• Direct booking banners and messages highlighting best-rate guarantees and extras
• Exit-intent and remarketing tools to recover guests who are about to leave
• Add-on and upsell modules for extras like breakfast, spa, parking or local experiences
• Email remarketing options to follow up with abandoned bookings where allowed
• Optional loyalty or promo code logic to reward repeat guests and campaigns
Hotel Booking Engine & Direct Booking Tools for More Direct Revenue
Give your guests a fast, intuitive way to book directly on your website – with real-time availability, smart offers and secure payments on any device. Bigmedia24’s booking engine and direct booking tools transform your website into a powerful sales channel. We combine modern UX, flexible rate structures and integrated upselling so guests can check availability, compare room options and complete their booking in just a few clicks – without leaving your site.
Why Your Hotel Needs a Strong Direct Booking Engine
Online guests are used to frictionless booking experiences on OTAs. If your own website is slower, more complicated or feels less trustworthy, they will simply switch tabs and book you elsewhere – or choose another hotel altogether.
A modern booking engine does more than show prices. It builds trust, showcases your rooms and packages, explains the benefits of booking direct and makes the entire process feel safe and effortless. The result: fewer abandoned sessions, more direct bookings and a healthier distribution mix for your hotel.
• Convert website visitors into direct guests instead of losing them to OTAs
• Communicate clear benefits for booking direct (better rates, flexibility, extras)
• Keep full control over guest data, communication and upselling opportunities
Core Booking Engine Features
Our booking engine is built specifically for hotels and serviced apartments that want to maximise direct revenue without overwhelming their team. These are some of the core features we deliver as standard.
Real-Time Availability & Rates
Connect your booking engine to your PMS or central inventory so guests always see live availability and accurate rates. No manual updates, no double bookings and no unpleasant surprises at check-in.
Mobile-First, Guest-Friendly UX
The booking flow is designed for phones first. Clear calendars, room cards and price displays make it easy to compare options and select dates on any device – without zooming, pinching or guesswork.
Flexible Rate Plans & Packages
Sell BAR, advance purchase, non-refundable, corporate and promotional rates from one central engine. Create attractive packages with extras like breakfast, parking, spa access or late checkout to increase average booking value.
Promo Codes, Vouchers & Member Rates
Reward loyal guests, corporate clients and campaigns with special promo codes or voucher rates. Encourage sign-ups to your newsletter or loyalty programme by offering members-only direct booking benefits.
Secure Payments & Guarantees
Offer secure payment options that match your markets, from card guarantees to full prepayment. Clearly show cancellation policies and conditions so guests feel safe to book direct with your hotel.
Conversion Tracking & Reporting
Track every step of the booking funnel, from search to confirmation. See where guests drop off, which offers convert best and how many bookings come from campaigns or specific markets – all in one dashboard.
Direct Booking Tools That Go Beyond the Engine
A booking engine is the core of your direct channel – but smart tools around it can significantly increase conversion and average spend. BM24 supports you with a suite of direct booking tools that work seamlessly with your website and distribution strategy.
How the BM24 Booking Engine Works With Your Tech Stack
We know your booking engine doesn’t live in isolation. It needs to work smoothly with your PMS, channel manager, website and analytics setup. BM24 helps you connect the dots without creating another complex system to manage.
Who Our Booking Engine & Direct Booking Tools Are For
Our booking engine and tools are designed for hotels and accommodation providers that take direct bookings seriously and want a solution that fits their size, team and tech stack.
Independent Hotels & Resorts
Ideal for independent hotels that want a modern, guest-friendly booking solution without hiring an in-house tech team. We handle the setup, optimisation and training so your staff can focus on guests.Serviced Apartments & Extended Stay
Perfect for properties with different stay lengths, flexible rate plans and repeat guests. Our engine supports long stays, add-ons and direct channels that build long-term relationships with your core markets.Hotel Groups, Brands & Partners
Built for multi-property setups that need consistent rules, central reporting and optional API integrations. We work with your internal teams and partners to align direct booking strategy across all properties.
Implementation & Onboarding
From First Demo to Live Bookings – Step by Step
We guide you through every phase of the rollout so your team feels confident and your booking engine is configured correctly from day one.
Initial Consultation & Setup Plan
We review your current website, tech stack, rate structure and booking goals. Based on this, we define a clear implementation plan, including timelines, connections and responsibilities.
System Connections & Configuration
Our team connects the booking engine to your PMS or central inventory and sets up your room types, rate plans, policies and payment options. We make sure data flows correctly in both directions.
Website Integration & UX Testing
We embed the booking engine into your website so the design and user journey feel seamless. Before going live, we test the flow on multiple devices and fix any friction points.
Staff Training & Soft Launch
Your team receives practical training, including how to manage rates, restrictions and promotions. We then run a short soft launch to ensure everything works smoothly with real bookings.
Go-Live, Monitoring & Optimisation
Once we go fully live, we monitor performance, track conversion and make recommendations for ongoing improvements. Our goal is to keep your direct booking channel growing month after month.
Booking Engine Packages – Transparent and Scalable
If you’ve already looked at our Hotel Website packages (from €1,490, €2,990 and €5,990 one-time), you know that we like transparent, hotel-friendly pricing. Our booking engine setups follow the same logic and can either be booked as a standalone project or as an add-on to any Bigmedia24 hotel website package.
Many clients combine our “Essential Direct Booking Site” (from €1,490 one-time) or “Growth SEO & Content Website” (from €2,990 one-time) with a dedicated booking engine implementation. For multi-property and API-driven projects, the booking engine is usually part of a broader Enterprise setup (from €5,990 one-time) that also covers structure, design and integrations.
The exact investment for your booking engine depends on the number of rooms and properties, your existing tech stack and whether we connect to an existing engine or roll out a new solution. During a short discovery call we review your requirements, recommend the best approach and provide a clear proposal that shows what is included, how it connects to your chosen website package and which recurring fees (if any) apply.
This way you can see at a glance how your hotel website and booking engine work together as one direct booking platform – with transparent “from” pricing and no surprises.
Let’s Talk About Your Booking Engine Setup
Tell us about your hotel, your current website package and how many direct bookings you want to generate. We’ll review your setup and send you a tailored booking engine proposal that fits perfectly with your chosen Bigmedia24 hotel website package.
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Booking Engine & Direct Booking Tools – Frequently Asked Questions
Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions hotels ask about our booking engine and direct booking tools. From integrations and implementation timelines to pricing, security and support, this FAQ is designed to give you a clear, practical overview of how BM24 can strengthen your direct booking channel.
If your specific question isn’t covered here, our team will be happy to review your setup and discuss the best solution for your property in a short consultation call.
What is a hotel booking engine and how does the BM24 solution work?
A hotel booking engine is the tool that lets guests check availability, see prices and book rooms directly on your website. The BM24 booking engine connects to your PMS or central inventory, shows real-time availability and rates, and guides guests through a simple, mobile-first booking flow. All confirmed reservations are sent back to your systems so your team always works with up-to-date information.
Do we need a specific PMS or channel manager to use the BM24 booking engine?
No. BM24 can work with multiple PMS and channel manager providers, and we also support setups where you manage a central inventory. During the initial consultation we review your current tech stack and confirm which integrations are available. If a direct connection is not possible, we explore alternative options together so you can still run a strong direct booking channel.
Can we keep our existing booking engine or do we need to replace it?
In many cases you can keep your existing booking engine, especially if it already covers your basic needs. We can help you integrate it better into your website and improve the guest journey around it. If we see that a dedicated BM24 booking engine would clearly increase conversion and flexibility, we will explain the benefits and costs so you can make an informed decision.
How does the booking engine help us increase direct bookings compared to OTAs?
The BM24 booking engine is designed to match and beat typical OTA user experience on your own website. It provides a fast, intuitive booking flow, clear room and rate comparisons and transparent policies. We also highlight direct booking benefits, packages and extras that guests do not get on OTAs, helping you shift more business from third-party channels to your own direct channel.
How long does it take to implement the booking engine?
Implementation time depends on the number of properties, rooms, rate plans and systems involved. For a single independent hotel with a standard PMS connection, we can usually go live within a few weeks once all information is available. For multi-property setups or more complex integrations, we plan a phased rollout with clear milestones for configuration, testing, training and go-live.
How is pricing structured for the booking engine and how does it relate to your website packages?
We price booking engine implementations based on the number of rooms and properties, the technical setup and whether we connect to an existing engine or roll out a new solution. Many clients combine our hotel website packages (from €1,490, €2,990 and €5,990 one-time) with a dedicated booking engine setup, so website and engine work together as one direct booking platform. During a short discovery call we review your requirements and send a clear proposal that explains what is included and which recurring fees (if any) apply.
Is the booking engine mobile-friendly and SEO/AI-ready?
Yes. Our booking engine is built mobile-first and tested on modern devices and browsers, so guests can complete a booking easily on phones, tablets and desktops. We also implement clean URLs, structured data and event tracking, which helps search engines and AI assistants understand your booking flow, your offers and your hotel. This supports better visibility for direct bookings in both classic search and AI-powered results.
How are payments, security and data protection handled?
Our booking engine supports secure payment methods that match your markets, from card guarantees to full prepayment. Payment details are processed via trusted providers using encryption and industry-standard security practices. We follow applicable data protection laws and only share booking data with the systems and partners you authorise, so guest information remains protected and compliant.
What kind of training and support do we receive?
You receive practical training for your team on how to manage rates, availability, restrictions, promotions and reports within the booking engine. After go-live, our support team helps with questions, adjustments and troubleshooting, and we remain available for ongoing optimisation. For groups and partners, we can also agree dedicated SLAs and escalation paths to match your operational needs.