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How to Set Up a Booking Engine for Your Furnished Apartment

Today, most travellers expect to book accommodation online, quickly, easily, and securely. Whether you're managing a single unit or multiple properties, having a booking engine simplifies your operations and increases your chances of securing reservations around the clock. 

Reserveport Booking Engine? 

The Reserveport booking engine is an online tool that allows guests to check availability, select dates, make reservations, and pay directly from your website or shared link. It acts as your direct sales channel, bypassing the commissions charged by listing platforms like Airbnb or Booking.com. 

Why You Need One 

Here are a few reasons to add Reserveport booking engine to your furnished apartment: 

• Instant Bookings: Guests can reserve instantly without calling or emailing. 

• Direct Payments: Get paid directly through integrated payment platforms. 

• Calendar Sync: Manage availability and avoid double bookings. 

• Better Guest Experience: Offer a smooth, professional booking journey. 

• Full Control: Set your rates, policies, and rules without platform restrictions. 

If you’re serious about increasing occupancy and reducing manual work, a booking engine is a must-have. 

Step-by-Step: Setting Up Reserveport Booking Engine

1. Create a Pesapal Merchant Account: 

• Visit www.pesapal.com 
• Click "Sign Up" and complete the form. 
• Verify your email. 

2. Create Your Property Details: 

• Go to the Reserveport  Homepage and click "Get Started". 
• Enter your property information and upload images. 
• This is a self-onboarding link. 

3. Confirm Details: 

• Review and confirm all Property entered details. 
• Make any necessary edits. 

4. Finish Setup: 

• Save and continue. 
• Account Submitted for Approval: 
• Submit your account for approval. 

5. Await confirmation email. 

• Further Communication from Reserveport: 
• Receive an email confirming submission. 

With your setup complete, you now have a booking engine ready to go. Your furnished apartment is now live and bookable in real time. You’ve just completed a process that used to take days in minutes. 

 

Tips for Success 

To make the most of your new booking engine, here are a few quick tips: 

• Keep Your Calendar Updated: Block off dates that are unavailable to avoid confusion or overbooking. 
• Offer Promotions or Discounts: Encourage bookings by offering launch discounts or free Wi-Fi deals for early guests. 
• Optimize for Mobile: Most people book via phone. Make sure your photos and booking link look good on mobile devices. 
• Respond Quickly: Even though guests can book instantly, some may still message you with questions. Be responsive and friendly. 
• Collect Reviews: After a guest’s stay, politely ask for a review. Positive feedback builds credibility and encourages more bookings. 

With Reserveport booking engine, you get to automate the booking process, collect payments faster, and offer guests a seamless experience. 

Whether you're new to short-term rentals or already hosting, adding a booking engine is a small step with big rewards. Give it a try and watch your bookings grow!