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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

Gatekeepers are large digital platforms that provide core services, such as search engines. For example, gatekeepers must allow their business users to promote their services and complete contracts with customers outside of the gatekeepers platform. They are designated gatekeepers if they meet certain criteria outlined by the DMA.

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How secondary OTAs are disrupting hotel rate strategy

Hospitality Today

Marketing costs rise as control drops: Hotels that invest in SEO, PPC, and loyalty programs often see their cost-per-click soar—while OTAs still win the booking with a cheaper rate.

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The Secrets to Running a High-Performing Amazon Advertising Campaign

Social Hospitality

Implement keyword research Keyword research lets you pinpoint the popular words and phrases your target audience uses while searching for products or services they need. Use Amazon’s cost-per-click (CPC) model Amazon’s CPC model allows you to control your costs by setting a maximum bid for each click on your ad.

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How hotel marketers can successfully navigate the sunsetting of Google’s Cost per Acquisition (CPA) and similar commission-based bidding

Amadeus Hospitality

Google’s change has no impact on the model used by Amadeus’ metasearch customers running Amadeus Metasearch Demand Services on a Cost Per Acquisition (CPA) or Cost per Click (CPC) basis. Furthermore, the Amadeus metasearch program is fully integrated into iHotelier.

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Unlocking the Power of Mediaboom’s Google Ads Cost Calculator

MediaBoom

Number of Sales Per Month – You’ll have an estimate of the number of units you will sell each month as a direct result of your ad campaigns. In this context, a “unit” can be a widget or a service. If you manage them internally, factor in the salary and overhead costs of your dedicated staff.

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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. The report flagged the hotel industry as an example of a sector working to leverage technology to help provide a more premium service. What are holiday bookings?