Five Reasons To Book Accommodation Direct

While the TV adverts may say they have the best accommodation deals in New Zealand, there is a high chance that the hotel’s own website will be offering a better deal for you. Here are five reasons to book your accommodation direct with the hotel.

Best Price Guarantee is what hotels should offer you when you book your stay direct with them. This means their website should have the best price available. It may need you to give your email address to access a better rate, but you shouldn’t get that room cheaper anywhere else.

Recognising Your Loyalty shows hotels appreciate their guests who book directly with them. They are more likely to offer these guests upgrades or complimentary inclusions as a way to say thank you.

Access Preferred Rates for you and your team travelling around New Zealand, by choosing a chain that has properties in the locations you are travelling.
By applying for preferred rates, these should be better than you can access through a third party agency as they will be commission and fee free.

Commissions Aren’t Going Overseas when you book direct, unlike the multinational Online Travel Agents who you see advertising on TV. They charge the hotel a commission on the room they sell you and this money ends up off-shore rather than reinvested into New Zealand, would you want that for your business?

Reinvest In New Zealand when choosing a New Zealand-based hotel chain that is committed to reinvesting in the local tourism industry. New Zealand chains usually include local franchised owner-operators and employ local staff.

So next time you are booking your accommodation, take the time to book with a New Zealand hotel chain where your loyalty is valued, you can ensure you are getting the best price and that the profits are being reinvested in New Zealand.