Why does my hotel need a Direct Hotel Booking link on my Hotel Website and Facebook page?

February 23, 2017

Today’s hotel guests prefer booking accommodations online through platforms like Booking.com, Hotels.com, and Agoda because it’s fast and easy. They can confirm their reservations instantly without waiting for the hotel to call or email them about room availability. This process saves time for both the guests and the hotel staff. If guests can’t get immediate booking confirmation from the hotel’s website, they often turn to these online booking sites, which can cost the hotel owner money in booking fees.

This is why having a Channel Manager BookNow link on your hotel website and Facebook page is essential. It allows guests to see available rooms and prices at a glance and get instant booking confirmation 24/7. It’s like having a personal online receptionist available around the clock. Promoting your own website and encouraging returning guests to book directly with your hotel helps build your business and clientele. A good tip is to have business cards with your hotel website on them, asking guests to book directly next time.

The Channel Manager BookNow link offers many additional features, such as Google Analytics tracking, which helps you understand the demographics of guests visiting your website. This information allows you to target specific locations, age groups, and gender more effectively.

With our BookNow link, you can also offer various guest promotions, such as “The Longer You Stay, The Less You Pay,” “Stay 3 Nights and Get the 3rd Night Free,” last-minute promotions, advance booking promotions, and general promotion codes as rewards for staying with you.

Channel Manager continues to develop useful tools to help hotels build and promote their businesses.

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