Posted on 2/7/2018

Advantages to Booking Direct vs. Online Travel Agency

Nobody can deny the impact and influence online travel agencies like AirBnB, VRBO, HomeAway or VacationRentals has had on accommodations and hospitality in general for vacationing families. OTAs became powerful and efficient by making the journey of booking a place to stay less of a hassle for travelers.

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For a long while people believed they were saving not only time but money, too, by booking with OTAs instead of directly with one hotel or another. Maybe they were, in the early days, but not any more.

At some point in recent history the rules of the game began to change and vacation rental providers and hotels wanted the control back. They began offering things like Best Rate Guarantees, Name Your Rate, and Vacation Rental Specials  things you just couldn't get from an OTA.

Travelers always did have the ability to read hotel reviews, search for interesting places nearby and even look at different pictures taken by travelers for a review before they decide where to stay. But when you book direct you're dealing with the property management company and/or owners and nobody knows their properties like they do.

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When it comes to specials and deals and huge, yes, huge savings, you're not going to get it from any OTA. They're just not qualified to slash prices like owners are. Book direct and you can save a bundle with no  that's right  no hidden fees.

While some vacationers may continue to make OTA's their first stop, the smart ones will proceed to the hotel's website where they'll find the best price and the largest amount of current inventory. Come to Sloane Vacations and see for yourself. You'll find the freshest inventory at the best prices on the Internet.

That's our promise to you!

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