how to win direct hotel bookings from data
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Senior editor and moderator
Deputy editor and producer
Kevin May
Linda Fox
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~3.38 million check-ins every day1.2 billion people traveled across the globe in 20163.9% more than the previous yearSource: UNWTO (World Tourism Organization)
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Hotel Search & Booking Journey
1) Source: Phocuswright Report, "Search, Shop, Buy: The New Digital Funnel. June 2015”
Metasearch
OTA
Inspiration Search Compare Booking
More than 1 out of every 2 online hotel bookers (travelers) uses metasearch when looking for hotels. 1
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2 millionDomestic travelers
79% of clicks go to profiles that have a description
13 millionInternational travelers
Source: Institut d‘Estadistica de les Illes Balears, “Flujo de Turistas (FRONTUR) Diciembre 2016 y acumulado 2016”
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Traveler types
Business traveler
looking for a trip during the week
+ searches on Monday mornings
Vacation traveler
looking for a trip of at least 1 week
+ searches during weekends
Weekend traveler
looking for aweekend getaway
+ searches on Thursday and Friday evenings
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Same content throughout the year
Hotel A
Hotel Amenities
Hotel News
Images
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel News
Images
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Summer festival Business event
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Targeted content to attract the right traveler
Hotel B
Summer festival Business event
Hotel Amenities
Hotel News
Business-related photos
Stay with us during ITB and enjoy WiFi in your room and shuttle service to the fair venue
for free
Hotel Amenities
Hotel News
Leisure-related photos
Take advantage of our special offer for free access to our terrace pool and buffet breakfast during the summer festival
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Who wins? Content based on data
Hotel A Hotel B
vs
Optimized content + special hotel news = average +82% clicks ➔ more direct bookings
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Take a look at their pricing strategies
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147 €Holiday Out
Sleep Inn
City Hotel
Harbor Plaza
Best Northern
Rindner Hotel
Western Resort