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

Cloudbeds

Metasearch engines, on the other hand, work on a cost-per-click business model (something well discuss in more detail below). Bidding on metasearch ads Depending on the platform, hotels typically can choose between two metasearch payment models: cost-per-click (CPC) or commission-based.

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Hotel Revenue Management Strategies That Work

Travelboom Marketing

Segmenting the hotel’s advertising audiences into groups with similar characteristics creates opportunities for tailored messaging to maximize your cost-per-click ad dollars —and your profits. Value-Added Services and Upselling Armed with data about your customer base, targeting guests with upsell opportunities is easy.

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13 ways to attract more direct bookings for your hotel

Cloudbeds

Hotels can bid on metasearch advertising placements and pay when consumers click on the ad. Metasearch differs from OTAs in that you can direct travelers back to your website to drive direct bookings, and it works on a non-commission model; instead, you pay a cost per click (CPC).

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New Features for PPC Ads in 2024

Travelboom Marketing

The improved decision-making and intuitive campaign adjustments ensure the hotel’s cost-per-click marketing is beneficial and cost-effective. Leaving AI to watch for trends in Google Ads performance leads to smarter PPC bidding strategies without adding to your workload.

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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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How to calculate your Guest Acquisition Cost (GAC) in 2023

Cloudbeds

She clicks on the link to your hotel booking engine from the site, but ultimately she goes to Booking.com because it’s showing the lowest price, and she books there. Each of these touchpoints can come with costs to your hotel.

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Hotel revenue management strategies and solutions

SiteMinder

The growth of metasearch OTAs often outperform individual hotels in metasearch positioning and cost-per-click (CPC) performance. Upsell other hotel products Revenue opportunities extend far beyond simply selling your rooms. Remember, each segment will have a unique opportunity for you to gain extra business or revenue.