Singapore hotels sell to international leisure and business travellers who compare prices in seconds, with MICE a major driver of demand. A fast booking engine, a lowest-price direct rate, events online and Razorpay and Stripe at checkout make the difference.
Rates set in Singapore dollar; international guests see their own currency automatically.
Razorpay, Stripe and pay at property.
GST, Service charge — inclusive or on top, set per property.
English.
Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, Airbnb, Trip.com, Hotels.com — kept in sync through the channel manager.
Sell local tours and activities around Marina Bay, Orchard Road, Sentosa with the room.
Your rates stay in Singapore dollar. Guests arriving from other countries see converted prices automatically and can switch currency at any time.
Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, Airbnb, Trip.com, Hotels.com, Tripadvisor, Hotelbeds, Google Hotels stay in sync with your own website through the channel manager — and Price Match keeps the direct price the lowest.
Demand in Singapore moves with seasons and events. Plan rates, restrictions and offers around it.
| Season | When | Who books | What to sell direct |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICE and trade shows | Year-round | Delegates and corporate groups | Group blocks, corporate codes, meeting rooms |
| Grand Prix | Race weekend, usually September–October | Motorsport fans booking months ahead | Event packages, minimum stays |
| Holidays | June and December school holidays, Chinese New Year | Regional families and short-break visitors | Family rooms, multi-room booking |
What a hotel booking engine in Singapore needs to win the direct booking.
Checked and updated September 2026
Singapore hotels sell to international leisure and business travellers who compare prices in seconds, with MICE a major driver of demand.
Demand is steady year-round, boosted by conferences, exhibitions and major sporting events. Guests come from across Asia, Australia, India, Europe and the US, with many short business stays.
Singapore's GST is 9%, and most hotels add a 10% service charge — the classic "++" pricing. Guests increasingly expect to see the full amount up front; show it from the first page.
Conferences, trade shows and corporate travel are a large part of Singapore's demand. Group blocks, corporate codes and meeting rooms on your own website let planners book without a chain of emails.
Hotels using goDirects in Singapore range across Marina Bay, Orchard Road, Sentosa, Chinatown, Clarke Quay and Bugis — each with its own rooms, rates, taxes and payment settings.
A fast booking engine, a lowest-price direct rate, events online and Razorpay and Stripe at checkout make the difference.
Totals are calculated on the server using GST, Service charge as set for your property. Rates are in SGD, with converted prices shown to guests from other countries.
Available gateways: Razorpay, Stripe. Each payment is routed by the guest's card and country, and pay at property can run alongside.
It means service charge (usually 10%) and GST (9%) are added on top. goDirects can show prices inclusive or with a clear breakdown.
Stripe and Razorpay are available, alongside pay at property.
Prices in SGD and the guest's own currency, GST, Service charge, Razorpay, Stripe payments, booking in English, and connectivity to Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda.
Yes. Rates are set in Singapore dollar, and guests from other countries see converted prices for guidance.
Razorpay, Stripe, with smart routing, plus pay at property on the plans you choose.
They are configured per property and shown inclusive or on top, so the first price a guest sees is the price they pay.
Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, Airbnb, Trip.com, Hotels.com, Tripadvisor, Hotelbeds, Google Hotels, through the barrates channel manager.
Yes — your own extras and local partner operators' tours, transfers and activities in the same cart.
A 30-minute walkthrough with your rooms, rates and policies.