Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Bookit shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Bookit offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Bookit at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Bookit? Wrong! If the Bookit is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Bookit then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Bookit? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Bookit and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Bookit wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Bookit then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Bookit site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Bookit, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Bookit, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
{{Infobox Software | name = BOOKIT Reservations System |
screenshot= ]|
caption = Shopping cart based booking window for ferry services|
developer = Hogia Ferry Systems |
latest_release_version = 1.1 |
latest_release_date = new release every second month |
operating_system = [Microsoft Windows |
genre = Reservations system |
website =
http://bookit.hogia.fi Hogia Ferry Systems |
-->
BOOKIT is a reservations system for the ferry industry. It is provided by Hogia Ferry Systems, a part of the Hogia group. Hogia Ferry Systems have its premises and the whole
software development team in the
municipality of
Korsholm in Finland.
History
The first version of the BOOKIT system was originally developed in 1987 for the AW Line operation between
Mariehamn on the
Åland Islands in
Finland and Norrtälje in Sweden. This operation was a project by the Åland businessman Anders Wiklöf and was only sailing for one year. The next year Eckerö Linjen acquired the system and the saga started. Sjöström, P-H,
Hogia provides booking systems worldwide, "Finnish Maritime Index 04-05", 184-186, ISBN 91-974379-8-0
With some help from the travel technology giant Amadeus IT Group BOOKIT is today in use also by several customers in
North Africa and in the
Mediterranean Sea. Söderlund, A J,
Hogia Ferry Systems in North Africa, "Finnish Maritime Index 06-07", 212-213, ISBN 91-975200-0-4
BOOKIT is now also expanding on the important British market by signing contract with the Isle of Wight operator
Red Funnel.
Red Funnel goes for BOOKIT, "Cruise business Review 2/2007", 92, ISSN 1235-4678
Functionality
The reservations system has grown after that to cover all types of services that are offered together with ferry traffic as stated by Philip Dawson, a freelance writer in the ferry industry: "BOOKIT is a complete reservation system for transport and travel, allowing the user to combine passenger, vehicle and cargo reservations fro their ships with booking arrangements for onboard services, accommodations tourism and onward travel ashore, both at the point of origin and destination." Dawson, Philip,
Please be Seated: The airline seat's ascendency over the traditional ship's berth, "ShipPax GUIDE 04", 96-102, ISSN 0282-8898
BOOKIT is equipped with online reservations user interfaces both for
B2B and B2C access. The user interfaces are developed in Microsoft.NET technology and also includes functionality for embarkation control to follow the
ISPS (International Ship and Port Security) Code regulations. Couse, Charlotte,
Passengers and agents embrace the Internet, "Cruise & Ferry Info" September 2006 No. 9, 12-15, ISSN 1102-934X
As reported by the industry magazine Ferry Technology the application can also provide check in over the internet so that passengers can print their boarding cards at home.
Online check-in introduced by Hurtigruten, "Ferry Technology" June 2006, 46, ISSN 1746-1111
Current customers
There are at the moment 27 customers using the BOOKIT system for ferry reservation. Many of the companies operate in the Baltic Sea cruiseferries market. Among others the below companies Hogia Ferry Systems web site, References:
External links
- Hogia Ferry Systems
- the Hogia Group
References
{{Infobox Software | name = BOOKIT Reservations System |
screenshot= ]|
caption = Shopping cart based booking window for ferry services|
developer = Hogia Ferry Systems |
latest_release_version = 1.1 |
latest_release_date = new release every second month |
operating_system = [Microsoft Windows |
genre = Reservations system |
website =
http://bookit.hogia.fi Hogia Ferry Systems |
-->
BOOKIT is a reservations system for the ferry industry. It is provided by Hogia Ferry Systems, a part of the
Hogia group. Hogia Ferry Systems have its premises and the whole software development team in the
municipality of Korsholm in Finland.
History
The first version of the BOOKIT system was originally developed in 1987 for the AW Line operation between Mariehamn on the
Åland Islands in Finland and Norrtälje in Sweden. This operation was a project by the
Åland businessman
Anders Wiklöf and was only sailing for one year. The next year Eckerö Linjen acquired the system and the saga started. Sjöström, P-H,
Hogia provides booking systems worldwide, "Finnish Maritime Index 04-05", 184-186, ISBN 91-974379-8-0
With some help from the travel technology giant
Amadeus IT Group BOOKIT is today in use also by several customers in
North Africa and in the
Mediterranean Sea. Söderlund, A J,
Hogia Ferry Systems in North Africa, "Finnish Maritime Index 06-07", 212-213, ISBN 91-975200-0-4
BOOKIT is now also expanding on the important British market by signing contract with the
Isle of Wight operator
Red Funnel.
Red Funnel goes for BOOKIT, "Cruise business Review 2/2007", 92, ISSN 1235-4678
Functionality
The reservations system has grown after that to cover all types of services that are offered together with ferry traffic as stated by Philip Dawson, a freelance writer in the ferry industry: "BOOKIT is a complete reservation system for transport and travel, allowing the user to combine passenger, vehicle and cargo reservations fro their ships with booking arrangements for onboard services, accommodations tourism and onward travel ashore, both at the point of origin and destination." Dawson, Philip,
Please be Seated: The airline seat's ascendency over the traditional ship's berth, "ShipPax GUIDE 04", 96-102, ISSN 0282-8898
BOOKIT is equipped with online reservations user interfaces both for B2B and
B2C access. The user interfaces are developed in
Microsoft.NET technology and also includes functionality for embarkation control to follow the ISPS (International Ship and Port Security) Code regulations. Couse, Charlotte,
Passengers and agents embrace the Internet, "Cruise & Ferry Info" September 2006 No. 9, 12-15, ISSN 1102-934X
As reported by the industry magazine Ferry Technology the application can also provide check in over the internet so that passengers can print their boarding cards at home.
Online check-in introduced by Hurtigruten, "Ferry Technology" June 2006, 46, ISSN 1746-1111
Current customers
There are at the moment 27 customers using the BOOKIT system for ferry reservation. Many of the companies operate in the
Baltic Sea cruiseferries market. Among others the below companies Hogia Ferry Systems web site, References:
External links
- Hogia Ferry Systems
- the Hogia Group
References
