Hostaway Direct Booking
Hostaway Direct Booking is a suite of tools that enables property managers to accept commission-free reservations through their own website. It includes a customizable booking engine, website builder, payment processing, and guest communication tools. By driving guests to book directly, property managers can eliminate OTA commissions, build their brand, and establish direct guest relationships for repeat bookings and marketing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hostaway Direct Booking and how does it work?
Hostaway Direct Booking is a suite of tools that enables property managers to accept commission-free reservations through their own branded website. It includes a customizable booking engine with availability search and secure payment processing, a website builder for creating a professional direct booking site, and integration with Hostaway's PMS for seamless reservation management alongside OTA bookings.
How much can I save with Hostaway Direct Booking compared to OTA commissions?
OTA commissions typically range from 3% to 15% per booking. With Hostaway Direct Booking, you eliminate these fees entirely, paying only standard payment processing costs (around 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction). For a property manager generating $500,000 in annual bookings, shifting even 20% of reservations to direct bookings could save $15,000-$30,000 per year in commission fees.
Does Hostaway Direct Booking sync with my OTA listings?
Yes, Hostaway Direct Booking is fully integrated with the Hostaway channel manager and PMS. Direct bookings automatically update availability across all connected OTA channels in real time, preventing double bookings. Rates, minimum stays, and property content are managed centrally and reflected consistently on both your direct booking website and all OTA listings.
Can I build a professional booking website with Hostaway?
Yes, Hostaway includes a website builder that lets you create a branded direct booking website without coding skills. The builder supports custom domains, property search and filtering, integrated booking engine with secure payments, SEO optimization, and mobile-responsive design. This gives property managers a professional online presence that drives commission-free bookings and builds brand recognition independent of OTA platforms.
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