📌 This article answers the following questions:
- How do I create an activity option (hiking, bike hire, classes, etc.) in elloha?
- How do I set up time slots and capacity for an activity?
- How do I set age or ability restrictions for an activity?
- How do I link an activity option to one or more accommodation listings?
Why is this important?
Today’s travellers are looking for personalised and streamlined experiences. Offering activities directly at the time of booking has three major advantages:
Differentiation: You stand out from standard listings by offering a ‘themed’ holiday.
Additional revenue: Each option selected increases the total value of the booking without any extra marketing effort.
Customer satisfaction: You make it easier for your customers to organise their stay by centralising their needs.
The 3 types of activities to prioritise
📌 Good to know: You can also read the article ‘Boost your revenue by creating options for your customers’ to discover the full process for creating an option.
The elloha interface allows you to categorise your offers so they’re easy for your future customers to understand. Here’s how to make the most of the most popular types:
1. Sport
This sub-type is ideal for showcasing your natural surroundings or your facilities.
You can set a price per item (for equipment)
or per person (for an introductory session, for example).
To offer children’s prices, you must first enable this option under ‘My Business / My Accommodation’, then in the ‘General’ tab. Indicate that you offer children’s rates and specify the age at which these rates apply.
Examples: Electric mountain bike hire, snowshoe hire, or a stand-up paddleboarding session on the nearby lake.
Sales: Only available as open bookings on dates chosen by the customer.
2. Cultural
Share your region’s hidden gems and promote local tourism.
You can set a price per unit,
or per person.
Examples: A pass for the city’s museums, a private guided tour of a historic monument, or a tasting workshop featuring local produce.
These options are set up to be freely bookable. The customer chooses whether to add them for a specific day or for several days during their stay.
3. Health and Wellbeing
The ultimate selling point for attracting customers seeking relaxation.
You can set a price per item,
or per person.
Examples: In-room relaxation massage, private access to the spa for an hour, or a sunrise yoga class.
As with other activities, there’s no obligation to book for the entire duration of the stay, offering your guests complete flexibility.
⚠️ Please note: If an activity requires a specific time slot to be booked (such as a massage), state this clearly in the confirmation so that the guest contacts you promptly.
Plan your options by time slots
Activity-type options allow you to link specific times to your services.
Setting times: offer specific time slots to your customers (e.g. session at 09:00, session at 14:00).
Capacity management: manage your availability and customer intake for each defined time slot.
Simplified selection: your customers select the time that suits them directly when making their booking.
To help you configure your options, here is an overview of all the services available in elloha, along with their pricing models and booking rules.
Key points
Total flexibility: ‘Activity’ options are never imposed for the entire duration of the stay; the customer remains in control of their own schedule.
Customised pricing: Depending on the activity, choose between a fixed price per unit or a price per adult/child for greater precision.
Visibility: These options appear directly in your booking engine immediately after the guest has chosen their room, at the moment when they are most likely to complete their booking.