Expert Insights

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10 Strategies to Captivate Guests and Generate More Direct Bookings

Customization, engagement, and innovation are your greatest allies. Embrace them, and watch your bookings soar to new heights

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The Role of Customer Segmentation in Revenue Management

To stay competitive in the ever-evolving hotel industry, implementing effective customer segmentation strategies is not just an option, it’s a necessity

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Hotels Must Offer Something Competing Digital Intermediaries Cannot

Third party encroachment on the customer booking journey means higher costs for hotels to achieve visibility in the eye of the consumer

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No, Loyalty Does Not Increase ADR, But It’s Still Worth It

Why would you expect your discount-based loyalty program to increase your ADR? It’s counter intuitive and mathematically impossible

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How Google Ads Integration Elevates Your Direct Booking Strategy

Hoteliers are turning to various online strategies to capture attention of potential guests, and Google Ads has become a game-changing tool

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5 Best Ancillary Revenue Ideas to Increase Hotel Revenue Streams

Ancillary revenue becomes a creative and strategic way to level the playing field by leveraging the uniqueness of an independent hotel

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Best Practices for Hotel Inventory Management

From optimizing revenue to enhancing guest experiences, a well-structured inventory management strategy is essential

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Hotel Marketing KPIs Must Change to Drive Commercial Strategy

You can run a marketing campaign with stellar awareness, traffic or return, but the hotel as a whole could still be underperforming

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How AI Will Affect Paid Search for Hoteliers

To help you learn how AI is improving digital marketing strategies such as paid search this article outlines everything you need to know

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Trivago Free Booking Links: How They Work and Benefits

Trivago Free Booking Links aim to support independent hoteliers with the means to get ahead of their competition and secure more direct bookings

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