Most hotel and holiday rental owners still hesitate to invest in their own website because they already advertise on booking platforms like Booking.com, which give users some photos and the key information about hotels, and this channel ends up being their main source of revenue.

Still unsure about creating a booking management website for your accommodation?

Modern travellers want booking to be quick, easy and secure. Having your own booking system on a website independent from the traditional booking sites gives you access to a new sales channeland huge savings on commissions paid to marketplaces.

According to studies, most users of booking platforms research the hotel before booking, checking whether it has its own website to gather information beyond what's on the booking platforms. Creating the hotel's own website, as well as adding credibility and conveying professionalism, can generate direct bookings and boost your business.

Detailed information about the hotel should be the website's main focus: photos of the spaces, especially the rooms, and highlights of what the hotel offers, such as a meeting room, Wi-Fi in the rooms, a games room and other amenities that set it apart.