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How to convert phone calls into direct bookings

Learn how to better manage hotel phone calls and encourage disintermediation.

    More retention
    More revenue
    More reputation

What you will find inside this guide

Compounded by the pandemic, the number of customers contacting facilities directly has increased in recent years. Now is the time to take advantage if you want to increase loyalty, revenue and reputation!

3 phases of the phone call

It's not enough to manage the conversation well; to convert every phone call into a direct booking, you need to structure this activity and give it the proper attention. That's why in this guide you'll find all the steps to take before, during, and after the phone call.

Examples and techniques

From training your staff to the most effective words to use during the phone call, from the four best techniques for upselling over the phone to monitoring the activity, in this guide you will find not only theory, but more importantly practical insights to get started right away.

Mistakes to avoid

Turning phone calls into bookings is a simple and low-cost activity. However, it lends itself to some seemingly trivial slips--that risk compromising its outcome. In this guide, you will find the four most common mistakes to watch out for!

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