What is a direct booking?
Published October 1, 2026 · 1 minute read
The answer
A direct booking is a reservation arranged outside a marketplace's standard reservation process, typically through the operator's own channel. The operator must understand payment, guest information, terms, support, taxes, and protection arrangements.
Avoid assuming that removing a platform fee removes the work the platform performs. Direct reservations need a clear operating and legal process suited to the property's location and business.
This answer is general education. Apply it to the property's actual location, agreements, and circumstances. Where a decision requires professional advice, use a qualified adviser.
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