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Budget Paradox: Why Cap Direct But Leave Indirect Unlimited?

While the direct channel, which is more profitable, has a cap on investment regardless of performance, the indirect channel enjoys an unlimited budget

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Three Steps to Encourage Guests and Increase Direct Booking

While balanced distribution across OTA, GDS, metasearch, and direct channels is key to your property’s visibility and profitability, a direct booking is the most valuable. As of 2024, direct website […]

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Why it’s Time for Boutique Hotels to Flip the Tech Stack

Independent hotels can punch above their weight by flipping the tech stack and putting guests first by using tech to enhance their experience

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Hotel Performance Marketing to Drive Direct Bookings

Performance marketing allows hotels to reach the right traveler at the right time across multiple digital touch-points

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Multi-Channel Abandoned Cart Recovery Playbook

Let’s bring these components together by taking a walk through the five essential components of a hotel cart abandonment recovery strategy

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Do’s & Don’ts To Turn Guest Data Into Direct Bookings

In this article, we show the key do’s and don’ts for turning untapped guest data into a repeatable process that fosters the guest loyalty and direct revenue

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Revenue Generation Actions To Maximize Transient Segments

Now is a perfect time for Revenue Generation Managers to focus on driving more revenue from the transient segments. Here are some action steps

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Why Hotels Should Adopt a Multi-Channel Distribution Approach

The old dichotomy of “direct vs OTA” is giving way to a more strategic and nuanced approach where both channels play a role in a distribution strategy

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How to Attract Travelers and Grow Direct Bookings

We explore 3 ways to drive more direct bookings designed to help maximize visibility, optimize pricing and create a frictionless online booking experience

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Hotels Can Win at eCommerce and Drive Direct Bookings

Here’s how to bring eCommerce best practices to your hotel website to boost direct bookings and reduce drop-offs

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