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Complete hotel marketing funnel.

A funnel image for hotel marketing

From Stranger Guest Repeat Customer

STAGE 1: AWARENESS

(People don’t know your hotel yet)

 Goal:

Get attention and visibility.

Platforms:

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Google (Search + Maps)
  • YouTube Shorts

What to Post (Top of Funnel Content)

These videos are NOT selling, just attracting attention.

Content ideas:

  • Room tour reels
  • Balcony/view videos
  • Sunrise/sunset from the hotel
  • “POV: You wake up in our hotel.”
  • Local places near your hotel

Short videos (15–30 sec)

Why this works:

People don’t know your hotel,
but they LOVE watching travel videos.

➡️ You enter their mind.

STAGE 2: INTEREST & ENGAGEMENT

(They know you, but are not ready to book)

🎯 Goal:

Build trust and interest.

What to Use Here

1. Video Marketing

  • Full room walkthrough
  • Bathroom & amenities video
  • Restaurant/breakfast video

2. Interactive Content

  • Instagram polls:
    “Which room do you like?”
  • Q&A stories
  • Live hotel walkthrough

🧠 What guests think:

“This hotel looks nice… I should check more.”

➡️ Trust starts building.

STAGE 3: LEAD CAPTURE

(Turn viewers into contacts)

🎯 Goal:

Get their WhatsApp / email / DM.

🧲 Lead Magnet (Your Free Guide)

Example:
“Free Guide: How Hotels Can Fill More Rooms Using Video Marketing”

📍 How to Capture Leads

  • Link in bio
  • Website pop-up
  • Story swipe-up
  • DM automation

CTA examples:

  • “Download free hotel guide.”
  • “DM ‘VIDEO’ for free guide.”
  • “Get hotel marketing checklist.”

 What guests think:

“Let me download this. It looks useful.”

➡️ They become a lead.

 STAGE 4: CONVERSION (BOOKING)

(Turn leads into guests)

1. Goal:

Get a booking or enquiry.

How to Convert

Trust Content

  • Guest testimonial videos
  • Reviews screenshots
  • “Guests staying with us today.”

2. Clear CTA

  • “Book directly & save”
  • “WhatsApp us for the best price.”
  • “Limited rooms available.”

📲 Booking Channels

  • WhatsApp
  • Website booking
  • Direct call
  • Google Business messages

 What guests think:

“I trust this hotel. Let’s book.”

Booking happens 💰

STAGE 5: EXPERIENCE & RETENTION

(After they stay in your hotel)

 Goal:

Repeat bookings + referrals.

What to Do

  • Ask guests for a short video review
  • Take photos with guests (with permission)
  • Send a thank-you message on WhatsApp
  • Offer a discount for the next stay

Result:

Happy guest repeat guest free promotion

🔁 FULL FUNNEL FLOW (Simple Diagram)

Videos & Reels 🎥

     

Interest & Trust ❤️

     

Free Guide / DM / WhatsApp 📩

     

Booking & Stay 🏨

     

Reviews & Repeat Guests

 SIMPLE DAILY ACTION PLAN

Post 1 short video daily
Add CTA in bio
Reply fast on WhatsApp
Collect reviews
Repeat consistently

 Consistency > Perfection

 One-Line Funnel Summary

Show your hotel Build trust Capture leads Get bookings Create fans

🚀 If You Want to Monetize This Funnel (For You)

You can offer:

  • Hotel video creation service
  • Social media management
  • Google optimization
  • Website conversion optimization

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