Setup
How do I set up destination management software?
Setting up destination management software begins by integrating an AI communication tool like Chatref that can be trained on your destination guides, itineraries, and policies. It automates guest questions, captures leads, and frees your team to focus on high-touch service. This guide walks through installation, configuration, and team handoff in minutes.
System Requirements
A modern web browser and a stable internet connection are all you need to run the software. There is no server to install or maintain. The only technical step is placing a lightweight widget snippet on your website—copy and paste it just before the closing </body> tag. All training data (PDFs, URLs, plain text) lives securely in your account, and the AI agent stays grounded in that content without additional hardware.
Software Installation
- Create a free Chatref account. Every new account receives $50 in free credit—no credit card required.
- From the dashboard, copy the universal embed code. It is a single
<script>block. - Paste the code into every page where you want the chat widget to appear, or add it once through your site template.
- Test the widget in the live playground to confirm it appears and responds correctly.
No coding, no certificate management, no plugin downloads.
Initial Configuration
The first configuration step is to train your AI agent on the content that matters to your destination: tour options, booking policies, local tips, and emergency contacts. Upload PDFs, point to your sitemap, or paste plain text—the agent reads it all. Then set the agent’s welcome message, fallback behaviour, and lead-capture questions. In the dashboard, define which team members will see incoming chats and how long the agent should try to resolve a question before offering a human handoff.
Onboarding and Customization
Chatref’s onboarding flow guides you through activation in under ten minutes—connect content, configure the widget, and invite your team. Once live, use the customization panel to align the widget’s primary colour, logo, and greeting with your destination brand. No extra fee applies; branding controls are included on every account. The widget respects your visual identity while keeping responses consistent with your voice and policies.
Shared Inbox for Your Team
The shared-inbox gives your entire operations team a live view of every conversation. When a guest asks about a custom itinerary or a last-minute change, a team member can step in mid-chat, see the full history, and take over seamlessly. Conversations stay in one place—no forwarding, no lost context—so the guest experience feels like a single, unstoppable concierge.
FAQ
What are the system requirements for destination management software?
A current web browser and an active internet connection. The software is entirely cloud-based. You place a single script tag on your site; no servers, plugins, or hardware are needed. All training content is stored securely in your account.
How do I configure my destination management software?
After installing the widget snippet, upload your destination documents (PDFs, sitemaps, or text). Set the agent’s welcome message, define when to capture lead information, and choose the right handoff rules. Then use the customization panel to match your brand’s colours, logo, and greeting.
What steps are involved in setting up destination management software?
- Create an account and copy the embed code.
- Paste the snippet onto your website.
- Train the AI agent on your destination content (guides, policies, FAQs).
- Configure the widget’s appearance, lead capture, and handoff rules.
- Invite your team to the shared inbox so they can monitor and join conversations.
The whole setup can be completed in under an hour without technical assistance.
Put this into practice
Chatref answers your customers from your own content, day and night. Add it to your site and go live in minutes – free to start.