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The hidden cost of rate disparity: OTAs undercutting hotels responsible for 50% rise in Cost Per Click (CPC)

Hotel Speak

Analysis of 27million Cost per Click (CPC) impressions shows hotels are forced to pay an average of 47% more per click than if they offered the lowest nightly rate on their own website, a study by global hotel technology specialist SHR shows 1. To learn more about SHR, visit www.shrgroup.com.

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Hotel Digital Marketing in a Down Economy- Part 2

gcommerce

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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Key Metrics to Measure the Success of Your Digital Ad Campaigns

MediaBoom

In fact, more than 75 percent of marketers struggle to track the return on investment for their digital campaigns. With the right numbers, you can determine exactly whether or not the money you invest in your digital marketing strategy is well-spent. Costs per click can vary significantly based on your industry.

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Everything You Need to Know About Tripadvisor Sponsored Placements

Travelboom Marketing

By clicking on the hotel profile, we have left the Sponsored Placements program and are now on the hotel’s Tripadvisor profile page. What is concerning here is SLS South Beach may have just paid a very high cost per click to have someone visit their profile, only to be presented with rates from three different OTAs.

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Hotel Distribution Channels- Types & Strategies to Optimize

Hotelogix

  No Marketing Costs: No need for digital marketing or advertising to acquire these guests. Cons: Unpredictable Revenue: Walk-ins are hard to forecast, leading to fluctuating occupancy rates. Walk-ins Pros:  Instant Revenue: Walk-ins generate immediate bookings resulting in increased revenue.