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How to increase holiday bookings

SiteMinder

Holiday bookings refer to the reservations made by individuals or groups for accommodation, travel, and other related services during their vacation period. Almost all survey participants in the US (92%) said using a travel professional, completely or somewhat, enhanced their holiday experience. What are holiday bookings?

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10 Benefits of CPC Marketing for Hotels

Travelboom Marketing

If leveraged successfully, cost-per-click advertising can attract and retain customers , as well as introduce your brand to a new audience. This cost-effective marketing channel offers targeted campaigns that provide both a short and long-term return. Plus, when you use mobile PPC ads , you can reach customers anywhere.

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

Cloudbeds

Unlike Google’s Free Booking Links, this feature is only available to hoteliers; OTAs and resellers can not participate. If you’re listed on OTAs, you’re probably already listed on metasearch channels too. Checking rates in one place makes decision-making faster and easier, benefiting travelers and hoteliers.

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TripConnect: TripAdvisor Instant Booking and CPC Campaigns

Little Hotelier

TripConnect comes in two models: TripAdvisor Instant Booking and TripConnect Cost-Per-Click. TripConnect Cost-Per-Click is an established advertising feature, which allows you to boost the ranking of your listings by bidding for the top spots in search. How much does TripConnect charge per click?

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

Cloudbeds

Here we break things down for you, explaining how to calculate guest acquisition cost and the different costs to factor in. What is guest acquisition cost (GAC)? Also known as customer acquisition cost (CAC), guest acquisition cost is the average amount of money a hotel spends to entice travelers to make bookings.

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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. OTAs are pushing hard to regain their footing. decrease YoY.

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Your ultimate guide to Google Hotel Ads

SiteMinder

Google is no longer just a search engine and a verb, but also one of the top places where travellers begin their hotel search. Within just a few clicks, their search can be narrowed down to a handful of properties, with the top listings benefiting tremendously in shaping their perception of what is available and within their budget.