The majority of online booking engines can be integrated into an existing hotel website to serve as the reservation processing mechanism. Using ready-to-use, customizable website templates, can also act as a hotel website.
The key advantage of using a booking engine for hotels is that it allows them to capture new reservations without paying fees from third-party distribution networks such as OTAs, GDSs, travel agents, or online marketplaces. Guests can book online at any time and from any place, and if a payment gateway is integrated, their credit cards will be charged immediately.
An online booking system operates by integrating a widget on your hotel's website, allowing it to accept secure online bookings. The data is then sent to your property management system, where your employees can view and handle customer reservations, as well as notify other sales channels of changes to current availability.
The hotel booking software has the advantage of being able to be incorporated into the social media accounts to promote reservations. This ensures that visitors can book rooms directly from your hotel’s social media accounts, without having to visit your website.