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Impact of New DMA legislation: Future of Google + Hotels in Europe

Hotel Speak

The DMA currently identifies 24 core platform services as Gatekeepers, with Google a key player, alongside online travel agency (OTA), Booking.com, designated in May 2024. Unlike CPC (Cost Per Click) models, these listings are displayed for free, with their positioning determined dynamically by search algorithms, similar to classic SEO.

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

Cloudbeds

And yet, many hotels overlook metasearch in their digital marketing strategy , missing out on opportunities to reach a broader segment of travelers, compete for business with online travel agencies (OTAs), and drive direct bookings. Much like with OTAs, the search results then display a list of available hotels and rates in the destination.