Hotel & Tourism Software6 min read
Aurora Blog · Page 5 / 9
Blog posts — page 5
All of our articles on technology, software, e-commerce and digital marketing.
Blog
All posts · page 5
Hotel & Tourism Software6 min read
Hotel and Tourism Software7 min readGoogle Hotel Ads: Your Hotel’s Price on Google
We explain step by step the price feed needed to show prices directly in Google’s hotel searches, the free booking links and the paid ad options.Read the post
Hotel & Tourism Software6 min readBoutique Hotel Marketing: Fill Rooms on a Small Budget
We explain step by step how a small hotel can raise occupancy without entering a budget race with big chains, using storytelling, photos, Instagram and targeted ads.Read the article
Hotel & Tourism Software6 min readHotel Review Management: Guest Reviews
A practical routine for collecting guest reviews, answering each one in the right tone, and turning a negative review into an opportunity to build trust, with sample replies.Read the post
Hotel & Tourism Software6 min readHousekeeping Software: Tracking Room Cleaning
We explain how real-time room status updates from tablets and phones speed up housekeeping and end the phone traffic between reception and the housekeeping team.Read the article
Hotel & Tourism Software6 min readCloud PMS or On-Premise Hotel Software?
We put web-based cloud hotel software side by side with a PMS running on a server installed at the property, comparing access, backup, security, cost and maintenance, and explain which one suits which type of property.Read the article
Hotel & Tourism Software6 min readVilla Rental Booking System
For villa and apartment rentals, we explain how to bring the availability calendar, deposits, Airbnb calendar sync and the cleaning schedule between guest stays together in a single system.Read the article
Restaurant Systems6 min readWhat Is a QR Menu? Benefits for Restaurants
We explain how a QR code menu works, how it differs from a PDF menu, and what it brings to restaurants, cafes and hotels, from printing costs to price updates.Read the article
Restaurant Systems6 min readHow to Make a QR Code Menu: Step by Step
From preparing the menu content to adding photos, categories, translations and table codes, we take you through the steps of taking a QR code menu live, in order.Read the article
Restaurant Systems6 min readWhat Affects QR Menu Prices?
We explain how the number of languages, ordering features, design, content preparation, integrations and support scope affect QR menu pricing, and what to look at when comparing quotes.Read the article
Restaurant Systems6 min readRestaurant POS Software: Buyer's Guide
We explain how restaurant POS software that tracks tables, orders and bills works, which features actually pay off, and what to ask when choosing.Read the post
Restaurant Systems6 min readWhat Is a Restaurant POS System?
We explain in plain language the difference between POS hardware and software, how restaurants take payments, and what to look for when choosing a POS system.Read the post
Restaurant Systems6 min readHow Does a Table Ordering System Work?
We walk through the table ordering flow step by step, from the guest scanning the QR code at the table and placing an order to the order reaching the kitchen and service.Read the article
Restaurant Systems6 min readWhat Is a Waiter Calling System?
We compare table call buttons and QR-based waiter calling solutions in terms of service speed, ease of installation and cost factors.Read the article
Restaurant Systems6 min readWhat Is a Kitchen Display System (KDS)?
We explain how the kitchen display that replaces paper tickets changes order sequence, preparation time and communication between the kitchen and the floor.Read the post
Restaurant Systems6 min readRestaurant Marketing: 15 Ideas That Bring Customers
From a map listing to a loyalty campaign, we list 15 practical marketing ideas, workable on any budget, that bring a restaurant new and repeat customers.Read the article
Restaurant Systems6 min readGoogle Business Profile Guide for Restaurants
We explain step by step how a restaurant can stand out on Google Maps with the right category, strong photos, an up-to-date menu and regular review management.Read the article
Restaurant Systems6 min readHow to Manage a Restaurant's Instagram Account
We give you a practical roadmap, from profile setup to a weekly content plan, for growing a restaurant's Instagram account with menu, kitchen and guest content.Read the article
Restaurant Systems6 min readHow to Photograph Food for Your Menu
We show you, step by step, how to shoot appetizing food photos for your menu with the right light, plating and angle, from shooting on a phone to editing and uploading to the menu.Read the article
Restaurant Systems6 min readMenu Design: The Psychology That Boosts Sales
We explain how menu engineering, price formatting, category order and visual layout bring profitable items to the front and make it easier for guests to decide.Read the article
Restaurant Systems6 min readWhat Should a Restaurant Website Look Like?
We explain how a restaurant website should be structured, with a menu, location, reservations and photo gallery, so it loads fast on a phone, gets found in search and brings guests to the table.Read the article
Restaurant Systems6 min readOnline Ordering System for Restaurants
As an alternative to food delivery platform commissions, we explain how a restaurant can set up its own takeout and delivery ordering channel, covering menu, payment, delivery and promotion.Read the article
Restaurant Systems6 min readOpening a Cafe: A Digital Readiness Checklist
We list, in order, the menu, payment, map and social media setup a new cafe needs in place before it opens its doors.Read the article
Restaurant Systems6 min read