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“Book Direct” means nothing if you don’t give them a reason. | Eduard Ruppel 爱德华

  • Eduard Ruppel
  • 4 July 2025
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“Book Direct” means nothing if you don’t give them a reason.
We’ve audited dozens of boutique hotel websites.
And 98% of them make the same mistake:

They want direct bookings…
But they never tell the guest why they should book direct.
There’s no clear section.
No compelling benefits.
No visible reason to skip the OTAs.
Sometimes it just says “Best Rate Guaranteed” — but guess what?
Guests see the same promise on Booking. com.

If you want guests to book direct, you have to entice them.
– Show them the value.
– Show them the perks.
– Make it obvious what they get when they book with you — and nowhere else.

And here’s the key:
You don’t say it once and hope they remember.
– Put your “Why Book Direct With Us” section on the homepage.
– Put it on every single room page.
– Repeat it. Re-emphasize it. Reframe it.

Repetition builds trust.
And trust drives direct bookings.

So, what should you include?
Here are just a few ideas:
– Complimentary breakfast
– Free room upgrades (subject to availability)
– Flexible cancellation
– Early check-in / late check-out
– Exclusive perks, discounts, or local experiences

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These are just examples, the key is to make it about them, not you.
Because “Book Direct” is not a CTA.
It’s a value proposition.

𝑻𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒘𝒉𝒚. 𝑻𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒐𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒏. 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒕.

#DirectBookings #BoutiqueHotels #HotelMarketing #Hotel #HospitalityStrategy #HotelWebsiteTips #DriveMoreRevenu

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