How to Increase Direct Hotel Bookings | 2026 Strategy Guide – A Strategic Guide for Hotels in 2026 To increase direct hotel bookings: hotels and accommodation providers (villas, hostels, short-term rentals) need to actively rebalance their distribution mix by building a…
Beat Rising OTA Fees: Turn Offline Enquiries into Commission-Free Bookings
From small accommodations to large operators, rising OTA commissions are eating into profits. Platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, Tripadvisor, and GetYourGuide continue to charge high fees. Actually, there’s a shift happening. Industry experts report that direct bookings in Europe have grown by…
Unlocking Direct Sales in Hospitality: Reduce OTA Dependency and Leverage Rate Parity Freedom with Travel2Fit
Unlocking Direct Sales in Hospitality: Reduce OTA Dependency and Leverage Rate Parity Freedom with Travel2Fit In the competitive world of hospitality, direct bookings are a hotelier’s key to profitability and long-term success. For years, online travel agencies (OTAs) have dominated the market, often taking hefty…
3 Reasons Hoteliers Should Invest in a Request Management Platform to Increase Direct Sales and Reduce Dependency on OTAs
Are you tired of paying high commissions to OTAs? As a hotelier, maximizing direct sales and providing exceptional guest experience are crucial to your success. However, relying heavily on Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) can eat into your profits, with commissions often…
Three reasons for hotels to pursue more direct bookings
Direct bookings refer to the process where guests make their reservations directly with the hotel, without using any third-party websites or booking platforms. In other words, guests contact the hotel directly through their website, phone, email, or other means, and book…