More bookings during the watersports season with the Gift Voucher module from i-Reserve

What is a Gift Voucher within i-Reserve?

A gift voucher is more than just a payment method. It is a flexible value that can be used as a gift, discount, or credit for your services. In the i-Reserve online reservation system, this process is entirely digital and customisable down to the finest detail.

Gift vouchers can, for example, be purchased by your customers to give as a present. Think of a fun canoe or kayak trip to surprise someone with. But the possibilities are broader than that. As a hire company, you can also offer discounts through special promotions, or distribute promotional vouchers to loyal customers as a reward. They even work as credit vouchers. Suppose a customer pays in advance but needs to cancel. With a gift voucher, the value is retained whilst your administration stays neat and tidy.

But how does this work within our reservation system? In i-Reserve, creating a gift voucher always starts with setting up a gift voucher type. This determines the basics, such as the validity period and any fixed discounts. Once this type has been configured, i-Reserve automatically generates unique codes that customers can use when making reservations. It really is that simple!

A unique experience as a gift for family or friends

Would you like to let your customers give something truly special? Think of a day out on the water in a canoe, kayak, or boat. With the Gift Voucher module, you give them exactly that opportunity. Here is how it works. Your customer purchases a gift voucher online through the i-Reserve reservation system, sets the value, and pays. Within a few minutes, they receive a unique, digitally processed code. No paperwork, no waiting time. The recipient can then make a reservation using the voucher.

In this way, a typical gift is transformed into a unique experience. At the same time, you immediately attract potential new customers—the recipients of the voucher. A double benefit.

Effortless digital processing

The strength of the Gift Voucher module lies in its simplicity. The entire process is digital—from creating the voucher to redeeming it. Everything is tracked clearly, so you waste no time on manual administration. Unique codes are generated automatically and are straightforward to manage.

Would you like to link vouchers to individual customers? No problem. These vouchers can then be sent directly via an email template and are ready to use straight away. You can also see at any time which vouchers have already been redeemed and which are still outstanding.

For reservations, it is even possible to use multiple gift voucher codes simultaneously. Everything is calculated and processed swiftly without the risk of error-prone manual entry. This accuracy saves both time and stress.

Growing revenue and more returning customers

But what makes gift vouchers truly useful for your business? The fact that they build customer loyalty. Someone who receives a gift voucher often does not come alone. Think of groups of friends or families. That means extra bookings and new faces in your customer base.

This system also indirectly promotes your business. Recipients discover your services and frequently return at a later date. In short, your revenue rises not only through voucher sales, but through all the customers who start using your services thanks to the voucher.

How do you get started with gift vouchers from i-Reserve?

Are you convinced, or do you already have our gift voucher module? Follow these simple steps to get started right away:

1. Configure a Gift Voucher type: Set the basic options such as validity period and value.
2. Create the Gift Voucher: Choose a number of unique codes and decide whether the voucher is reusable.
3. Test first: Try out one voucher before generating a large batch.
4. Use smart integrations: Combine the vouchers with marketing campaigns or send them easily to customers via email.
5. Monitor everything: Check usage via the dashboard and keep track of redeemed and outstanding vouchers.

Start using the Gift Voucher module from i-Reserve today

The watersports season is almost here again. Are you ready to take your watersports business to the next level? Activate the Gift Voucher module from i-Reserve and discover for yourself just how much easier and more profitable your bookings can become.