Vibez & Answerz
Turning Discovery into Conversion
The Uncomfortable Truth: Margin is Leaking
Direct bookings are shrinking. OTAs are winning.
Every booking pushed through an OTA quietly erodes your profit and the balance of power has already shifted away from hotels.
Key Points
- OTA commission range: 15–30%
- Direct booking vs OTA margin comparison
- Simple equation: Direct booking = Profit
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The market has changed (but hotel websites haven't)
Peoples are overwhelmed by inspiration
Looking for "shortcuts" to bypass the noise
- Behaviour shift: TikTok / Reels / YouTube / Search → website
- Comparison:
- Guest mindset: "Can I picture myself there?" What's the vibe?
- Hotel site: specs, galleries, maps
UGC is a decision layer not just "inspiration"
Today's consumers are looking for ...
- Real people
- Real answers to their questions
- Real experiences – The good & Bad
Guests don't need more 'dreaming' & inspo…
they need vibe check & answers.
Rooms, noise, breakfast, location – objections...answered by real guests.
- What's the room really like?
- Is breakfast worth it?
- Is it good for couples / families / business?
- What's nearby?
- Is it quiet?
From static brochure to Brand-Led Performance Hub
Consumer-centric experience
Curated with decision worthy content
Shows the vibe travellers are looking for
Answers planning questions that unlock decisions
Connects content directly to booking
Benefits
- Consumer centric - Saves time - vibe check, explore plan, all in 1 place.
- More time on site, deep engagement, strong intent signal
- First-party data - Powerful retargeting signal for media spend
- Know exactly what content is driving conversion and optimize
"No conversion impact"
is a measurement problem
Invisible content can't influence
measurable outcomes.
Failure points checklist:
- Buried below the fold
- Static imagery
- No attribution
- No funnel ownership
- No control over curation & content
If These Were Solved,
You'd Expect:
- Higher first-time conversion
- Greater confidence for the 'in the consideration phase customers'
- More time spent on website
- A clearer premium justification without price pressure

