#141: Transforming Hotel Websites into Direct Booking Machines | with Tarun Goyal

The Modern Hotelier

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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