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A hospitality software platform like BookVisit can be called many things, such as: commerce platform, hotel booking engine, online booking, business development platform, hotel booking system, and more. This article aims to clarify what BookVisit really is and how it supports the hospitality industry.

More than just a booking engine

When BookVisit was founded in 2012, we focused on developing a single booking engine designed to help hotels and other accommodation providers generate direct bookings efficiently. From the beginning, our booking engine has allowed our clients to create packages that combine accommodation with add-ons. The packaging feature proved to be effective, leading to more direct bookings and helping our clients to stand out from third-party platforms.
Our booking engine was a simple, yet powerful, tool that streamlined the booking process for both guests and hotel staff. However, as the needs of the hospitality industry grew, so did our platform.  

Today, while the booking engine remains a core feature, BookVisit has evolved into much more. We have advanced into an extensive and collaborative commerce platform that serves as a comprehensive business development tool for the hospitality industry, offering a wide range of features to support various business needs. 

A versatile hospitality solution with many names

BookVisit has, as mentioned, earned various names due to the comprehensive nature of our software product. Here are some terms people use to describe us:
  • Booking engine

Highlighting our powerful tool that is seamlessly integrated onto your websites and facilitates direct bookings on your website.

  • Collaborative platform & connectivity hub

Showcasing our ability to integrate seamlessly with other systems such as property management systems (PMS), payment software providers (PSP) customer relationship management (CRM) tools, and revenue management software.

  • A commerce platform

Another frequently used term to describe us is “commerce platform” – a term that reflects our ability to support robust online sales and distribution. It also aligns with our mission to support all commercial touch points along a guest’s journey and to enable properties to maximize online sales from one single platform.

As an open platform with a range of integrations, we enable accommodation properties to customize their tech stack, streamlining the process of selling, marketing, and managing their operations. This name emphasizes how we have grown beyond just a booking engine, evolving into a comprehensive solution that supports the full scope of business development and growth.

However, we like to primarily call ourselves a business development platform for hospitality, which emphasizes our focus on growing our clients’ business through various tools from a single platform.

A business development platform for hospitality growth

Our transformation from a single booking engine to a multifaceted business development platform reflects our commitment to supporting the growth and success of our clients. And while we may be referred to as a booking engine, a commerce platform, a connectivity hub and more, what truly sets us apart is how these elements come together in one powerful solution and business development platform for hospitality success. Our platform is designed to provide everything hoteliers and accommodation providers need to succeed in a competitive market.

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