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How hotel marketers can successfully navigate the sunsetting of Google’s Cost per Acquisition (CPA) and similar commission-based bidding

Amadeus Hospitality

Google’s change has no impact on the model used by Amadeus’ metasearch customers running Amadeus Metasearch Demand Services on a Cost Per Acquisition (CPA) or Cost per Click (CPC) basis. Furthermore, the Amadeus metasearch program is fully integrated into iHotelier.

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Hotels under pressure to respond as OTA competition for guests lead gen explodes — SHR Group’s Hotel Industry Trends Report 2024

Hotel Speak

The battle for direct bookings has entered a new phase as online travel agents (OTAs) ramp up efforts to establish ownership of hotel guests and their booking journeys, a new report from hospitality technology specialist SHR Group reveals. Rod Jimenez, CEO of SHR Group, said: “This is a turning point for the hospitality industry.

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What is hotel metasearch marketing? The complete guide for lodging properties

Cloudbeds

The most popular metasearch platforms in the hospitality industry include Google Hotel Ads, Tripadvisor, KAYAK, Trivago, Hopper, and Skyscanner. Additional booking details may also be provided, such as the cancellation policy, amenities, and inclusions like free breakfast or Wi-Fi. What is hotel metasearch marketing?

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Trivago’s Free Booking Links: What they are, how they work, and benefits

Cloudbeds

Free Bookings Links vs. Trivago’s ads When advertising on Trivago, you can choose between three campaign models: pay-per-click (or cost-per-click), pay-per-booking, and pay-per-stay. In the cost-per-click model (CPC), the hotel pays the amount it bids for each click.

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Hotel Digital Marketing in a Down Economy- Part 2

gcommerce

With the current economic climate, we have seen significant increases in the average cost-per-click (CPC) on hotel metasearch channels. This type of model covers the up-front media required to run campaigns and you pay a commission net revenue (after cancellations). Right now, we are in a valley with CPCs at a 22.5%

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Google Ads for Hotels – Ace Your Next Campaign With 13 Tips

MediaBoom

According to Google , since 2015, Hotel Ads referrals have increased year-over-year by 2.4x, proving the efficacy of advertising campaigns in the hospitality sector. Hospitality brands bid to get their ad on the prime cyber real estate that is Maps and Search results. Google Ads for hotels utilize a bidding system.

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Hotel revenue management strategies and solutions

SiteMinder

The fluctuating demand, strong competition, and ever-changing e-commerce landscape in hospitality necessitate constant attention and strategic adaptation. The growth of metasearch OTAs often outperform individual hotels in metasearch positioning and cost-per-click (CPC) performance.