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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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Impact of New DMA legislation: Future of Google + Hotels in Europe

Hotel Speak

The European Commissions Digital Markets Act (DMA) has made many headlines since it came into force. And its impact on hotel marketing is being discussed in all corners of the world. And what do hotels need to do to protect their visibility and revenue? But how is it affecting hotels in reality?

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How secondary OTAs are disrupting hotel rate strategy

Hospitality Today

These lesser-known platforms—often fed by wholesalers or affiliate networks—are increasingly undercutting hotels’ direct rates, eroding price parity and digital marketing effectiveness. For independent and boutique hotels without big-brand muscle, the problem is particularly acute.

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Google hotel ads’ sunsets commission-based bidding, now what?

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On February 20th, Google officially sunset its commission-based bidding strategy for Google Hotel Ads, leaving properties across the globe faced with the difficult decision of whether or not to fund their own Google Hotel Ads program or go dark and let the OTAs gobble up revenue share. What if there were a better option?

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How To Choose Marketing KPIs

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Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs, are the backbone of your hotel’s digital marketing. They inform decisions about marketing channels, help with campaign optimization, and, most importantly, let you measure the success of your marketing efforts. But how do you choose the right marketing KPIs for your hotel?

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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. Take advantage of this and suggest personalized experiences and generate even more revenue.

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The Most Profitable Marketing Channels for Hotels

Travelboom Marketing

Leveraging the proper mix of digital marketing channels is paramount in generating a long-term, sustainable revenue stream. We’ve detailed the most profitable marketing channels for hotels to help you reduce costs, improve performance and increase your bottom line.