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This is probably the most interesting part, as native ads are mostly intended for destination searches (“hotels in Boston”) and not branded searches

It’s impossible to predict how this decision by Google will actually affect performance in the long run. Maybe we’ll see a boost for Responsive Search Ads

When trying to meet various needs, it is emphasized that a single customer can have different digital “modes” depending on their traveling context

Strategy around getting customers, prospective or otherwise, to engage with your email content is the thing. We look at ways to improve campaign outcomes

Inspiring your guests to spend more starts before they even set foot in your Hotel. Make it effortless for your guests to spend and they will spend more!

Finding the right OTA for a small hotel is not as simple as it sounds. Each one has trade offs and are not created equal. Here are a few considerations:

Last year, we published a Black Friday report showing impact on hotel bookings. We saw a 47% jump in campaign conversions and 58% increase in direct revenue

There’s a constant debate on whether the Global Distribution System (GDS) surpasses a book direct strategy or is it the other way around

The ideology around the digital marketing budget needs to evolve, rather than asking the question “how much am I going to spend” we should be asking this

For APAC travelers looking to venture outside their home country, the largest growth was for dates 31-60 days out, which saw a jump from 10% to 15%