in higher occupancy levels. The customer service is excellent.
The ability for people to pre-pay means that most of your customers arrive!
If a business wants to move forward and be modern and up-to-date, frontdesk is the only path to take. Otherwise, you may as well close your door and forget about your business.
Saxmundham, Suffolk
We received bookings the very day we went live with frontdesk.Since using frontdesk, we have also experienced greater occupancy levels and have welcomed more guests from overseas. It really is a good all-round tool and the introduction of guest reviews was good for us.
I have always found support very helpful. The support team always seem to have time and plenty of patience which is very important. The online training programs are also very effective.
We were concerned at first of losing contact via the telephone, but this was soon overcome by the all the extra benefits frontdesk provides, not to mention extra bookings.
frontdesk is never closed down. It plays a big part in our marketing and helped reduce our overall advertising costs. I would have no hesitation in recommending frontdesk to similar businesses to ours, because frontdesk works well.
I can't imagine there is any better online booking system for small accommodation businesses, it's a must-have for a business like ours.
Bakewell, Derbyshire
I did not know what to expect but the first induction session was clear and helpful as was the last one.
I like the tools in frontdesk and particularly being able to adjust our rates on the Daily Rates Manager.
We have fuller occupancy which includes overseas bookings.
Rhos on Sea, Conwy
We looked at frontdesk to give us access to a computerised booking system that allowed taking online bookings on our website. Through this, we find that a lot more guests are booking online rather than over the telephone, making bookings a lot easier.
We have found frontdesk essential for our reservation system and most useful for keeping track of guests. The guest database makes it a lot simpler when returning guests come to rebook.
We were worried about the commission charged by third-party distributors, but we now receive bookings that we would have never had without them.
It's a great system with useful improvements being applied regularly.
Inverness, Highland, Scotland
We wanted to sell more rooms and we saw results immediately with much fuller occupancy and lots of overseas bookings.
The best thing for us is that customers can book and pay online, even better now that customers can pay for all nights stayed and not just the first night as it used to be.
eviivo has been the best move ever for us as a business, our business has quadrupled in the time we have been using it, which has been just over a year now. I would recommend eviivo to everyone looking to sell more rooms.
Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland
We needed a modern system to record sales and book rooms as well as produce professional looking bills for guests. We find the online diary useful as it's safe and is backed up on line and can't be lost, and the knowledge that the hotel is being marketed in all the right places, all with little effort on our part.
I was a bit worried about the system side of things at the start-but all were unfounded once it was up and running. We threw away our hard copy diary after only 2 weeks! I was going to keep it for 3 months.
It probably is the best system there is without custom making your own software package. And for most of us that isn't possible. So it enables us to compete with the big boys!
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales
We needed an online booking facility without the hassle of setting it up and conforming with the data protection regulations. Also having access to online distribution channels without having to do each one individually.
For customers there is no need to phone to check availability due to the ability to book at any time of the day, and for overseas guests there is no need to worry about time zones. Anything thing that makes it easier for guests to access our site, check availability and pay online must be a benefit to us. It is also a benefit to have access to all bookings and customer information in one place.
One is always wary about agreeing to use a new system but we spoke to a couple of other businesses in the area and they were very happy with the results of using frontdesk.
Liss, Hampshire
The system is user-friendly and makes staff training simple. All of your staff with whom I have spoken to have been most helpful and clear in their instruction.
Thank you from a 'Jolly' happy partner!
Having been using the system and receiving several bookings within a short space of time, I must state that I am glad I chose to join.
Callander, Perth and Kinross
After installing frontdesk, the results were almost immediate: better room occupancy planning, more European bookings and bookings for longer periods.
Any query we might have is always dealt with good customer service. Also, the training we received has shown us how easy frontdesk was to master. Now, we don't need to worry about keeping on top of bookings and do not think twice about the system.
Colsterworth, Lincolnshire
Here's a voice of appreciation to all who are employed within the eviivo structure.
The latest frontdesk Web Access facility just launched by eviivo is another example of eviivo's unstinting and unstoppable determination to offer consistently high standards, coupled with unquestionable value for money.
Blackpool, Lancashire
We were looking for a complete marketing and booking system and saw the results from installation.
We have received good service for the majority of the time we have been using frontdesk and eviivo.
The marketing opportunities are most useful. We are able to market a wider area of clientele through the internet and enquiries can be responded to more quickly via frontdesk.
Barnard Castle, County Durham
Initially, we just wanted to sell more rooms, but since having been in touch with one of eviivo's Account Managers, I feel so much more comfortable and confident in updating the website.
The fact that eviivo took the trouble to send a representative has helped me so much - this was a very positive move.
The results were improved occupancy and I am now also able to cancel, change and refund bookings.
Macclesfield, Cheshire
The frontdesk system is easy-to-use and lets you use only those features you need. We would be lost without it, it is a great diary for your bookings.
Customer service, either by phone or email, is excellent. I would definitely recommend frontdesk to other businesses.
Don't hesitate to use frontdesk, we found that the benefits impacted our business immediately; more occupancy - and still growing - and overseas bookings!
Kirkwall, Orkney Isles
We joined eviivo to sell more rooms, free up reception from managing bookings, allow overseas guests to check availability and book at times to suit themselves (rather than having to call within UK daytime hours), and access more online sites.
We started to get reservations quite quickly, not in great number but this may be due to number of rooms available. We now receive worldwide visitors and can reach a larger customer base.
What we find most useful are the online booking facility and information updates in the frontdesk system - these are good at drawing attention to new services and applications. Customers also appreciate being able to receive a VAT inclusive receipt over the internet at the time of booking.
It is good to see such a high percentage of our eviivo customers completing a review after their visit. This allows us to monitor our performance and ensure we continue to provide a high level of service.
Buxton, Norfolk
eviivo has worked well for us in generating new customers and we are very pleased with the results.
Within 4 months, we have received over 25 bookings from websites such as lastminute.com, Travel Republic, TouristNet and Expedia.
Southampton, Hampshire
We wanted to develop our web presence and publicise our facilities further. We also wanted to make sure that we could close a sale promptly; our customers now get an immediate response to an availability search rather than waiting for us to respond to an enquiry. Customers also receive a frontdesk-generated booking confirmation immediately.
The initial launch was well planned, it did not affect our in-houses systems and the results were immediate. The online take up was instant with improved occupancy levels that went beyond all expectations. Our market has widened with all the exposure provided by frontdesk.
The online booking system and full pre-payment are most useful to us. This has reduced our admin time on the desk and check-out during a busy breakfast!
Our concern was the thought of losing the initial contact with potential clients. However, we tend to reconfirm our online bookings with a phone call once we have received notification.
It doesn't matter how big or small you are, the system will increase your occupancy at a very small price.
Bristol
We joined eviivo in May 2009. The change to online booking required some thought, but was relatively painless. Their support was both friendly and helpful and the service has been excellent and very reliable.
We recently changed computers at our location and eviivo managed the entire operation with no problems, which is a recommendation in itself.
Bookings have definitely increased because our website now has the online booking capability and also a great deal of exposure. The system works well, is user friendly and the support is excellent. Joining eviivo has been a good decision for us.
Ardchattan, Argyll & Bute
We wanted to free up our time by spending less time taking bookings, typing confirmation letters. Also the appeal was the variety of different distribution channels we would have access to. We were also hoping that our occupancy levels were going to increase (no pressure for eviivo then)!
Once we were up and running, it took 2 days before we had our first booking through eviivo, then they just kept coming... The results were just what we wanted, less time taking bookings, more bookings, just far less hassle.
What I find most useful about frontdesk is just knowing that my diary is up-to-date and there is no worry of double bookings. That and online payments.
The regular updates and enhancements are brilliant, easy to understand and well thought out. everything I have thought of that would be better has already been done, but I think eviivo will be keeping us on our toes with even more fabulous additions.
eviivo's customer service is bloody brilliant. In fact, I have to be truthful, I don't think I have had such a good customer service from any other company I can think of.
Oh my god yes, I would recommend frontdesk to other businesses - the amount of time not answering the phone alone is worth the small service charge.
frontdesk has to be the most practical, reliable and best value-for-money product I have ever had the fortune to work with.
Portsmouth, Hampshire
We have 8 rooms and since working with eviivo, we are virtually full. We receive lots of bookings from lots of channels. I tell my guests who phone me to go to the website to place a booking. Time is very important!
Who needs fax machines these days to fax card details?! It's a pain in the neck to secure credit card details and it takes time to process the payments. With eviivo, payment is secure so I don't have to worry about writing down card details.
I also love frontdesk Web Access and will be using it a lot.
Because we are doing so well with eviivo, we managed to get a loan from the bank to refurbish our our rooms. Adapting to the changing market, we are changing our family room into a double bedroom with a large king size bed and are also thinking of naming our rooms 'boutique rooms'.
With frontdesk I can sell these individual 'boutique rooms' individually and I have the ability to charge a premium on some rooms.
In fact, I am doing so well that I am thinking of employing somebody!
I don't allocate because that used to work 10-15 years ago. Who wants to deal with Booking.com and Late Rooms these days? These models are a thing of the past.
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
For us it was always about generating more income from the rooms and being online has proved to do that very effectively.
We always saw signing up to eviivo as a win/win situation, any new booking we received would be subject to a service charge but they were bookings that we might not of have had and a room with a service charge is better business than an empty room.
I was shocked that we received our first booking on the first day of going live so results were very quick.
We're attracting a lot more overseas bookings and tourists which in turn leads to greater occupancy.
Having eviivo frontdesk on multiple computers is great, regardless of being upstairs in the office or downstairs behind the bar, you can always answer a telephone query regarding rooms.
In the current climate when overheads for any business are high and about to get higher with the VAT increase, signing up with eviivo is a no brainer. They actively work on behalf of a business to bring you more room bookings for just a small fee.
Uig, Isle of Skye
We ditched our old online booking system which was costing us around £5,000 per year in favour of frontdesk which is an award-winning online booking and hotel reservation system for independent hotels, B&Bs and guest houses.
Through the system we are able to connect to other sites such as lastminute.com and it manages any overlap between online bookers and walk-in guests brilliantly for a cost of around £100. There's no yearly maintenance fee and we can access it via laptop when we're not on site. It's brilliant.
It's the best thing we've done over the last 2 years and it has increased our bookings by 30%.
Fort William, Highland
Before getting frontdesk, I was concerned about double bookings, but this hasn't happened - due to text and email updates.
Our first booking came within days of going live with frontdesk and we now receive more overseas bookings, especially from Germany.
We really like the diary and account statements and are very satisfied with customer service.
With excellent customer service and excellent features on the diary software, eviivo brings the benefits of big business trading to small accommodation providers like us.
Whitby, North Yorkshire
Having taken over the hotel in June with no bookings at all, the priority was to get the hotel online and eviivo were superb.
l chose to have a text message sent to my mobile when a booking was taken and within 2 days, the damn thing didn't stop, happy though. l have had a tremendous season, far above what l planned.
The customer service is first-class and may l thank all the team.
Having started with nothing to having a bank manager who is happy now, and all in 6 months, l must thank eviivo. A great system, easy-to-use and good back up.
Edenbridge, Kent
I wanted to have the ability to accept bookings when away from home. I thought it may be a good idea as other tourist sites were not producing many bookings.
I am now receiving more bookings overall and an increase in bookings from overseas with no problem with different time zones and foreign accents/languages.
Being able to adjust rates easily is a big advantage; the system also enables you to set up special offers if occupancy is low. On the other hand you can also raise rates if there is limited availability.
I am impressed how eviivo has evolved over the years and has taught me a great deal about marketing.
Beddgelert, Gwynedd
We received our first booking after the first day of going live with frontdesk and have seen overall occupancy levels increase.
Having an online booking facility on our website is most useful - this is the first time that our customers have ever been able to do this.
I wish I had signed up to eviivo years ago.
Sark, Channel Islands
I wanted to reach people and have the reservation administration streamlined. I ditch my booking system and relied on the eviivo system for my business. we saw the results within 2 months.
The support service from the technical, to rate support, to sales and to everyday needs, has been consistently splendid for me and my business.
Ayr, South Ayrshire
We wanted to have a better online booking system for our website and the results were instant. As we worked our way through using everything in frontdesk, they even got better: a massive increase in online bookings from our website.
I find that the Daily Rate Manager and the ability to charge extra for dinner are most useful features.
Customer service is excellent, eviivo is always quick when help is needed and also replies quickly to e-mails.
eviivo has been one of the best things we have ever done, more on-line bookings, easy to use, wide range of things to help sell rooms like special offers and customer feedback.
No matter how many times other companies try to get us to change our online booking system, they'll never manage as the Horizon Hotel loves eviivo and no one else could match what they offer in one system!
Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway
I wanted to have a more efficient booking service and have access to online distribution channels. I was concerned about the levels of commission taken by some of the channels, however with frontdesk, I have the freedom to monitor this.
We immediately received more bookings, more enquiries and better marketing.
frontdesk was the simplest system to set up and was operational within one day. Back up is good and you feel that the team really wants to help.
Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire
We wanted to increase bookings, free up staff time taking bookings and have the flexibility for customers to book accommodation out of office hours.
We now have higher occupancy including overseas bookings. Frontdesk is at the heart of our business and is used on daily basis by front of house and back office staff.
We really like having the flexibility of reducing room rates which show on the website, and also like the registration forms & VAT invoices. Seeing the guests' comments and feedback through the guest review programme is most useful
Seahouses, Northumberland
We needed to get more bookings and increase our exposure on the web and immediately saw the results, within a day or two.
We got bookings we could not otherwise have hoped to get, and increased occupancy significantly. The ability to take bookings whilst I'm not in the office is the most useful benefits to us.
Having a strategic and well managed presence on the internet, along with effective online booking facilities, is essential in the difficult trading conditions we find ourselves in.
Online booking is the future, and frontdesk works admirably and provides a good service. We've found it possible to engage in constructive and positive dialogue with senior managers, and we get the impression that the company really listens to us and takes on board what we say. A very positive experience for us as a business!
frontdesk has proved to be more than simply an online booking tool, and has become a cornerstone of our business strategy.
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
I initially thought that frontdesk was too good to be true, but got over this very quickly: frontdesk has fulfilled all my expectations and we now have fuller occupancy.
The most useful benefit is the immediacy. Booking made, deposit collected and no need to send out a confirmation letter. The customer service is also excellent.
I would say to other businesses, give it a go, you will be exceptionally pleased with the results and there is always someone to help you during the teething problems, i.e. getting to know your way around the system.
Odcombe, Somerset
We wanted greater online presence and to improve occupancy levels. Within the first month of using frontdesk, we saw our number of bookings increase.
Many people prefer to book online as they see it as a more secure method and like to receive written confirmation, so it definitely means you receive more overseas bookings. It also frees up our time as we don't have to take the booking ourselves.
frontdesk is easy to manage, gets wide exposure across many search criteria, the commission rates are low, the support desk is very supportive - and importantly for the customer - they believe they are booking directly with you which is considered high value by many customers.
If you sign up to an online booking service, this should be the one you use.
Paignton, Devon
Guests' methods of booking accommodation have changed so we wanted to provide access to online booking. I still prefer direct contact (telephone) with customers before booking them into my home - but I must move with the times!
Since going live with frontdesk, we saw an increase in bookings in the shoulder months.
The eviivo helpdesk is very helpful and gave help at a level of computer knowledge I could cope with.
eviivo offers a good, professional service.
Hexham, Northumberland
Since we increased our size and the B&B became our livelihood, eviivo has become invaluable. We have widened our distribution since and we take many bookings online and over the phone as a result. Also the paperwork output presents a professional image.
What we find most useful are the distribution channels and admin, including text/e-mail alerts to bookings.
I also always find the support team to be very helpful and friendly.
I'd be lying if I did say that I wasn't wary of the costs/commission at first but I see them now as an advertising/admin overhead. I would unreservedly recommend frontdesk to other businesses.
Bridgwater, Somerset
A simple and reliable online booking system is an essential part of running a hotel office in this busy modern society.
We like the frontdesk diary showing all bookings at a glance for the week(s) ahead. It is slightly disconcerting having to get rid of a paper dairy but this is completely necessary in order to switch over to online booking totally.
The eviivo customer service staff are very good and intelligent.
The results were immediate; less paperwork and quicker bookings, especially from people who book themselves in online.
Bude, Cornwall
Our expectations were to give another arm to sell our rooms and be able to reduce and manage our daily tariff and give us a wider audience.
Results from the past have been excellent.
With frontdesk, we get more last moment bookings and confidence for overseas clients to book without giving us their credit card details.
Cockermouth, Cumbria
We have increased our occupancy rate and look forward to continuing this trend. Through eviivo, we now have a complete business system and excellent presentation to our customers.
The system is easy-to-use and has so many features that I now know are vital to good business. Everything you can possibly imagine needing is there at the touch of a button: registration, payment options, account details, adding extras, cleaning details, emailing account information, refunding options, a daily diary making bookings easy to see and manage. A wonderful system with attention to every detail a business requires.
Paying a booking fee is always thought of as a negative. For anyone thinking of using this system, remember, an empty room pays you nothing at all and it's great to know you have the back-up and support of the experienced staff at eviivo.
The staff at eviivo without exception work with you and for you. From the start, you know you are in safe hands that guide you, from having the system set up to showing you how to use it. eviivo care about their customers.
Hanley Swan, Worcestershire
The frontdesk system has enabled us to review our pricing structure and to be more proactive in pricing for the future and to plan ahead for our own breaks. Using the system has also given us much greater confidence in securing all the necessary information from guests and in avoiding double booking.
frontdesk has transformed our business from a cottage industry to a professional part of accommodation provision in British Tourism. It provides an essential tool for our advertising and management and we wouldn't be without it!
Not only did we increase our business, but we enjoyed greater consistency in bookings throughout the week and year.
Bury Saint Edmunds, Suffolk
Prior to working with eviivo, and especially in the season, we were inundated with enquiries, many for rooms that were already full and had been for some time. Now that guests can visit our website and check our availability themselves, they do not need to trouble us.
The ability to make offers, especially out of season, has resulted in consistent take-up and increased our out-of-season occupancy.
eviivo has enabled us to increase our business, to become more professional and guest orientated, while at the same time freed up time for us to spend elsewhere.
Occupancy has certainly increased, the phone has stopped ringing with enquiries (a major plus, especially later in the evening!), and around 20% of our guests are from overseas!
Dover, Kent
Since using frontdesk, I now have more time for other facets within the business. I can now focus on improving our products and service; the things that are integral to running a successful establishment.
We received proactive customer service at all times, and expedited solutions to issues that I had, in a professional manner.
What I find most useful in frontdesk are the diversity of websites for marketing, diary management and financial control, and 24/7 live bookings.
LLanfairfechan, Conwy
We did a lot of research and decided that eviivo was not only the market leader but was also a good match for our objectives.
We soon hit our targets (including attracting mature couples to stay for short breaks - the average in 2010-2011 was three nights). We've been pleasantly surprised at the number of bookings from overseas (we've now hosted guests from around 40 countries from all over the world).
Nothing is too much trouble and all eviivo's personnel with whom we've had contact have been exceptionally helpful, courteous and cheery - and efficient!
Calling all B&B owners - if you want an independent opinion about eviivo frontdesk from B&B owners who were complete novices but now have five stars - then contact us. You won't believe how good they are!
Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway
We wanted to sell more rooms faster and to have a system which suited the changing needs of our customers in the 21st century.
Almost immediately, we had bookings through frontdesk and definitely more overseas bookings.
We do like managing the electronic diary, especially since it became it web-based, so I can access it anywhere.
We were worried that we could be giving out more in commission, but find that most bookings are minimum commission. We also worried about double bookings with our other booking agent, but this has happened only twice and we were able to cancel/change the bookings.
We know there are other online booking systems available, but we find frontdesk suits us and our customers, because it's very user-friendly. We had been meaning to get an online system for a while, and we're glad we went for frontdesk.
Blackpool, Lancashire
We wanted to make ourselves more widely known and obviously sell more rooms.
We particularly like the automatic email of confirmation and we receive good customer service.
After installing frontdesk, we instantly saw the results as we received more bookings.
Nesscliffe, Shropshire
We like the ease of online bookings - even if I still write to confirm bookings which I think is only polite!
We are always receiving good customer service.
With frontdesk, we receive more on line bookings and much less is paid for print advertising.
Mundesley, Norfolk
With frontdesk, we get increased bookings, probably due to greater exposure. Secondarily, it makes you take a sharper look at your business because you are open to closer consumer scrutiny. We like the diary and payment reconciliation tool plus the ability to update information (e.g. marketing strategy and room rates).
At eviivo, there has always been someone there with an answer.
Reservations? Yes, such as "is it going to work?" and "Am I going to get anything out of this?", but the Increased business levels and ease of use allayed my fears.
Edinburgh, Lothian
We wanted to try and secure more business from new distribution channels and to connect to the connected!
We definitely get better occupancy levels and more European bookings are coming in so we are happy at that.
Buxton, Derbyshire
We like the fact that we are widely advertised on the net through your distribution channels. And also the easy access to bookings using the frontdesk system.
Customer service is excellent.
We had a reservation about how much commission we would be paying but eviivo filled rooms that we weren't able to fill. An empty room doesn't create any revenue!
Frontdesk creates bookings for us that we would not have got. Getting customers through the door for the first time is the hardest part of B&B. It also created revenue to our restaurant and bar.
Frontdesk boosted our bookings by 50%.
Llandudno, Conwy
We wanted to sell more rooms and we immediately saw the results with higher occupancy.
I like eviivo because they are efficient, valuable, informative, inexpensive, viable and organised.
To be honest, without eviivo we would not have a business!
Nanternis, Ceredigion
With frontdesk, we get fuller occupancy and more overseas bookings.
Before starting to use eviivo frontdesk®, we had reservations about not having total control over our diary. We have now learnt to look at the online diary first, before taking bookings over the phone.
We really enjoy selling more rooms, even out of season.
West Hampstead, London
We wanted to sell more rooms and spend less time managing bookings manually. Our occupancy levels increased very quickly when we started using eviivo frontdesk®.
It's great to have a reliable reservation system that enables customers to book online through our own website and through other accommodation websites.
Edinburgh, Lothian
Frontdesk is smart software packed with very useful tools which are user-friendly.
It is very well done. It covers different aspects of business and works well. Mixed functionality is a key of success.
The eviivo web sale tool is a globally-spread search engine system and offers guests with a quick, catchy way of placing a booking.
Movement on our website is much higher; eviivo is one of the top selling tools.
Appin, Argyll & Bute
We especially wanted to offer our guests the opportunity to book at any time of day or night.
Frontdesk helped us increase our occupancy and the Customer Support team is extremely helpful and very patient.
We particularly like the frontdesk Web Access feature, so that our online booking service can be accessed from anywhere, at any time.
Frontdesk is very straightforward and simple to use. People can book easily in the evenings, when (as a small hotel) we don't have a fulltime reservations assistant.
St Clears, Carmarthenshire
We wanted to improve our occupancy rate without spending a lot of money on marketing.
We do like the diary and being able to keep track of customers' expenditure.
We found the eviivo customer service very helpful, especially in the beginning when we had a lot of questions.
eviivo has been instrumental in improving our occupancy levels and our exposure to the online community.
Nantgaredig, Carmarthenshire
When we started using frontdesk, we definitely saw an increase in bookings, with a clearer picture of our business, and using all frontdesk tools reduced time and effort on our part.
We find all services are extremely useful, including some benefits that we hadn't thought of, such as a running account of visitors history and much more. We like the Rate Manager, Customer Reviews and the general efficiency of frontdesk. It is also very user-friendly.
Without a doubt, the eviivo customer service is far superior to others available on the market which we have tried and deserted.
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Our only reservation was a fear of not using our paper-based booking diary, we chose to continue to run it alongside frontdesk at first but there was no need, the system was very easy-to- use.
Being able to allow customers to book at any time of the day or night is most useful. We can now put all our efforts into promoting our website (also provided by eviivo) and be sure that we will reap the rewards.
Within 3 months of offering online booking via eviivo over 60% of our hotel rooms were booked online. Thanks to using the eviivo online booking system our business has seen sales more than double during the past 12 months.
eviivo were excellent right from the start: helpful sales people during our enquiry, excellent training, and fabulous after sales support and service.
We would wholeheartedly recommend frontdesk to other businesses, particularly as a low capital cost yet very effective system.
Our online sales alone have exceeded last year's sales on a month by month basis since taking the service. We fully expect online bookings to become over 80% of all our business.
Rostrevor, Co. Down
eviivo frontdesk® is the best marketing tool for anyone in the guest accommodation sector!
I have only signed up to your on-line booking system in June 2011 and have already well recovered the set-up cost of the training and production of my property's website (which I must say was very good value for money). My first online booking covered that and as the rest is based on commission with no monthly charges, I am in a win-win situation.
Because of your affiliation with world-recognised distribution partners such as TripAdvisor, Expedia and lastminute.com to name just a few, it means my business has a strong internet presence and it works.
The staff members are always friendly and helpful whenever you call and the Support Team are available almost round the clock to help with any queries that I may have.
I run a bed & breakfast in a relatively quiet village and since coming on board with eviivo, my bookings have quadrupled and more. I have received bookings from all parts of the world which would have been very unlikely if I hadn't signed up with eviivo!
Whimple, Devon
We wanted to replace a previous system that we were having significant issues with. We were very pleased with the speed that everything was done for us in.
Significantly more people are booking with us online than were previously.
I think the front end of frontdesk, i.e. the area that the customer sees, is exceptional good. It is rich with information but still easy-to-use. It is a real encouragement for guests to book.
The most pleasing element of our experience with eviivo so far is most definitely the excellent standard of service we have received from everyone we have had contact with. Everyone has been helpful, informative, professional and timely in all their communications, which is one of the most important things we look for when choosing business partners and what was badly lacking with our previous supplier.
Buxton, Derbyshire
We wanted to sell more rooms by having access to online distribution channels.
As new to the business of Guest House, I was a little sceptical about joining an online booking company, but Haydn assured me I would be pleased with the results, and I have been. If, like me you were unsure, then talk it through with eviivo and put your mind at ease.
I have already recommended frontdesk to two other Guest House owners who have since joined!
After a slow start, things started to improve and have gone from strength to strength and we have seen an increase in overseas bookings.
Brockenhurst, Hampshire
We were looking for greater publicity through wider advertising and wanted to attract more guests.
Quite simply it's the online booking facility that we find most useful. The diary management tools are also useful, as are the registration forms and account receipts; these can be generated and printed quickly and easily.
Excellent service! All queries are dealt with quickly, with clear, understandable explanations.
We have been able to depend on frontdesk for advertising and the booking process so we have been able to focus on making sure that our guests thoroughly enjoy their time here at Meerut and in the New Forest.
eviivo has provided us with an incredible number of lovely guests in our first year of trading. The review programme then encourages guests to describe their experience which has, in turn, promoted our business further resulting in even more bookings!
Norwich, Norfolk
The frontdesk 'Book Now' page on my website is clear, uncomplicated and well presented.
The eviivo frontdesk online diary facility is comprehensive, yet easy to use (and is getting easier as I become more accustomed to it!).
Customer service is excellent; during the set-up and training procedure all my questions (and there were many!) were dealt with in a most friendly and efficient manner, and the trainer was always happy to re-explain things if I hadn't fully grasped them.
We really like the direct booking system and the facility to receive deposits instantly at the time of the bookings.
