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Hotel & Tourism Consulting
26. Juli
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Why Smoobu is the Secret Weapon for Small Tourism Businesses

The Gîte Owner’s Nightmare: Double Bookings, OTA Commissions & Admin Overload

Picture this: Your charming Provençal cottage gets booked simultaneously on Airbnb and your website. Chaos! For small tourism operators – gîtes, B&Bs, and vacation rentals – managing channels, guest communication, and payments can swallow precious time and profits. Enter Smoobu (www.smoobu.com): an all-in-one, cost-efficient booking system designed specifically for micro-hospitality businesses.

Good news: Our team at Hotel & Tourism Consulting offers affordable onboarding support to get you live in days, not weeks!

Why Smoobu is a Game-Changer for Small Operators

1. Automatic Multi-Channel Sync

Real-time calendar unification across Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, Vrbo, and 30+ sites.
Zero double bookings – even during peak season.
Time saved: 10+ hours/week on admin.

2. Commission-Free Direct Bookings

Built-in website builder with mobile-friendly booking engine.
Slash OTA commissions (15-25% per booking!) – keep more revenue.
Example: Save €1,500/year on just 100 direct bookings (€100/night average).

3. Automated Guest Journeys

Personalized auto-messages (pre-arrival, check-in, feedback).
Digital guidebooks – share WiFi codes, local tips, and house rules instantly.
Self check-in tools – key lockboxes, access codes.

4. Mobile-First Simplicity

Manage bookings, messages, and pricing on-the-go via iOS/Android app.
No technical skills needed – intuitive drag-and-drop interface.

Smoobu Pricing: Built for Small Budgets

Plan	Cost (1 Property)	Key Features
Professional Flex	€26.10/month	0.9% booking fee
Professional	€31.50/month	0% commission, free website
Teams Pro+	€49.50/month	Multi-property support
(14-day free trial – no credit card required!)

Why Choose Hotel & Tourism Consulting for Your Smoobu Setup?

Don’t navigate setup alone! Our experts handle:

Channel Integration - Connect all your OTAs in 48 hours.
Website Optimization - Create a guest-converting direct booking site.
Automation Training - Master message templates & payment workflows.
Pricing Strategy Dynamic rate tips for peak/off-season.

Special Offer: Mention "GÎTE25" for 25% off onboarding support!

Real Results from French Gîte Owners

“Smoobu cut our admin time by 70%. With Hotel & Tourism Consulting’s help, we launched in 3 days – now 40% of bookings come commission-free!"– Sophie & Marc, Gîtes des Alpilles (Provence)

"No more panicking about double bookings! The mobile app lets me manage everything from the garden."– Luc, La Maison Bretonne (Brittany)

The Verdict: Perfect for Small-Scale Hospitality

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