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Why pay for reservation software during the months when your business is closed? For seasonal businesses, that’s a logical question. Erik Kroon explains why a model where you only pay when you make a sale may be a better fit for recreational businesses with distinct peak and off-peak periods.

AI chat becomes truly powerful when it goes beyond simply answering questions. Thanks to its integration with LeisureKing, the chat can view real-time availability, suggest suitable time slots, and guide guests through the booking process. This allows frequently asked questions to be handled automatically, giving staff more time for personal interaction with guests.

Self-service in day recreation isn’t just about saving time. By automating routine tasks such as check-in and payment, it actually creates more opportunities for personal interaction with guests. In this article, you’ll learn how check-in kiosks contribute to smoother operations, increased revenue, and a better visitor experience.

LeisureKing is officially certified to the international OCTO standard. This ensures that inventory, availability, and bookings are reliably exchanged with international sales platforms. Through its partnership with Prioticket, LeisureKing’s inventory can be integrated with platforms such as GetYourGuide, Viator, Tiqets, Expedia, and Klook, while everything is managed centrally in a single system.

QR codes make the customer journey in the leisure sector faster, smarter, and more guest-friendly. From online booking and payment to on-site check-in and booking additional activities: everything runs through a single integrated system. This helps you avoid lines, reduce manual work, and gain better insight into foot traffic, additional bookings, and guest behavior. With LeisureKing, you combine software and hardware—such as scanners, receipt printers, and check-in kiosks—into a single, streamlined solution.

Guests without cash, full safes, and unnecessary hassle on busy days. There’s a smarter way. Here’s how to make collecting deposits just as digital as the rest of your business.

The world of payments is about to undergo a major change. iDEAL, which has been the standard in the Netherlands for years, is making way for Wero: the new European payment system. By the end of 2027, Wero will be the new norm. Sounds like a hassle? Don't worry: as a LeisureKing customer, you don't have to do anything. Together with our payment partner Pay., we will ensure that the transition goes smoothly. That way, you'll be ready not only for today, but also for tomorrow, without any headaches.

Want to book more German guests? Read 5 practical tips on language, payments and reviews and get your LeisureKing offer ready for the German market.

Leisure entrepreneur Erik Kroon has been running successful outings in the Veluwe region for nearly 30 years. In this blog, he shares how he said goodbye to Excel, endless emails and unnecessary staff costs with LeisureKing.

No-shows or fewer attendees than agreed upon can disrupt your schedule and revenue. Fortunately, there are effective ways to prevent this from happening. Here are eight practical tips to better protect your business from unexpected cancellations.