metasearch

This pay per stay bidding strategy allows partners to pay only when the guest stay has actually occurred, removing any risk of cancellation for the partner

Unlike other advertising types, metasearch ads appear on metasearch sites when shoppers have narrowed down hotels and are looking at rates and availability

Price-comparison websites are a significant source of such bookings, and new tools are making it easier for smaller hoteliers to ramp up their ad purchases

There’s no doubt Google is on the rise and we expect the likes of Tripadvisor and Trivago, described by some as zombie companies, to be acquired or lifted

It’s not just what channels you’re on and which people you’re reaching, it’s important to think about the marketing message you use to inspire confidence

In addition to pure profitability, there are other advantages to having active Ads campaigns, probably unknown to many, and perhaps important to some hotels

2020 will largely be remembered for the impact of COVID-19. From a metasearch perspective, it will also be remembered for the introduction and expansion of paid placement products

If you have had difficulty locating a live ad on an metasearch publisher, do you know all the components necessary for proper coverage? Do displayed ads show correct rate to the customer?

Tripadvisor was the undisputed king of hotel reviews and research with great reach in organic search – that is, until Google Travel tilted consumer traffic in its own direction and competitors closed the gap

Hotel marketing is more complex than ever before. There are more channels, constant changes in major search engines and increased competition from sites like Airbnb