Every month the trivago content team rejects hundreds of images submitted by hotel managers. Why? It’s two fold. First off, the photos fail to meet our quality standards. Secondly, it may sound cruel, but no image can be less damaging than a bad image. So instead of risking it, consult our simple tips for better [...] The post 5 Tips for Hotel Photos That Sell appeared first on trivago Business Blog ..read more

No, trivago isn’t a booking site; it’s a hotel metasearch. Have more questions you want to ask about trivago? We answer your top 6 here. The post 6 Questions Hoteliers Ask about trivago appeared first on trivago Business Blog ..read more

It’s an indisputable fact that the importance of photos and reviews set expectations and significantly affect travelers’ decisions. Yet, they’re just small parts of a bigger picture. The first step in promoting your property to prospective guests on trivago is by adding all the property details to your trivago profile. So, which ones do you have to [...] The post The Importance of Property Details to a Hotel’s Online Performance appeared first on trivago Business Blog ..read more

With thousands of Rate Connect campaigns active on trivago, independent hoteliers like you worldwide are eager to learn the ways they can run theirs as optimized as possible. To help you maximize your potential for direct bookings with trivago’s Rate Connect, log in to trivago Business Studio and follow these three easy tips and tricks [...] The post 3 Tips for an Optimized Rate Connect Campaign on trivago appeared first on trivago Business Blog ..read more

Even in our ever-evolving digital era, many hoteliers leave out one essential business ingredient: a website. Although a free social media page can serve as a convenient pseudo-homepage, the lack of investment into an official website simply limits a property’s online presence and potential. And let’s be honest, even a lackluster website does more harm [...] The post The Top 5 Opportunities a Website Unlocks for Hoteliers appeared first on trivago Business Blog ..read more

Direct bookings are music to a hotelier’s ears. So, what’s the best way to help travelers book directly with the accommodation that ticks all the right boxes? trivago’s free booking links will do the trick. As trivago continues to reshape the way travelers search for and compare rates on metasearch, it’s also supporting independent hoteliers [...] The post trivago’s Free Booking Links Bring Travelers and Hoteliers One Step Closer appeared first on trivago Business Blog ..read more

The quality and availability of basic room amenities can make or break the guest experience. Give guests exactly what they want—only better. The post The Room Amenities That Matter Most to Your Hotel Guests appeared first on trivago Business Blog ..read more

When browsing for accommodations online, future travelers are looking for rooms that reflect modern comfort and value for money. Naturally, better-looking rooms lead to more bookings. It’s as simple as that. So, how do you tackle dated accommodations to meet the quality stay guests expect to enjoy? It’s actually easier than you think because it’s [...] The post 5 Affordable Ways to Improve the Look of Your Hotel Rooms appeared first on trivago Business Blog ..read more

A hotel loyalty program can boost the number of nights booked by almost 50%—if it’s a good one. The post 10 Common Pitfalls of Loyalty Programs for Independent Hotels appeared first on trivago Business Blog ..read more

The guest experience has become more than just upgrades and fancy espresso makers in rooms. It’s become a phenomenon that touches every aspect of travel. For example, the amount that travelers are willing to spend on in-destination tours and activities is projected to be worth $266.7 billion by 2027, according to Research and Markets. That [...] The post How to Create Memorable Guest Experiences appeared first on trivago Business Blog ..read more