The internet has revolutionized the way of business from the last 2 decades. Computers and the internet are used in every business sector and we cannot imagine our work-life without a computer and internet connection. It has reduced the effort and the burden on humans and the businessmen have understood its need for easy work processes and have shifted to an online business model. The tourism and hospitality sector is also trending on the internet, hotels and resorts are open for online bookings through their websites. Imagine you are planning for a trek in the Himalayas and worried about your stay there, all is you need to do is search for Hotel and Resort in Garhwal Himalayas on the internet and you will get all the hotels that are listed on the internet relevant to the Hotel in Garhwal Himalayas, visit their website, check out features and proceed to book. All is done within a couple of minutes.
There are certain advantages for both hotel owners and the guests of direct online hotel bookings which is reliable for both. Below are the advantages of online hotel booking:
1. It saves time
The online hotel booking saves time for both the guests and the receptionist, it will eliminate call time as all the information will be already available on the website. The guest can also see the images of the hotel rooms and their reviews. The website can also let you take a virtual tour via short videos or 360 view. If you are planning to book a Hotel and Resort near Gangotri you can get 360 view of both interior as well as exterior of the hotel so that you won’t end up accommodating at some different place very far from gangotri.
2. It reduces the load on a receptionist
In the olden days, receptionists were getting tired of answering the call for enquiry about the bookings along with the language barrier as a problem, the online booking system has eliminated this headache by integrating language translator and inquiry form.
3. Hotel is visible to more people
Once the hotel is listed on the internet it will be visible to more guests searching on the internet and there are more bookings with the increase in revenue for the hotelier and the booking agents. The rates of the rooms can also be fixed and controlled easily.
4. Competitive prices for the guests
The guests will get a competitive price on the agent’s booking website including offers and discounts and will reduce the chances of cheating by middlemen.
5. Planning
It will help guests to plan their stay properly including their budget and spendings. They will get an easy option to extend their checkout time lying on their beds. Before booking the guest can also view the cancellation charges and policy.
6. No scams
The entire process will be genuine and no cheating by the middlemen over phone calls. The online receipts generated will be as per Government norms.
7. Facilities
You won’t get to learn about the facilities provided by a hotel over a phone call. For example if you are planning for a trip to Uttarakhand and if you are looking for a Luxury Hotel in Uttarkashi all you need to do is visit a hotel website check out for the facilities listed, compare their prices online and book the hotel