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

Cloudbeds

These costs are primarily comprised of marketing and distribution expenses such as advertising, fees, and commissions, but technology, labor, and other expenses may also be included. When people plan a trip online, accommodation operators have opportunities to connect with them at various touch points on the traveler’s purchase journey.

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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. In fact, the extra investment driving this change is making itself felt in other ways too. from $0.16

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13 ways to attract more direct bookings for your hotel

Cloudbeds

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.

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Promote Your Hotel Before It Opens – 10 Strategies For Success

Travelboom Marketing

Increasing brand awareness and generating demand will be key in ensuring your hotel is successful moving forward. Prior to promoting your hotel before it opens, you’ll want to develop the essential elements of your brand, including your logo, color scheme and brand concept.

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