Topic
#direct-bookings
6 guides on direct bookings.
Calculate Your OTA Savings: What 60% Direct Would Look Like for a 6-Villa Portfolio
Six villas at 60% direct often save ₹4–8L yearly vs a heavy OTA mix. Run your real numbers through Doorloom's savings calculator before you change rates.
Why Your Guests Want to Book Direct (and Don't Know How)
Guests want lower totals and fast WhatsApp replies — but OTAs feel like the default. Here's why direct helps them too, with a copy-paste message to save.
The Hidden Costs of OTA Dependency (Beyond Commission)
Booking sites charge commission — and they keep guest emails, slow payouts, and cap how you price. Here's what OTA dependency really costs villa hosts in India.
Add an Enquiry Button to Your Villa Website in 10 Minutes
Stop losing late-night browsers. A floating 'Plan your stay' button captures leads to WhatsApp + your Doorloom dashboard, even while you sleep.
How Much You Actually Pay Airbnb in 2026 — The Real Commission Math
Airbnb's '3% host fee' isn't the whole story. Here's the real take on a ₹20,000 booking — service fees, GST, payment cuts — and what 60% direct would save you.
From 100% Airbnb to 70% Direct: One Goa Host's 90-Day Playbook
How a 4-bedroom Anjuna villa moved from full OTA dependence to 70% direct bookings in 90 days — every move, every WhatsApp script, every weekly metric.