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Kako privući digitalne nomade?

Sve češće se spominje naziv “digitalni nomad”. Moglo bi ih se opisati kao poduzetnike ili zaposlenike koji se koriste digitalnom tehnologijom za obavljanje svog posla. Istodobno su neovisni i vode život na više mjesta. Oni obično rade konstantno na putovanjima i na mjestima gdje imaju pristup internetu. U pravilu bave se zanimanjima koja zahvaljujući internetu mogu obavljati neovisno o mjestu rada. Prema statistici Digital Nomad Conservatory-ja iz 2021. godine, 83% digitalnih nomada su freelanceri i najčešće su u srednjim godinama (35-45 godina).

Digitalni nomadi su oni koji se uvijek odlučuju na duge rezervacije. Najčešće ostaju 20-ak dana na jednoj lokaciji što ih čini poželjnim gostima u iznajmljivanju turističkog smještaja.

Tijekom zadnje dvije godine pogodila nas je pandemija virusa COVID-19 koja je utjecala na “boom” digitalnih nomada. Rad iz doma postao je sve aktualniji s ciljem sprječavanja zaraze. Tradicionalno uredsko okruženje je sve više zamijenio rad od kuće. Poslodavci sve više shvaćaju da njihovi zaposlenici mogu biti čak i produktivniji u miru svog doma. 

Prema statistici, Hrvatska je, unatoč pandemiji, bila jedna od najposjećenijih država na Mediteranu. Posebno je pogodna za digitalne nomade s obzirom na svoju ugodnu mediteransku klimu, prelijep pejzaž na more, a nudi i brojne zanimljive sadržaje te kulturne znamenitosti s obzirom na bogatu kulturnu i povijesnu baštinu. 

Digitalni nomadi su obično vrlo znatiželjni i ambiciozni ljudi koji kada biraju destinacije za rad iz doma, imaju želju upoznati ljude i kulturu na novoj destinaciji. Često biraju apartmane s terasom i pogledom na prekrasan pejzaž koji utječe na njihovu produktivnost i motiviranost za rad. Obraćaju pažnju na okoliš te stopu kriminala u destinacijama koje ih interesiraju. Također im je privlačna i co-working kultura.

Postoje pogodnosti koje digitalni nomadi smatraju prioritetima, a na koje iznajmljivači ne mogu utjecati, poput pejzaža, pogleda, lokacije itd. Međutim, postoje načini na koje iznajmljivači mogu poboljšati ponudu svojih apartmana, odnosno mogu ih opremiti na način koji je pogodan digitalnim nomadima za duge rezervacije. Nastavite čitati da saznate kako privući digitalne nomade kako bi imali zagarantirani prihod na duži period uz mogućnost stjecanja lojalnih gostiju.

1. Omogućite digitalnim nomadima brz internet

Prioritet za digitalne nomade je stabilan internet s brzinom od minimalno 25 Mbps. Učinkovitost internetske veze izravno je povezana s njihovim uspjehom na poslu.

Digitalni nomadi koriste različite tehnologije i to često više njih u isto vrijeme (laptopi, pametni telefoni, tableti itd.). Spora internetska veza jednostavno nije u stanju držati korak s videokonferencijama, pozivima klijenata, prijenosima i preuzimanjima velikih projektnih datoteka i općenito strujanjem zvuka i videa koji dolazi uz svaki posao u našem modernom dobu.

Ako ste se odlučili za sporiji internet u svom smještaju kako biste uštedjeli novac, vrijeme je za nadogradnju. Bez brze internetske veze nećete privući digitalne nomade jer oni jednostavno neće moći raditi s vaše lokacije. Ako prikladno brza internetska veza nije dostupna u vašem području, potrebno je uložiti u kupnju novog routera.  

Ako imate brzu internetsku vezu u svom apartmanu, onda je to potrebno naglasiti na booking kanalima. Nemojte samo spominjati besplatni WiFi ili dostupnost interneta. Navedite točne brzine i pojedinosti. Digitalni nomadi polažu veliko povjerenje u detalje o brzini interneta.

Prema Digital Nomad Conservatory-ju, 56% njih bira svoju lokaciju s obzirom na internet i lokaciju u gradu koja im pruža brzu dostupnost sadržaja. Dakle, ako vaš bežični internet nije dorastao potrebnoj brzini, propuštate potencijalne dugoročne rezervacije.

2. Napravite radno mjesto

Vodite računa da nemate natrpane prostorije te nastojte se voditi minimalističkim stilom uređivanja. Napravite radno mjesto. Osigurajte besplatne uredske potrepštine kao dodatnu vrijednost vašeg objekta (olovke, papir, spajalice, škare). Provjerite da uz radni stol ima dovoljno utičnica za struju, a ako nemate, stavite produžni kabel. Digitalni nomadi ponekad rade dugo i morat će koristiti i puniti različite uređaje istovremeno. Veliki naglasak stavite na podesivu rasvjetu.

3. Uredite okućnicu

Mnogi ljudi vole raditi na svježem zraku, pogotovo na balkonu ili u vrtu s kojeg se pruža lijepi pogled. Opće je poznato da su ljudi produktivniji kada rade na otvorenom. Razmislite o kupnji kvalitetnijeg vrtnog namještaja i suncobrana.

4. Prilagodite dugoročne popuste 

Samo zato što digitalni nomadi mogu često mijenjati lokacije ne znači da hoće. Ako im se da razlog za ostanak, digitalni nomadi često ostaju više od mjesec dana u jednom apartmanu. Zašto? Jer im ostanak na neki način koristi. Najčešći način na koji iznajmljivači potiču duži boravak je ponudom popusta. Potrebno im je ponuditi povoljniju cijenu s obzirom na dužinu rezervacije. To se pokazalo učinkovitim, ali cijena je rijetko odlučujući faktor za digitalne nomade. Usredotočite se na činjenicu da ćete imati zagarantiran prihod na duži period i mogućnost da steknete lojalne goste.

5. Osvježite fotografije vašeg smještaja na booking kanalima

Kao što već znate, fotografije prodavaju smještaj. Pobrinite se da imate profesionalne i kvalitetne fotografije koje će privući pažnju potencijalnih gostiju. Ulaganje u profesionalne fotografije je dugoročno ulaganje u promidžbu vašeg smještaja.

6. Ažurirajte opise vašeg smještaja na booking kanalima

Najbitnije je u opisu navesti kako je smještaj idealan za duži boravak i rad. Također uključiti sve benefite unutar smještajne jedinice kao što su brzi wifi, radni prostor, opremljena kuhinja, balkon, terasa…

7. Ponovno pregledajte ograničenja vaših apartmana

Ako zabranjujete primanje kućnih ljubimaca u svom apartmanu, razmislite još jednom o tome. Dosta digitalnih nomada svoje ljubimce žele dovesti sa sobom dok rade s bilo kojeg mjesta te će pod svaku cijenu odabrati smještaj koji im to dopušta.

Ovaj trend digitalnih nomada bilježi stalan rast u posljednjih 10 godina, a još je ubrzaniji zbog pandemije. Sigurni smo da će se ovaj trend nastaviti i u budućnosti i zato pripremite svoje smještajne kapacitete na vrijeme i time privucite digitalne nomade.

Ako želite prepustiti upravljanje vašeg turističkog smještaja profesionalcima, posjetite našu stranicu za više detalja.

Booker Tools 3 in 1 solution can help you to prepare for the next season

Booker Tools is a Vacation Rental software that can be customized to fit the requirements of any Property Manager. The software was created and developed by one of the TOP 10 World’s Vacation Rental Management Agencies, Direct Booker. That’s the main difference between Booker Tools and other similar technologies. It is made by Property Managers for Property Managers.

The number of BT users is increasing daily and is currently used by thousands of users with over 10 000 property units in 13 countries. One of the satisfied partners is Denor Travel, Tourist Agency from Orebić in Croatia. We spoke with Muhamed Lulak, the agency owner, who revealed the specifics of their business and satisfaction with BT software.

Tell us the story about your agency?

The agency has existed practically since 2011, and we mainly do Vacation Rental Management for our partners. Our substantial segment is also the so-called “water” part, where we have a small fleet of boats for rent and water sports; jet skis, dinghies, SUP boards, etc.

How many property units do you manage?

Denor Travel works with over 50 properties, and we work with most of them who have multiple units within the property. We advertise them on all popular booking channels today, and we hope that the cooperation with Booker Tools will increase our number of reservations. 

Have you used any technology solution before Booker Tools?

Yes, we used one solid solution from a German company. 

Why did you decide to replace it with Booker Tools? Why didn’t it meet your needs?

Honestly, after talking to your director Mr. Grubelić I decided to change it. He invited me for a meeting and we talked for a long time about everything regarding the Vacation Rental Industry. I liked his ideas and the way he thinks, so I agreed that Denor Travel becomes part of the Booker Tools community.

How did you find out about Booker Tools?

As I’ve been in this business a long time, I have heard before about Booker Tools and almost all other Croatian companies that have dealt with this issue. However, somehow all of them were inaccessible, either by price or by approach to the client.

In what ways does BT help your business? What problems did you solve using BT?

For me, the essential part is the so-called Channel Manager. Customer support is also significant; they are always available if we have any questions or need advice. Now we are in the process of creating a new website that will be fully integrated with Booker Tools so that guests will be able to view the property, choose, book and pay for it in just a few clicks.

Booker Tools saves time by automating processes that are performed manually. How much time did it save you? Did you use that time for other jobs?

Well, of course, the very concept of Channel Manager has revolutionized the industry. I hope that this integration of the website => Booker Tools will save me even more time.

What is within the BT system made exclusively for your business? How much has this improved your business?

BT has enabled me to speed up and improve presenting my properties on various booking channels. It simplified my business and saved much time.

How satisfied are you with Customer Support and our Sales department?

Customer support is good. They always contact me as soon as possible, either by mail or phone. We used to be in contact more often, but now I’m probably an “experienced” user, so I only call when needed.

Would you recommend BT to other Property Managers, and why would they use it?

Yes, and I am doing it because it helps me on a daily basis to improve my business performance.

Do you have any advice on how to improve BT?

It’s kind of an ongoing process, anything that can help small agencies is welcome. I have already mentioned on several occasions some things of a technical nature, with which the system can be improved. Most features are already in the implementation phase, and each new version brings some minor improvements. I think BT is on the right track.

If you are also Property Manager, these are the reasons why you should embrace the technology and how Booker Tools can assist you:

1) Optimize your business efficiency and give yourself a chance to scale

2) Showcase your brand by creating your website directly within Booker Tools

3) Boost the dynamics of sales of your properties with advanced sales tools called Revenue Manager, and manage prices and restrictions with automatization processes

Booker Tools 3 in 1 solution can help you successfully prepare for the next season.

If you would like to have a chat about using the technology to optimize and scale feel free to contact us www.booker-tools.com

Our new international partner from UK

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We had a lovely chat with our new international partner VillaMore from the United Kingdom. Adam Thompson, Commercial Director, and Ian Sheekey, CEO, recently visited Direct Booker in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The senior management team at VillaMore has over 50 years of experience in the Vacation Rental industry.

“VillaMore delivers first-class villa holidays, catering for the mid to high-end market. Currently, we have over 3000 properties live across Portugal, Spain, France, Cyprus, Greece, Croatia, and Malta, with new destinations being added all the time.

Offering a diverse range of villas to suit everyone’s requirements, they aim to become a one-stop shop for all destinations, focusing on families, groups of friends, and couples looking for a first-class villa experience.

This past year has been a challenging period for travel and vacation rentals due to the ongoing pandemic, with expectations of further difficult times ahead. VillaMore has implemented new safety measures across all of their villas to ensure the safety of all visiting guests and offered flexible booking if travel restrictions change.

“We would say our biggest success is establishing the brand in a very challenging climate and working with our suppliers and guests to ensure everyone receives the best outcome in this rapidly changing environment.”

VillaMore has used the past year to focus on streamlining the business, making the guests’ booking experience quicker and easier while maintaining a safe and secure booking environment. Part of this process was to change Channel Manager due to increasing villa numbers and automation across all processes.

“We have been using an alternative channel manager for a few years but realized as we increased our offering, the limited functions and unworkable speed limited our progress. Booker Tools has been great to work with, developing the system constantly, and we are excited about the huge potential of the system as we grow the business.

Booker Tools is a Vacation Rental Software developed by Direct Booker, a globally awarded Vacation Rental company. It was completely adjusted to the needs of agencies and is intended for anyone in the vacation rental industry looking for a technological solution.

“As VillaMore grows, the speed, flexibility, and automation of Booker Tools will be advantageous for our suppliers and guests. We aim to move the business towards 100% automation, including booking, payments, reports, and additional services.”

“The market is growing exponentially, and we see our business growing the same way.”

If you’re a Property Manager looking for a quality technological solution that will help you improve your business, try Booker Tools for free 15 days.

Why do you need Messaging API?

If you are unfamiliar with the Airbnb Messaging API, it allows you to respond to messages, queries, and guest requests through the Booker Tools system. And all this without the need to log in to the Airbnb platform. This way, you can save time because you don’t need to log in to your Airbnb profile every time. You have all your messages in one place.

Direct Booker, a World-Award Short-Term Rental Agency that manages over 7,800 units, has improved its business using the Airbnb Messaging API.

In addition to enabling faster and more efficient communication, faster search and review of reservations and conversations with guests, it also allows filtering by:

  • name of the apartment
  • reservation number
  • type of inquiry (reservation request, confirmed reservation, or offer)
  • query status (read, unread, sent, draft)
  • last modification

Thanks to this option, it is easier to manage many e-mails and find the one you are looking for faster.

Why message filtering is so important for Property Managers?

Filtering by day of check-in allows for a faster view and timely response to guests. When a large number of e-mails arrive, the e-mails must be prioritized according to the arrival date, as this eliminates the chance that the guest will not receive a response on time.

All in one place.

All notes regarding the facility, such as luggage, parking, check-in, are available in one place, within the platform. Access to all relevant information facilitates communication because you do not have to enter profiles on other platforms and look for the necessary information. Also, the messages are arranged in chronological order, which means that those messages that came last are at the very top.

Like Direct Booker, make a more advanced version of your business. We invite Property Managers who manage multiple accommodation units to contact us and try our Booker Tools software for free.