Social media can drive up to 40% of your hotel's web traffic
According to a recent study, web traffic from social media should account for 15% to 40% of total hotel traffic. And here's the kicker: over 85% of travelers check reviews before booking. Plus, 40% of direct messages on social platforms ask about availability. Yet the study shows it can take up to 30 hours to respond to a weekend query. That's where you lose bookings.
- Key stat: people asking on Instagram or Facebook are ready to book.
- The gap: slow response times, especially on weekends, push guests straight to OTAs.
- My take: hotels that optimize social media response times and monitor DMs closely will capture quality traffic and more direct sales. It's not a side channel, it's a lead machine if you treat it right.
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