=== GuestFront Booking system Plugin V1.0.2.0 === Contributors: GuestFront Plugin Name: GuestFront Booking System Plugin Donate link: http://www.guestfront.com/ Tags: online booking engine, Booking calendar, booking engine, booking software, booking plugin, booking system, bookings, reservation system, reservation calendar, reservation software, availability calendar, Reservation, room bookings, plugin, Rental, reservation plugin, reservation system, guestfront, GuestFront Booking Calendar, hotels, self-catering, bed and breakfast, vacation rental, campgrounds, hostels Author URI: http://www.guestfront.com/ Author: GuestFront Tested up to: 4.9.7 Stable tag: trunk Version: 1.0.2.0 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html A simple and effective booking calendar for your wordpress website. == Description == GuestFront is a fully responsive online booking system that you can plug in to any Wordpress Page or Post. It is a fully responsive cloud-based booking system, which means it will render appropriately on any mobile or handheld device for your website user. It is easy to set up and use. GuestFront allows you to take booking reservations while you sleep. It is an ideal plugin for hotels, bed and breakfasts, guesthouses and self-catering accommodation. Fees: In return for the service provided by GuestFront, a 2euro booking fee is debited from the guests card at the point of sale. The full cost of the item is payable to your business upon your guests arrival or departure. Hence the use of this plugin for your business doesn't cost you anything. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9_BbR7Wf0o] **GuestFront Booking System Features** * Automatic reservation notification emails * Automatic customer reservation confirmation emails * Real time inventory management - your inventory is decreased upon reservation * Take reservations for walk-ins/phone/email inquiries using the GuestFront back office * Printable and downloadable sales reports * Booking component can be embedded directly on a webpage * Secure customer deposit processing system * No need to have a payment gateway, credit card processing or PayPal * Offer additional services or add ons using custom fields * Booking component can be embedded directly on a webpage * Booking component can also be integrated onto a Facebook page to enable you to receive bookings directly via this social media channel. For a complete listing of features see [Complete List of GuestFront Features](http://www.guestfront.com) Try It: To configure and use the system for your own bookings, you will need to create and setup a GuestFront account. To create your FREE account go to http://guestfront.com/sign-up If you have any questions or need some help, please feel free to ask. Questions to GuestFront.com - [Contact GuestFront.com](http://guestfront.com/support) == Installation == Installing the GuestFront Booking System plugin is easy. 1. Install the plugin either via Plugins from Wordpress or to your `/wp-content/plugins/` directory 2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress 3. Look for the GuestFront Booking System plugin on your admin menu and follow the easy steps. All inventory, availability, rates, etc. are configured in the GuestFront Back office. Check our online help [here](http://guestfront.com/help-library) == Frequently Asked Questions == = Do I need to have a server installed or install new software? = No, our services are completely hosted and managed by us. All you need is a browser and an Internet connection. = Where can I find information and help for the setup? = We have an extensive online help and we are constantly updating it to provide you the best information. Check our online help [here](http://guestfront.com/help-library) = I also take reservations in my office, how do I ensure that I don't get overbooked? = You can use GuestFront to control your inventory. If you take a booking over the phone, simply log into your GuestFront account and record the booking from the administration system. = I need one day notice when reservations are made on the Internet reservation system, is that possible? = Yes, you can configure a minimum/maximum time in advance that a reservation will be accepted. = Am I taking credit card information through my website? = On the face of it, it looks like you are, however, technically you are not. In the background this is being handled by a 3rd party service (stripe) so you don't have to worry about encryption or secure transfer of data. = Is GuestFront GDPR compliant? = Yes. Firstly there is no email marketing functionality within the GuestFront booking system so therefore no opt-in / opt-out question is required for the customer. Secondly, all guest data older than 90 days is purged from your database automatically so we don't retain customer data unnecessarily. = Is my customers card data processed securely while making a booking? = GuestFront uses a 3rd party payments gateway called Stripe. Anyone involved with the processing, transmission, or storage of card data must comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). Stripe has been audited by an independent PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) and is certified as a PCI Level 1 Service Provider. This is the most stringent level of certification available in the payments industry. = If there is an issue or I have questions, do you provide support? = Our highest priority is to provide you with a safe, secure and reliable booking system and we are here when you need us. Your GuestFront account includes free email ticket support and access to all online resources. == Screenshots == 1. Example of an embedded GuestFront search calendar 2. Example of the search results screen 3. Back Office - Easy to use and understand dashboard and navigation == Upgrade Notice == For changes, see changelog. == Changelog == v 1.0.2.0 * remove commission based model from payments process from 5% to 0% * reduce booking fee from 2.50 to 2.00 * update text info on GDPR and PCI-DSS compliance == Other notes == Industries Here are a list of just some supported industries: *Apartment Rental *Bed and Breakfast(B&B) Reservations *Camp Site Reservation *Guest House Reservations *Hotel Reservations *Resorts *Self Catering Reservations