Why Choose TripO Over Hotel Direct Booking Channels?While booking directly with a hotel might seem like the obvious choice, TripO offers several advantages that can enhance your travel experience and maximize your rewards:<table style="minWidth: 75px"><colgroup><col><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";font-weight:bold;word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">Feature</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";font-weight:bold;word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">TripO</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";font-weight:bold;word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">Book Direct with Hotel</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";font-weight:bold;word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">Pricing</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">Exclusive member rates often lower than direct booking rates</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">Standard rates, potentially less flexible pricing</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";font-weight:bold;word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">Rewards</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">Earn TripO Reward Points in addition to hotel loyalty points</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">Only earn hotel loyalty points</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";font-weight:bold;word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">Selection</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">Access to over 650,000 hotels worldwide</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">Limited to the specific hotel chain's inventory</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";font-weight:bold;word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">Flexibility</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">Easily compare rates and amenities across different hotels</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">Requires searching each hotel individually</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";font-weight:bold;word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">Convenience</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">One-stop shop for booking and managing your hotel stays</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">Requires managing separate bookings for each hotel</td></tr><tr><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";font-weight:bold;word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">Benefits</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">Potential for VIP perks and exclusive benefits at luxury hotels</td><td colspan="1" rowspan="1" style=";word-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;white-space:pre-wrap;border-top:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-right:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-bottom:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);border-left:0.5pt solid rgb(217, 217, 217);">Limited to the hotel's standard loyalty program benefits</td></tr></tbody></table>TripO gives you the power of choice, value, and convenience. 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Feature	TripO	Book Direct with Hotel
Pricing	Exclusive member rates often lower than direct booking rates	Standard rates, potentially less flexible pricing
Rewards	Earn TripO Reward Points in addition to hotel loyalty points	Only earn hotel loyalty points
Selection	Access to over 650,000 hotels worldwide	Limited to the specific hotel chain's inventory
Flexibility	Easily compare rates and amenities across different hotels	Requires searching each hotel individually
Convenience	One-stop shop for booking and managing your hotel stays	Requires managing separate bookings for each hotel
Benefits	Potential for VIP perks and exclusive benefits at luxury hotels	Limited to the hotel's standard loyalty program benefits