Varaustavat

Varaustavat is a Finnish term meaning "reservation methods." It is formed from varaus (reservation) and tavat (plural of tapa, method) and is used to describe the different channels through which a customer can make a booking. The concept is widely used in hospitality, travel, event management, and rental services to categorize how customers can secure a service or product.

Common varaustavat include online bookings via a website or mobile app, telephone reservations, in-person bookings at a service desk, and email or messaging-based requests. Some organizations also categorize third-party platforms, such as travel agencies or booking portals, as varaustavat.

Terminology and related terms: varauskanavat (reservation channels), varausjärjestelmä (booking system), varausprosessi (booking process), and varauksen tekeminen (making a reservation). These terms are often used interchangeably in Finnish-language business and customer service contexts.

Usage note: The term is primarily used in Finnish-language contexts and is not tied to a single official standard, though it is widely understood in customer service and operations documentation.

Example usage: Hotellin varaustavat ovat verkkosivuston varauslomake, puhelinvaraus ja sähköpostilla tehtävä varaus.