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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. But how is it affecting hotels in reality? And what do hotels need to do to protect their visibility and revenue?

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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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SEO vs. SEM: What’s Best for Your Business’ Marketing Strategy?

Social Hospitality

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM). Understanding SEM Search Engine Marketing (SEM) , also known as paid search, involves promoting your website through paid ads to show up at the top of search engine results. Cost-Per-Thousand Impressions (CPM): Pay based on the number of impressions your ad receives.

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

gcommerce

This model was advantageous for independent hotels with limited marketing budgets, as costs were directly tied to actual bookings. However, Google's move to a PPC model means hotels running these campaigns via Google now incur costs based on ad clicks, regardless of whether these clicks convert into bookings.

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The Most Profitable Marketing Channels for Hotels

Travelboom Marketing

Unfortunately, there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to marketing for hotels, and the days of dumping dollars into a single channel are long gone. Marketers must meet travelers where they shop—and in today’s digitally-dependent landscape, this means everywhere. Check out the top benefits of CPC marketing for hotels.

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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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