The tourism industry in Australia is evolving rapidly, and staying ahead means embracing technology that simplifies operations and improves the customer experience. One of the most powerful tools for tour operators today is a booking system, but why is it so essential?

1. Streamline Operations and ...

Use this checklist to make sure the booking system you choose actually fits your business needs , not just what looks good on a website. This checklist is based on 80% of what the majority of operators need. Be sure to add requirements that are specific to your business.

1. Bookings & Availability

If you’re running tours, activities, or attractions in Australia, you’ve probably wondered at some point: “Do I really need a booking system, or can I keep managing things the way I am?”

It’s a fair question. After all, many operators start out with spreadsheets, text messages, or a trusty notebook...

If you’re running a tour, activity, or attraction here in Australia, chances are you’ve already felt the juggle: phone calls, emails, spreadsheets, payments, cancellations, and trying to keep everything up to date across multiple channels. It’s exhausting.

That’s where a booking system steps in.

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Choosing the right booking system is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a tourism operator. Whether you’re running tours, activities, or attractions, the right restech (reservation technology) can streamline your operations, boost bookings, and set your business up for scalable growt...

In the realm of booking and reservation management, the question of who covers the booking system fee often arises. While many businesses are trying to keep costs down, plus for some reason some believe they shouldn't have to pay for a booking system (which is a poor way of thinking - should you giv...

Did you know that regardless of its size, your tourism business plays a pivotal role as a destination driver, especially if you offer experiential products?

Consider a recent scenario we encountered involving a major attraction in a leading city evaluating ticketing software options. Throughout thi...

You may recall the announcement last year of the merger between three major players – Rezdy, Checkfront, and Regiondo – and the following, what seemingly felt like silence while they “sorted things out” including some quiet redundancies. There is news that they are currently going through a restruct...

Recently, I caught up with a friend, an industry veteran, who, like many of my peers, was questioning whether she wanted to remain in the tourism industry.

'It's just,' she sighed, 'I can't see anything exciting to get involved in. It's like we just...stopped. There is nothing cutting edge about to...

We are thrilled to announce the exciting news that the Australian-owned booking system, ResPax, has successfully acquired Livn, an online B2B wholesaler in the tourism industry.

The recent news of Livn World being placed into administration sent shockwaves throughout the tourism sector. With their ...

It's one thing we get asked by Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs) and we see it in tourism industry news quite often.

"Wouldn't it be easier if all our products in region were on the one booking system?"

OR 

"X Booking System delivers a workshop to X region's operators"

At first glance, the i...

With over 150 ResTechs and Booking Systems now available globally, there is one system that here, at Bookable Tourism, we recommend to watch. In the Australian market, ResPax has been around for over 20 year predominantly servicing the Cairns region in Northern Queensland, and yes, it's ANOTHER syst...