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New filtering options in Booking Engine – faster and more precise offer search
Faster and more convenient accommodation filtering for your guests: Finding the perfect accommodation can be challenging, especially when there are dozens of different properties available. That’s why we have introduced a new filtering module in Booking Engine, allowing for more precise searches and better matching of results to the individual needs of bookers. With this update, the booking process becomes more intuitive, helping customers find their ideal stay more quickly.
What changes have we made?
Until now, our Booking Engine allowed filtering offers based on price ranges. However, we understand that bookers’ needs are much more complex. That’s why we created a dedicated Filtering module, which enables the use of predefined categories as well as adding custom filters tailored to the specifics of a given property or apartments portfolio.
How to configure filtering?
The new module can be found under Booking Engine > Filtering in Booking Engine.
New filtering options include ready-to-use filter categories as well as custom ones:
- Price range – automatically calculated ranges based on current prices or manually set rsnges tailored to the property's sales strategy
- Amenities – selection of available amenities, with an option to highlight chosen ones
- Room and bed configuration– selection of the number of bedrooms and beds according to accommodation settings
- Area size – predefined size ranges for accommodations, adjusted to the settings entered in the panel
- Property type – automatic matching of accommodation types (e.g., apartments, houses, rooms)
- Custom filters – ability to create unique categories tailored to the specifics of the offer and guest preferences
Who is this solution for?
The new filtering module is particularly useful for short-term rental operators with extensive portfolios, apartment and vacation rental managers, and large accommodation properties with a variety of standards, locations, or configurations. The larger and more diverse the offer, the more important it is to provide bookers with convenient tools for searching through it.
How does filtering improve the booking process?
New filtering options allow guests to find an offer that perfectly matches their needs more quickly. Example use cases to consider when configuring custom filtering options:
- Best locations – displaying apartments closest to the beach or city center
- Pet-friendly properties – filtering offers suitable for travelers with pets
- Remote work options – selecting accommodations with suitable amenities for remote workers
- Group reservations – filtering based on the number of beds and room configuration
- Family-friendly stays – quickly finding apartments with separate bedrooms or offers with child-friendly attractions
- Parking availability – checking whether a property has parking and its specific features
- Exclusive offers – creating unique categories such as luxury apartments or unique locations'
Less is more – prioritize booking convenience
Introducing advanced filtering is a step toward a better user experience, but it’s important to remember that too many options can overwhelm bookers. Therefore, we recommend focusing on key search scenarios that have a real impact on customer decisions.
The new filtering options in Booking Engine provide greater flexibility for property managers and a better booking experience for guests. Take advantage of the customization options and offer your customers an even more intuitive accommodation search.
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