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Hotel Digital Marketing in a Down Economy- Part 2

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Online Travel Agent sites (OTAs) compete heavily on these channels to steal market share. With the current economic climate, we have seen significant increases in the average cost-per-click (CPC) on hotel metasearch channels. Right now, we are in a valley with CPCs at a 22.5% decrease YoY.

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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

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Increased bidding on key search terms, including ‘brand searches’ that identify particular hotels, has sparked a sudden increase in cost-per-click, with Google Ads rising 62.5% In fact, the extra investment driving this change is making itself felt in other ways too. from $0.16 to $0.48 (up 128.6%). Download the report here.

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

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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. What is hotel metasearch marketing?

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

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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.