eviivo, creators of market leading online bookings systems used by more than 5,300 small independent B&Bs and hotels, have announced the launch of eviivo 2.0. Leading providers of software solutions for the past decade, eviivo has packed 2.0 with a broad range of innovative features behind an interface that is simple to use, providing property owners with a system that helps to increase revenues and save valuable time.
The B&B industry remains 25 per cent larger than the ‘budget hotel’ sector, accounting for more than a third of the entire UK hotel sector, with £2.4 billion in revenues per annum. With the emergence of a “shared economy” the market is changing and this certainly presents B&Bs with new challenges. But it also presents a massive opportunity for growth provided that the sector is able to secure a fair and equitable regulatory framework, and embrace technology and digital marketing more wholeheartedly.
eviivo CEO Michele Fitzpatrick stated, “Because we work exclusively with small independent B&B’s and guesthouses we really understand the pressures that many of our customers face. We have spent two years designing and developing eviivo 2.0 to ensure that they have the tools they need to make the most of the online world without any of the hassles. We have recently been described as an invisible member of staff who allows property owners to operate in the online world without having to be glued to their computer – eviivo 2.0 takes this to the next level.”
eviivo manages all the administration involved with working with all major online travel sites and over a hundred regional and association sites they connect users to. This means their customers can maximise bookings without having to worry about separate contracts, invoices, and payment cycles or chasing booking enquiries and therefore tend more to the needs of their guests.
eviivo CTO Eric White commented, “Our new system takes care of the gruelling back of house tasks that otherwise take up valuable time so that the user can regain control and drive the most efficient booking channels and pricing strategy. These two elements then trickle down to make every aspect of running a B&B, guesthouse or small hotel that much more enjoyable.”
