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

Hotel Speak

Houston TX, January 15, 2025 Hotels that allow Online Travel Agents (OTAs) to undercut their rates pay nearly 50% more for PPC leads, new research has revealed. The increased cost is driven by competition. OTAs increase their bids on branded searches when they know they can offer travelers the best price.

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

Hotel Speak

The DMA currently identifies 24 core platform services as Gatekeepers, with Google a key player, alongside online travel agency (OTA), Booking.com, designated in May 2024. Unlike CPC (Cost Per Click) models, these listings are displayed for free, with their positioning determined dynamically by search algorithms, similar to classic SEO.

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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. weve got you covered.

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How To Choose Marketing KPIs

gcommerce

While this KPI is not available for all campaigns, high impression share suggests that you’re being shown more than competing hotels and online travel agencies, creating recognition for your own brand. Clickthrough Rate (CTR) CTR, like conversion rate, suggests a qualified audience with a decent number of interactions per ad.

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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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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. Performance Max for Travel Goals : Implementing multi-channel campaigns for broader reach.

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The Most Profitable Marketing Channels for Hotels

Travelboom Marketing

Marketers must meet travelers where they shop—and in today’s digitally-dependent landscape, this means everywhere. We’ve detailed the most profitable marketing channels for hotels to help you reduce costs, improve performance and increase your bottom line. For most travel, hospitality, and tourism brands, the ROI is even higher.