Like mentioned above, it’s a shame if people come on your website to book, and you refer them to another site that charges them more because you have to pay commission. In this day and age, most of the population is used to doing everything on the internet, so they don’t mind checking which rooms are available when, and which prices are connected to their preferred dates. Research has shown that over 57% of all travel bookings are done online – and this number is only bound to grow in the next few years. Many people who’ve grown up in this digital age won’t bother emailing or calling if they can’t find a booking engine on your site. There’s a big chance they will think your hotel isn’t modern at all and they will book with a competitor. Having your own booking engine makes it quick and easy for guests to book. And the booking engine makes you look professional and reliable.