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For customers, spending hard-earned cash for a night out is something that should always feel special. That's where experiences come in. Restaurant events can be an excellent opportunity to showcase your space, menu, and hospitality. Bonus: Boost revenue while you're at it! Our latest guide covers the essential checklist for restaurant events and tips that will take you from planning events to perfecting them. Read more - https://bit.ly/3FTpehh

Fact: More than half of all restaurants in Australia using an online booking system is on Now Book It. In Restaurant & Catering Australia's 2024 Industry Benchmark Report, over 63% of respondents indicated that they use an online booking platform, with Now Book It being the most popular service. The real question is—why isn't your venue? It's not too late to catch up to your competitors with the top rated reservation system. Learn how Now Book It can transform your booking operations today: https://hubs.li/Q03f2GrZ0

The 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand GastroPub Awards were on last night and we were stoked to see our #NowBookIt venues cleaning up! Celebrate the most loved watering holes in the country and take a tip from these winning venues—let your guests book with the best today. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q03dCb0t0

“We will continue to do this (hospitality) for many years to come and it always comes down to welcoming people. We want guests to feel they can make our venues a frequent and important part of their life.” The Meraki Group owners Nick Waldon-Howe and Tara Senam share their ethos for running one of the most successful multi-venue groups in this region, and the success they've seen at their latest, Little Miss Mezza. Prioritising customers is the name of the game, but what keeps the team on the right track is relying on great systems to do it for them. “Working with Now Book It has been fantastic for Little Miss Mezza.” Read more about how Little Miss Mezza and the Meraki Group deliver excellent experiences: https://hubs.li/Q03dBVJ10

What if you could make every guest feel like a VIP? Hospitality people know better than anyone that the little moments matter, and with the right moves, you can create experiences that keep people coming back. That’s where restaurant data analytics comes in. Our latest blog covers how venues big or small can leverage data to personalise service and grow revenue. Learn more - https://hubs.li/Q03dqZ9j0

💡The experiential dining trend speaks for itself. Unique dining experiences can boost check averages by 30% compared to regular bookings. Even better, they build real loyalty—restaurants that offer them see 80% more repeat visits, and 90% of people who book an experience come back for another. (Source: Nation's Restaurant News) By letting diners book these special experiences ahead of time, you create buzz and give them something unique to look forward to. You'll want to make sure these events are easy to find and book - ✔️On your website ✔️Social media platforms ✔️Streamlined booking widget This all sounds like a lot, but with Now Book It, you do it all in one place. Start now and watch the excitement (plus reservations) grow. Learn more 👇

🍕 The Italian pizza guide 50 Top Pizza has just unveiled its piping hot list for 2025 in Asia Pacific, and we’re proud to celebrate four of our Now Book It venues that made the cut. Dig into the full list - https://hubs.li/Q03cS7Q_0

“We use Sadie for everything. Not only does she take bookings, she answers all questions about promotions, access information, gigs and all the other things people call for that take our staff off the floor.” — Karl Schlothauer, CEO, House of Pocket With three bustling restaurant and cocktail bars, giving enough love to everything that goes into a successful venue was one of the biggest challenges for the House of Pocket Group. That is, until they added Now Book It's AI assistant to their team roster. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q03cFftf0

Today’s diners are driving change faster than ever. They’re not just looking for a place to eat—they want seamless service, a strong digital presence, and an experience that feels worth their time and money. Our latest blog dives into what modern diners are hungry for, and how you can meet (and exceed) their expectations - https://bit.ly/4bNc698 #hospitality #diners #restaurantindustry

Hospo tech is transforming the way people order food, and if you’re not making the most of it, you’re probably leaving money on the table. Here are three ways to modernise your menu - 🍽️ Mobile ordering and pre-orders: Digital menus cut printing costs, allow instant updates, and let people order at their own pace. Don't forget the options for pre-orders, which puts less pressure on your staff and helps customers feel confident they can get their favourite dishes when they dine in. 🍽️ Smart order suggestions: You know when a great server suggests a side that perfectly complements your main? Your Now Book It reservation system can do the same thing. These little nudges at the point of booking can boost sales without feeling pushy. 🍽️ AI powered enquiries: If you haven’t looked into automation for menu enquiries, now’s the time. Now Book It AI can memorise your menu and get prepped to answer any questions guests may have. With Now Book It, you can bring bookings, marketing, events, payments, plus a 24/7 AI assistant into one seamless workflow. No more jumping between platforms or dealing with clunky systems—just a smoother, smarter way to run your venue. Learn more 👇