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Forms and Benefits of Online Reservation Systems: Empirical Evidence from a Census of Star-Rated Hotels in Accra

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  • Peace Ankor

    (Department of Hospitality and Tourism, Sunyani Technical University, Ghana)

  • Ntow-Gyan Kwame

    (Department of Hospitality and Tourism, Sunyani Technical University, Ghana)

  • Jane Dery

    (Department of Hospitality and Tourism, Sunyani Technical University, Ghana)

  • Edwina Asamoah

    (Department of Hospitality and Tourism, Sunyani Technical University, Ghana)

  • Laura Lardi Issaka

    (Department of Hospitality and Tourism, Sunyani Technical University, Ghana)

Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to explore the forms and benefits of online reservation systems among star-rated hotels in Accra Metropolis, Ghana. Methodology: A cross-sectional design and questionnaire were used to gather data from 183 reservation/front office managers of the star-rated hotels through a census. Descriptive statistics such as means, standard deviations, frequencies, percentages, and the Chi-square test were employed. Findings: OTAs (45.1%) and hotel-owned websites (44.8%) were the dominant ORS platforms, while GDS accounted for 10.1%. Major benefits included quick payment processing (M = 3.785, SD = 0.44), maximized reservations (M = 3.639, SD = 0.55), and 24/7 accessibility (M = 3.634, SD = 0.50). Chi-square analysis revealed significant associations between ORS types and benefits such as instant payment, wider coverage, and operational efficiency (p

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  • Peace Ankor & Ntow-Gyan Kwame & Jane Dery & Edwina Asamoah & Laura Lardi Issaka, 2025. "Forms and Benefits of Online Reservation Systems: Empirical Evidence from a Census of Star-Rated Hotels in Accra," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(8), pages 368-384, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-8:p:368-384
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