No wonder hotels and airlines feel like they're banging their heads against a brick wall. They go out of their way to inform consumers that the best way to benefit is to book directly on the site, but people still go to online travel agencies (OTA). Analysis of consumer habits revealed interesting consumer habits. The study took…
The number of search queries about hotels is growing every day. So how can hoteliers increase direct bookings through mobile devices? Here are three recommendations: 1. Make sure your website is optimized for mobile devices Websites that are optimized for mobile devices will make booking intuitive. Take a look at Semiahmoo Golf Resort & Spa, they made it easy…
Here is a point of view that will make many hoteliers and online travel agency (OTA) critics stand on end. “If I were to open a hotel from scratch, I would give all distribution to OTA and concentrate on the guests and their comfort.” This is a quote from David Turnbull, commercial director and co-founder of SnapShot, during a recent discussion...
There is no bigger issue in the hotel industry right now than trying to find new ways to increase direct bookings. Phocuswright and SiteMinder report that about 75% of bookings were made through online agencies or other intermediaries. This is a big number, so hoteliers need to focus on the natural benefits of their business. According to the study, consumers first ...
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Last year, Google and TripAdvisor revolutionized the travel industry with the launch of Google Booking and Instant Booking, respectively. By comparing these services, we will understand the similarities and differences. Where can you book? In TripAdvisor and Google, respectively, it doesn't matter if it's a website or an app. What is their purpose? In both cases, improve the user…
Not too long ago, Priceline and Expedia executives tried to discourage hoteliers from trying to incentivize "direct bookings." In a certain sense they are right. It is much easier for newly opened hotels to “become a plus” by cooperating with online travel agencies (OTA). But in general, the hoteliers laughed merrily at the OTA statement. 2016 is the year of direct booking. Worldwide…
Prices from tour operators are dynamic. Some tour operators change prices online, others - several times a week. Or someone else can buy the tour. With us you will have time to book a tour at the lowest price. Online payment allows you to book a tour before the price has increased. It's fast and convenient - you can pay for the tour on the website or directly in the mobile application.
After payment, the tour operator confirms the tour. And a few days before the start of the trip, we send you all the necessary documents for the tour by e-mail: tickets, hotel voucher, transfer and insurance. It remains only to print. We will remind you about the departure time by SMS. We also issue visas or provide documents for independent processing at the visa centers.
Questions before or after your trip? Ask them to our managers through any convenient messenger. Tourist support is available around the clock.
Liked the tour, but not satisfied with the price?
Track the price using special tools on our website and mobile applications. Service "Turhanter" allows you to subscribe to a direction or hotel. As soon as the price drops or rises, you will receive an email and a push notification on your smartphone.
If you have a certain budget for a trip, but do not know when and which country to go, you can choose a direction using the Low Price Calendar. In addition, when the issuance of tours is opened, a Schedule of prices for tours according to the specified parameters appears under the search bar (currently available for flights from Moscow and St. Petersburg).
In the offices of travel agencies, you will buy a tour at the price that the manager will announce to you. And here you can find the best price yourself. And immediately book the tour you like!
How to book a hotel online and what is it for? Booking hotels is an important condition for a safe trip if you decide to travel on your own. Due to the fact that progress does not stand still, it has become possible to independently plan your trip, purchase a ticket and make a hotel reservation. All of this is now available online.
To do this, you can use the following methods:
- explore the most popular sites and take advantage of one of their offers;
- type in the search engine hotels in the required city;
- ask friends where they rested, and book a place in the same hotel.
And here - I wrote about the advantages and disadvantages of low-cost airlines and charters.
How and where to book a hotel online. Online booking
Undoubtedly, the Internet is a true assistant in this matter. But since there are a huge number of resources offering hotel reservations, it is better to familiarize yourself with the different offers. This will save on costs as different sites may offer different placement amounts. In my opinion, Booking is the most popular hotel booking site, and Trivago will help you compare prices for the same hotel on different sites. 
You can also go to the official website of the hotel and book a room there, however, this may affect the cost of the service. It is better to use assistant sites, because hotels provide discount systems for them.
How to book a hotel on your own?
So what's the best way to make it happen? The following tips may help.
What you need to know before getting a hotel reservation
First you need to decide on the quality of the hotel, for this you need to clarify how many stars it has. Also an important factor is how far the hotel is from the airport (about buying tickets -), whether it is located in the center and what is the distance to the sea. Read tips for finding housing abroad here -. 
Making a choice in favor of a hotel, you should find out how the food system is carried out, whether breakfast, lunch and dinner are free. You need to find out what services will be provided free of charge.
When traveling by car, you need to check that the hotel will be able to provide a parking space.
The most important thing is to study the reviews, while you do not need to draw conclusions based on a couple of reviews. You need to get as much information and location as possible before making a booking.
Watch the video on how to book a hotel on Booking.com.
