Every Direct Booking Keeps the Commission with You
Booking.com and TripAdvisor charge 15 to 25% commission on each reservation. A good hotel or tourism website in Kenya with its own booking system lets you keep that money. Take a lodge with KSh 500,000 a month in bookings: the saving can reach KSh 125,000 every month.
Must-Haves for a Kenyan Hotel or Tour Site
- Strong photography: professional shots of rooms, grounds and the wildlife views
- Online bookings: live availability and reservations
- Packages and rates: shown clearly in USD and KES
- Virtual tours: 360° images or video tours on YouTube
- How to find you: an embedded Google Map and driving directions
- Reviews from guests: testimonials reassure visitors coming from abroad
- A WhatsApp button: for quick questions before booking
- An SSL certificate: a must if you accept card details
Tools Worth Using
- MotoPress Hotel Booking: a free booking plugin for WordPress
- WP Travel Engine: a strong fit for tour operators
- Checkfront: bookings for tours and activities
Take Your Lodge or Tour Company Online
Tourism sites lean heavily on photos, and SiteBoma's Business hosting plan copes with them easily. Free SSL comes included, so your bookings stay secure.
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