Booking Direct Supports Local.
Booking direct means cutting out the middleman (OTAs—Online Travel Agencies) and going straight to the source.
Why book direct?
Booking direct means you make your reservation directly through the business's website, not through a third-party booking platform such as booking.com and Expedia.
Save money
Take advantage of the best available room rates that aren’t posted on other sites.
Flexible policies
Get flexible booking policies and deal directly with your accommodator.
Support the community
Ensure that your money stays with small businesses in Revelstoke.
What’s So Bad About OTAs?
OTAs like Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb, and others don’t own or operate the services they list.
They:
Charge local businesses to be on their platforms.
Take 15%-30% in fees per booking.
What does that mean for Revelstoke?
On a $100 booking, up to $30 skips our community and goes to big corporations.
Benefits of Booking Direct.
Support Local
Your dollars stay in Revelstoke, supporting small businesses and our community.
Cost Savings
Local providers offer their best rates (often better than OTAs) and will price-match.
Exclusive Perks
Look out for special promotions like Stay & Play or Golf & Stay packages.
Flexible Bookings
Need to change plans? Dealing directly with a local provider is easier and more personal than working through an OTA.
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