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Direct booking
A direct booking is made with you through your own website or booking page, without an online travel agency (OTA).
What is a direct booking?
With a direct booking, guests book with you directly through your website, booking page, email or phone. No OTA is involved, so there is no OTA commission.
Why are direct bookings valuable?
You keep more of the booking revenue.
You own the guest relationship and contact details.
You depend less on a platform.
How can you get more?
Offer a simple online booking page that works well on mobile.
Give guests a clear reason to book directly.
Keep your rates and availability accurate everywhere.
Ask happy guests for a review.
With EDICE PMS, your accommodation gets its own online booking portal. EDICE does not charge a fee per booking.
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