Vigilance when booking online hotels - just as patience is a virtue and has its own rewards.
How would you react to the booking at the online hotel, which went wrong, which can lead to the fact that you will wait in the lobby of the hotel and then to the manager's office, anxiously spend time on any favorable events, otherwise you did not have Would you have a choice other than a hail of taxis that would take you to another hotel? Worse, it can happen to you abroad - 45,000 miles from home!
Jimmy Craig, a young computer engineer from Minnesota, was a frequent flyer, and about 80% of his trips were online. His job was undoubtedly financially rewarding, since his salary and benefits that went with her were the highest in the industry, but his frequent trips, far from his young family, were too much. Worse, not only once, but twice, Jimmy found himself in difficult situations because of his travels. At least one of these misadventures was caused by the erroneous booking of online hotels.
How, then, would you ensure your own hotel booking made online is safe from the most common mistakes Jimmy could have avoided if he were more vigilant?
Here are 5 mistakes that should be avoided not only when making an online reservation, but every time you prepare for a trip:
· Refusal to compare the store. If you are not dealing with a reliable company that has proven its reputation, you should explore and compare at least 2-3 or even more options before sending your details for booking a hotel.
Compare not only the prices of hotels, although most travelers focus on them. Check out the hotel’s facilities, as well as special offers or discounts. Be careful of “hidden costs”, such as fines and taxes.
Most importantly, learn more about the company that provides online hotel reservations. You can find similar companies on the Internet and compare their services, as well as the benefits they provide to their online customers.
· Unable to find out details about hotel accommodation. It is often ironic how simple things can be taken for granted. When you book online, feel free to inquire about the facilities and services that are suitable for your hotel, including your rooms, such as room type, airport assistance or general customer assistance, what can you expect from your guide and hotel staff.
· It is impossible to verify your own travel routes. Allow at least a day or two before the actual travel date to check your itinerary, to avoid last-minute mistakes, just to make sure you have everything you need for a safer, more convenient journey.
When you make online hotel reservations, find out the names and phone numbers of your contact persons, as this information can be useful in case of emergencies, as sometimes happens when you least expect them.
· Failure to verify cancellation and refund policy. Also include a change in your booking policy if there are last minute changes on your trip. Knowing this, before you travel, you can better equip you in anticipation, and how you will react to problems when they occur.
· Failure to verify security policy. Read the privacy statement on the website where you can book online reservations. You want to make sure your credit card details are protected; make sure there is security software on the company website that will avoid scammers on the Internet.
In conclusion, the Internet helped reduce queues at the hotel’s lobby, save time and reduce costs, but vigilance should be maintained to ensure that when booking online hotels this is provided by a secure website maintained by an equally reputable and competent Company.
