booking

How to get more bookings through your hotel’s Facebook page

Within the travel world, nothing is more powerful than the social connection between people, particularly through Facebook. If travellers aren’t sharing photos and videos of their trip, then they’re probably […]

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Taking advantage of indecision to drive direct bookings

Currently, there are several indicators showing that there is significant indecision among customers when choosing accommodation. NB: This is an article by GuestCentric This stems from the huge diversity of highly […]

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Four ways hotels can increase direct bookings

A new study from Barclays Corporate Banking has found that 37% of British holidaymakers plan to book their stays directly through hotel websites or self-accommodation providers this year compared to […]

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Make messages simple to persuade guests to book direct

Industry jargon gets between you and your guests. It can reduce the number of bookings you get, both on your own website and elsewhere. For example, the phrase ‘book direct’, […]

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Travel apps need a data centric approach to marketing

It’s a case of good news/bad news for the travel app industry. The good news is that people are using apps to book travel more often than ever. The bad […]

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Business Travelers Expect Cross Device Integration

The business travel arm of the Expedia group, announces results from its 4th edition Egencia Business Travel and Technology Survey* today, highlighting the increasing desire by business travelers for technology […]

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Hyatt Signs Deal With Booking.com as Hedge Against Expedia Impasse

Hyatt and Booking.com quietly signed a new and restructured distribution agreement in early June about a year short of the prior agreement’s expiration as the U.S.-based hotel chain seeks leverage […]

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Indirect Booking Linked To Lower Guest Satisfaction

When guests book through an independent travel website or mobile app instead of directly with the hotel, they are more likely to experience a problem and be less satisfied with […]

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What Does TripAdvisor’s New “Best Value” Ranking Mean for Hotels?

Travelers have spoken, and TripAdvisor has heeded their wishes. According to the 2016 TripBarometer Study, 93 percent of TripAdvisor survey respondents ranked price as the most importance influence on accommodation […]

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13 Tips to Get More Bookings from Facebook

Are you using social media to connect with your existing customers and bring in new guests? We are in the midst of a social marketing revolution, and there are huge […]

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