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Google Hotel Ads

Google Hotel Ads is the space where Google shows a hotel's prices across several channels inside its search and maps. It works like a metasearch engine and is a key battleground for the hotel's direct rate to compete next to the OTAs. Being well placed there can win back bookings that would otherwise go to commission.

Example On Google Hotel Ads, the hotel's own site shows 8 euros cheaper than Booking and wins the direct booking.

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What is Google Hotel Ads?
Google Hotel Ads is an advertising platform by Google that displays hotel rates and availability directly in search results and Google Maps, acting as a metasearch engine. Its goal is to let hotels compete in price and visibility alongside OTAs. For instance, a user searching for a hotel in London will see multiple prices for the same property, including the hotel's direct rate.
How does Google Hotel Ads work?
It works on a pay-per-click (PPC) model where the hotel or its agency sends a live feed of rates and availability to Google, and Google displays it next to OTA listings. When a user clicks the hotel's ad, they are taken to the hotel's website to complete the booking, and the hotel pays only for that click.
What is the purpose of Google Hotel Ads and how does it differ from Google Business Profile?
Its purpose is to drive direct bookings by allowing a hotel's rate to compete directly with OTAs on Google's search and map results, reducing commission costs. It differs from Google Business Profile, which is a free listing for basic information (like address and phone), because Hotel Ads requires a paid data feed and shows live pricing, while Business Profile only provides static info.

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