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5 Things I Learned About the Future of Search at Google Marketing Live

It is apparent that Google aims to own and monetize this entire consumer journey. Hotels have seen this for a long time with the evolution of the knowledge panel and Google Hotel ads.

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Understanding Website Analytics for Hotels

Website analytics play a very important role in improving your hotel’s online presence. By understanding the performance of your vanity hotel website, you can improve your direct bookings.

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How to Increase Revenue Throughout the Customer Journey

Once every few years, a new technology comes along that surprises and delights us. Here we discuss how hotels can adopt revolutionary new tech that can help deliver record direct revenue.

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8 Missing Website Components That Are Costing Your Hotel Money

Here are 8 conversion-driven website components that could help you boost online reservations and profits for your business in the year ahead:

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How to Get a Fuller Picture of Your Competitors’ Room Rates

Not all room rates are created equal. As travellers, we understand this. Yet, when rate shopping as revenue managers, we can sometimes overlook this fundamental fact. If we see a […]

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Independent Hotels: An Action Plan to Win the Direct Booking

Building upon the customer relationship in the Dreaming, Planning and Booking phases, utilizing CRM and loyalty initiatives, hoteliers can win guest loyalty in the Experiencing and Sharing Phases.

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Conversion Rate Optimization: Most Important Factors Hotels Should Know

There are a host of ways you can increase the conversion rate on your hotel website. While this subject really requires a post in its own right, here are a few key practices to consider.

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Five Most Damaging Hotel Website Design Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Your hotel is constantly evolving and never stands still; your website needs to reflect this too. You don’t need experienced UX designers or substantial resources – just test, iterate and improve.

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What Guests Expect from Online Check-In, from Airlines to Hotels

When guests arrive at your property, no one wants to worry about countless check-in paperwork. The same goes for the online experience. Keep your online check-in simple for a great experience.

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Google Hotel Search: The Feature Which May Change Online Distribution

Unlike an interaction through a regular distribution channel, Google does not muzzle the hotelier when it comes to communicating with the guest, providing opportunities to improve guest loyalty.

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