Benefits of Booking Direct

Vacation rental owners

Benefits of Booking Direct

Almost all short-term rental owners use some sort of large OTA’s in order to obtain reservations.  All listing sites will either take commission from owners or raise the price of accommodations for guests.  Many guests will even make bookings and believe that they are booking directly with the owners.  It is our job as private rental owners and property managers to educate travelers and tell them the benefits of booking direct. 

However, there are a few things that need to be done before guests can book directly. 

Here at MyBooker, we know the importance of creating your own website.  This is a window into your business and a presentation of your accommodations.  It is a way to accept direct bookings and payments from your guests. Your website is always under your control and presents only what you as the owner or manager want your guests to see. 

There are a number of ways that you as the owner or manager can promote direct bookings and how to give incentives so that travelers book directly with you.  A good way to promote your property is by sending out an email campaign to your contacts.  Tell them the benefits of booking direct!

BOOK DIRECT AND SAVE MONEY

This is probably the biggest incentive for people to book directly.  All list sites such as booking.com, Airbnb or HomeAway will either take commission from the owner or raise prices for the guests.  In any instance, this will allow you to transfer some of the saving to both you and your guests. 

BOOK DIRECT AND GET DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE OWNER OR MANAGER

If travels can reach out directly to the owner or manager of the property, they will not only be able to get first hand knowledge of the rental, but also get the true facts about amenities and services that can be provided during there stay. 

BEST PRICE GUARANTEE

Booking directly with the owner will insure the best possible price for the travel.  Many listing sites will boast about providing the best possible prices, this is not true.

THE BEST PLACES ARE NOT LISTED ON OTA’S

There are many owners who refuse to use listing sites because of the high commission or for other reasons.  If guests only using on-line booking portals, they will be missing out on a large number of great places that they could be staying. 

IN DEPTH KNOWLAGE OF THE LOCATION

Only owners or managers will be able to provide their guests with the insider’s information about the locations and local attractions.  Travelers will be able to better organize their trips if they have this information prior to making all of there travel arrangements. 

SPECIAL REQUESTS OR REQUIREMENTS

It will be up to the owners or managers to provide guests with the special requests or requirements that they need during there stay such as wheelchair access or pet friend terms. 

SPECIAL DEALS AND OFFERS

Only the owner or manager will be able to give travels deals or special offers when they book.  There may be certain times of the year when the rental is discounted or will be able to provide even deeper discounts based on longer stays or having small groups. 

HOW WILL YOU ENCOURAGE YOUR GUESTS TO BOOK DIRECT!

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