Booking engine

What is a booking engine?

A booking engine is a technological tool used in the hospitality industry that allows guests to make reservations directly through a hotel’s website — without intermediaries.

This system is widely used by all types of accommodation businesses such as hotels, hostels, B&Bs and vacation rentals, and has become essential for selling rooms online.

How does a booking engine work?

Visitors who access the hotel’s website can check room availability and rates directly through the booking engine.
They can also view room photos, explore and book additional services, and even reserve promotional packages.

Once the guest selects all the details of their stay, they can complete the booking by providing their credit card details or choosing an alternative payment method — and that’s it!

How to choose a good booking engine?

Some key aspects to look for when selecting the best booking engine for your hotel:

• Fully customisable with your brand’s look & feel

• Simple, intuitive design for guests and staff

• Easy integration with Channel Managers or PMS

• Includes a payment gateway

• Supports alternative payment methods and currency conversion

• Offers multiple languages

• Ensures the full security of guests and their bookings

• Adapts to new market needs and uses the latest technology

Our integrations

With more than 15 years in the online payments industry, we’ve worked with numerous booking engines. You can discover them all in the hotels section of our website.