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It’s okay to lean on OTAs to fluff out your bookings every now and again, but your focus should be on securing and maintaining a consistent flow of direct bookings.

There are proven fundamentals that will help drive direct bookings more efficiently and help your hotel come out on top. A focused strategy for your hotel website is a step in the right direction.

After the peak season comes the shoulder season, and eventually the low season, and you’ll have to struggle with attracting guests and reaching maximum hotel occupancy. This is the harsh reality.

While a great strategy can take considerable time and effort, metasearch is the most powerful online acquisition tool you have at your disposal. It’s time to start making the most of its potential.

As online businesses have become more skilled in their use of data, the online purchasing journey has evolved from a three-stage funnel into a complex, interconnected web.

Brands heavily invest in digital marketing campaigns and loyalty programs to try and build loyalty. Independent hotels can compete with brands by optimizing for all five stages of booking a hotel.

How can I get more bookings and more revenue? This is the question that every hotelier should regularly ask themselves to keep their business thriving!

A successful metasearch bidding strategy is far from one-size-fits-all. Adapting to macro behavioral trends as they emerge is essential for any enterprising hotel.

These attacks infect eCommerce websites with malicious code. Once a website is infected, payment card information is “skimmed” during a transaction without the merchant or consumer being aware.

The OTAs have dominated the direct booking space for years. But now, hotels have almost caught up. Last year, the hotel industry captured 49% of direct bookings.