Why OTA Onboarding is a Gamechanger for Small Hotels in India

For small and independent hotels in India, getting consistent bookings has always been a challenge. While large chains dominate the market, small hoteliers struggle with visibility. That's where OTA (Online Travel Agency) onboarding becomes a gamechanger.

What is OTA Onboarding?

OTA onboarding is the process of getting your hotel listed on major online booking platforms like MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, Booking.com, Agoda, and Airbnb. With 70%+ of travel bookings happening online today, if you're not on OTAs, you're missing out.

Why OTA Onboarding Matters for Small Hotels

• Increased Visibility: OTAs spend crores on marketing. Listing with them puts your hotel in front of lakhs of travelers every day.
• More Bookings with Zero Upfront Cost: You only pay a commission when you get a booking. No listing fee.
• Build Trust Instantly: Verified hotel listings, guest reviews, and clear pricing build instant credibility with customers.
• Data-Driven Insights: OTAs provide valuable analytics: customer trends, booking patterns, and pricing benchmarks.
• Compete with Bigger Players: Even a 10-room hotel in Jaipur can appear next to a 5-star chain—if listed properly.

How StayVika Helps

At StayVika, we:

• Get your property listed on all major OTAs
• Optimize content (photos, descriptions, policies)
• Handle pricing, rate parity, and calendar sync
• Provide continuous OTA support + revenue management

We've helped 50+ independent hotels across India grow OTA bookings by 2x–5x in just months.

"After StayVika got us listed on Booking.com, Makemytrip, Goibibo, our bookings increased from 15 to 50 per month. Their team handled everything."
– Vikram Singh - English Country House, Mussoorie

OTA onboarding is not just about getting listed. It's about being discovered, getting booked, and growing revenue. Whether you're a small homestay or a boutique hotel, OTAs are your gateway to scale.