#141: Transforming Hotel Websites into Direct Booking Machines | with Tarun Goyal
The Modern Hotelier · David Millili & Steve Carran
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Show Notes
What if independent hotels could outsmart OTAs at their own game?
In this episode of The Modern Hotelier, we sit down with Tarun Goyal, the founder & CEO of Simplotel, to uncover how hotels can increase direct bookings by leveraging the same digital strategies as major OTAs. Tarun shares his journey from Amazon and Expedia to building a tech-driven hospitality powerhouse, helping independent hotels convert more visitors, personalize guest experiences, and maximize revenue.
Key Takeaways:
- How OTAs use personalization, and how hotels can do it too
- The must-have website features that drive direct bookings
- The biggest mistakes hotels make with their digital presence
- How speed, SEO, and engagement impact revenue
- Why hyper-personalization is the future of hotel marketing
Whether you're a hotelier looking to boost bookings, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about the future of hospitality, this episode is packed with game-changing insights.
Watch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qtz_r2qUYbw
This episode is Sponsored by Simplotel: https://www.simplotel.com/
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The Modern Hotelier is produced, edited, and published by Make More Media
Links:
Tarun on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tgoyal/?originalSubdomain=in
Simplotel: https://www.simplotel.com/
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