Cloudbeds

MARCH 15, 2023

Direct bookings are reservations guests confirm directly with a property without using an online travel agency (OTA) or 3rd party intermediary. Direct bookings are beneficial because they connect lodging businesses directly with potential customers and increase hotel revenue through money saved from OTA commissions.

OTA 98

OTA Revenue Sales Hotels 98

MediaBoom

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Travelers are booking smarter than ever, using search engines, OTAs, and social media to shape their journeys. With travel demand set to grow 8% annually by 2025 , nows the time to embrace bold hotel marketing strategies that captivate guests and boost bookings. Adjust your marketing efforts to prioritize high-performing channels.

Marketing Strategy 93

Marketing Strategy Hotel Marketing Market Marketing 93

Cloudbeds

JANUARY 10, 2025

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. Another key difference between metasearch sites and OTAs is the booking model.

Cost Per Click 52

Cost Per Click Market Marketing OTA 52

MediaBoom

AUGUST 23, 2024

Download Our FREE E-Book Outrank OTAs & Drive Direct Bookings With our SEO Blueprint Learn the secrets to driving more traffic to your hotel website, generating more leads, and ultimately increasing sales. First of all, leverage PPC platforms like Google Ads to reach specific demographics, geographic locations, and even traveler intent.

Resorts 86

Resorts Market Marketing Marketing Strategy 86

Hotelier Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Armed with this knowledge, along with guests travel intentions, preferred dates of stay, and even age range, gender and place of origin, hoteliers create packages and promotions that drive direct bookings, while enhancing brand recognition and maximizing revenue along the way.

Revenue Management 52

Revenue Management Revenue Market Marketing 52

SiteMinder

JUNE 12, 2024

The use of yield management should factor in the costs of channels – from GDSs, OTAs, wholesalers, meta search sites and property websites to direct calls – and therefore how to better yield your inventory by channel, customer and more. What are the elements of hotel yield management? This strategy aims to ensure maximum occupancy.

Yield Management 98

Yield Management Management Revenue Management Revenue 98

Q4Launch

JUNE 17, 2022

Many of the same principles can be applied across all your vacation rental landing pages and blog posts, so they will be more easily found by search engine users in your target market. It’s good to note here that creating new and optimized content on a weekly basis is critical to achieving long-term success with SEO.

Intent 52

Intent Market Marketing Digital Marketing 52