We are pleased to announce a new partnership with ChargeAutomation!
Who is Charge Automation?
We are a Canadian based technology provider & leader in facilitating smooth collection of security deposit & FREE online check-in tool to collect Guest ID, Email, selfie, custom questions, e-signed terms & conditions and digital guidebook.
What does Charge Automation offer?
Our main products are:Â
- Online Check-in (collect documents, e-signature, upsell, payment)
- Smart Payment Collection (auto collect deposit, balance, cancelation fee)
- Upsell (offer upgrade, package, service & tours)
- Security Deposit (automatic pre-auth of damage deposit)
- Guest Portal (customized web portal & guidebook)
- Chargeback Protection (Avoid fraud related chargebacks)
How does it work?
- When a new reservation is received, a link is sent to the guest to complete their pre-check-in. The guest will be able to complete all requirements in one flow.
How do I get ChargeAutomation and what is the cost?
The online check-in tools are completely FREE to use. Charges are only applicable for the payments and authorizations features.
ChargeAutomaion’s standard price to Charge/Authorize a card is 0.15% of the transaction amount (e.g. 15 cents of $100 total) + $0.25 cents gateway fee.
ChargeAutomation will bill you at the end of the month based on your usage. There are no terms or minimum commitments, just pay as you go.
To take advantage of this integration, you will need to create a ChargeAutomation account and follow the steps in the set up guide here.
Welcome to Tokeet’s Podcast — your trusted source for insights, trends, and strategies shaping the vacation rental industry. Each episode features expert interviews, data-driven analysis, and practical tips to help property managers grow their businesses, improve guest experiences, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. Whether you’re new to short-term rentals or managing a large portfolio, tune in to stay informed and inspired.
Booking.com ranks listings by performance, not advertising spend.
In this episode, we break down the four specific things that actually move your ranking: calendar accuracy, listing completeness, pricing, and response speed. Each one is something you already control, without a bigger budget or a full listing rebuild.
We pull directly from Booking.com’s own partner guidance to explain what each factor means in practice. Along the way, we cover why manual, single-channel management gets harder to sustain as you add more listings or channels. By the end, you’ll know exactly which of the four to check first.
Key Takeaways:
✅ Booking.com ranking is performance-based, not ad-spend-based
✅ An accurate, synced calendar directly affects visibility and prevents double-bookings
✅ Complete, correctly classified listings surface in more guest search filters
✅ Competitive pricing and fast guest responses both factor into ranking and long-term review scores
✅ None of these require a bigger budget — just consistent execution across every channel
Related Links:
Company: https://www.tokeet.com/Blogs: https://www.tokeet.com/blog/Blog: How to Get More Bookings on Booking.com 👉 https://blog.tokeet.com/get-more-bookings-on-booking-com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit podcast.tokeet.com
