article thumbnail

Direct Bookings vs. OTAs: The Impact of Your Hotel Reservation System

InnQuest

In today’s fast-paced hospitality industry, selecting the right reservation system is crucial for the success of your hotel. Hoteliers often face the decision of whether to focus on direct bookings through their website or rely on Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) to fill rooms.

article thumbnail

Low on Direct Bookings? Here are five tips to boost bookings all year long

InnQuest

In the past few decades, the rise of third-party online travel agencies has reflected a gradual decline in direct bookings. However, you can still implement strategies to increase direct bookings and create a better bottom line for your property. In this blog, we have compiled five tips to boost direct bookings.

Book 218
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Hotel Reservation System: Their Significance and Impact on Your Business

Hotelogix

A hotel reservation system is far more than a booking tool.   As technology continues to reshape the hospitality landscape, the importance of an effective reservation system cannot be overstated—it's the key to unlocking efficiency and excellence in modern hotel management.

article thumbnail

Driving direct bookings via your hotel website? Leverage the power of a booking engine.

Hotelogix

In the hospitality industry, driving direct bookings through your hotel's website is crucial to remain competitive. The most important factor in achieving this is having a well-integrated booking engine. This technology can transform your website into a powerful tool to attract bookings. Let's explore how this works.

Book 130
article thumbnail

Tips to increase bookings for hotels from OTAs

Hotelogix

before making the reservation - everything in one place. In this blog, we will look at a few strategies to increase bookings for hotels from OTAs.    Importance of OTAs for hotel booking As online sales channels, OTAs generate about 50% to 55% of hotel bookings. The hotel then pays a commission to the OTA. 

Book 147
article thumbnail

How To Promote Direct Hotel Bookings – A Concise Guide

InnQuest

As time progresses, direct bookings are becoming an integral part of every hotel’s distribution mix. After all, paying hefty commissions for third-party bookings isn’t the most desirable way to handle business. Hoteliers across the globe understand this and are now focusing on how to get more direct hotel bookings for their business.

Book 217
article thumbnail

Book and Join, a Key Feature of Your Loyalty Program

Revenue Hub

The loyalty programs of the largest hotel brands in the world, such as Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton, all share a common functionality: “book & join” or the ability to join the loyalty program while making the first reservation and without diverting to a different funnel where there is a greater chance that your guest will drop out.

Book 98