Travelers today are Internet savvy. According to a recent study*, 57% of all travel bookings are made through the Internet each year, and of those, 65% are made directly on the dstination website and not through a 3rd party. That means over half of Internet bookings are made directly through the property website! To access…
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Optimize Productivity With Check-Inn’s Network Upgrade
We designed Check-Inn to live on your computer’s hard drive, not on the cloud. We did this for many reasons, including ownership of your guest information and financial data, as well as reliability of access to the program. But what happens if you want Check-Inn to communicate with an external source such as an online travel agency…
Read moreThe Importance of Backups
A few months ago I attempted to power up my computer: I hit the power button and waited… and waited… and waited. I checked the power cord, unplugging and plugging it back in, both to the computer and at the wall. I plugged it into a different outlet, all the while knowing that the issue…
Read moreThe Power of Marketing
Marketing is intimidating — there is no question about it — but properly communicating the value of your product, service, or brand to customers and consumers is essential to making your business thrive. A strategically delivered marketing campaign will help you fill more rooms and increase revenues. When implementing your marketing strategy, there are several key…
Read moreProtect Your Data & Equipment from Stormy Weather
Extreme weather can lead to power surges and power outages. Power issues can lead to computer problems like damaged files, lost data, and even hardware failure. To protect against power issues Innsoft recommends the following preventative measures: Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) – A UPS, also known as a battery backup, performs two important tasks. First…
Read moreCheck-Inn v5.0: Release 102
We have released Check-Inn v5.0, release 102. Please contact Innsoft Sales or Innsoft Support if you have questions. Check-Inn Release Log: Changed behavior that may make it difficult to delete a travel agency. We have released the Innsoft Reservation Client (IRC) v4.56 To install the latest release of the IRC, open it by clicking on…
Read moreCheck-Inn v5.0: Release 101
We have released Check-Inn v5.0, release 101. Please contact Innsoft Sales or Innsoft Support if you have questions. Check-Inn Release Log: – Changed behavior that may make it difficult to delete a travel agency. We have released the Innsoft Reservation Client (IRC) v4.56 To install the latest release of the IRC, open it by clicking…
Read moreEMV and Winter Newsletter
Keep an eye on your mailboxes because the Check-Inn Quarterly Newsletter is on the way! The winter newsletter includes an article about GDS and our friends at Innlink. Another article discusses software, service, and hardware suggestions such as online reservation interfaces and the Advanced ID Scanner to consider before business starts picking up towards springtime. There is…
Read moreDirect Inn Tips
Direct Inn is the perfect tool for receiving commission-free reservations. If you already use Direct Inn we have several tips to make it more attractive to your guests. We will also cover some of the optional functionality. If you do not currently use Direct Inn, contact Innsoft for information about our easy to use, commission…
Read moreHoliday Schedule
Happy Holidays from everyone at Innsoft! We would like to remind all of our customers that we will be out of the office for the holiday break beginning at 12:00PM Pacific Time on Tuesday, December 23rd and returning on Monday, December 29th. We will also be out of the office on Thursday, January 1st. Please…
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