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Reduce OTA Dependency and Take Control of Your Booking Channels

Reducing your ota reliance doesn’t mean turning away from these platforms entirely. Instead, it’s about strategically shifting more of your bookings

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How to Solve Common Challenges in Your Booking Funnel

We look at common challenges at each stage of the booking funnel. Plus, we will give you actionable strategies to overcome them

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CPC or CPA on Metasearch: Which One Is Right For You?

For those running metasearch on a CPA model, the deadline to find a new way to access metasearch is approaching, and fast

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How to Work With OTAs (tips for negotiating fair fees)

When the relationship is finely tuned and tailored such that OTAs don’t become your only channel, the cost is more than compensated for by bookings

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The Basics of Facebook Advertising for Hotels

Facebook advertising basics can help your ad campaigns run more effectively and reward you with an increased ROI when you set realistic goals

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Booking.com Fees: Insights and Hotel Best Practices

While the fees charged by OTAs like Booking.com can take a chunk out of your bottom line, there are a few ways that you can effectively grow revenue

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How to Generate More Direct Bookings and Boost Hotel Revenue

With the right strategies in place, hotels can effectively boost their direct bookings, enhance revenue streams and establish stronger guest relationships

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7 Design Trends to Convert Travelers on Your Website

Here are 7 design trends for 2024 that will give your website a boost and make it more attractive to Internet users

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Mastering Hotel OTAs: 8 Ways to Overcome Pain Points

While some unique properties can thrive by cutting out third parties and going direct, most hotels rely on OTAs, especially during the low season

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How Google and Meta Could Disrupt Travel Discovery with AI

We explore the rise of AI assistants in the travel space, their capabilities and how they could impact brands’ visibility and marketing strategies

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