Kay Walten

Kay Walten

Keep More, Stress Less: A Smarter Way to Boost Direct Bookings

Ditch the OTA commission fees—win guest loyalty and keep more of what you earn.

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Smart Pineapple
Apr 23, 2025
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OTAs are convenient, sure—but they can eat up to 30% of your revenue. That’s a steep price to pay for bookings you could earn directly.

When you optimize for direct bookings, you don’t just protect your profit—you strengthen the guest experience from the very first click.

Let’s talk about how to make direct bookings feel effortless for guests and good for your business.

In This Edition:

✅ Why guests rely on OTAs (and how to counter it)
✅ Smart strategies to grow direct bookings
✅ Simple personalization tactics that build loyalty
✅ Easy tech wins to make your site work harder
✅ What real guest engagement looks like

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