MARKETING

CANVAS Hotel Dallas leveraged the power of cashback rewards to achieve a 24% increase in direct booking conversion.

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When CANVAS Hotel Dallas embarked on a quest to boost direct bookings through its partnership with The Guestbook, little did they anticipate discovering a loyalty program that not only achieved its goal but surpassed expectations by turning into a cost-positive endeavor.
Why it matters: The impact of this collaboration has been nothing short of remarkable.
  • CANVAS Hotel Dallas saw a staggering impact with $1.1 million in room revenue generated, propelled by over 5,000 direct room nights.

Top 3 Core Objectives: This unexpected and exceptional outcome of the CANVAS Hotel Dallas & The Guestbook exemplifies the power of strategic partnerships.
  • Significant Revenue Impact: The level of increased revenue has had a transformative effect on the hotel's profitability and overall business performance.

  • Increased Guest Loyalty: Foster lasting relationships with guests through personalized experiences and loyalty rewards, resulting in a high rate of returning guests.

  • Digital Strategy: To effectively compete against hotel chains and online travel agencies (OTAs), it was crucial to introduce cash rewards benefits. This strategy incentivized guests to book directly through our platform, and reduced the hotel's dependency on third-party booking channels.

The Guestbook

The Guestbook helps independent and boutique hotels drive direct bookings by leveraging the power of cash back rewards and exposure to its 2.5 million+ registered members.

Innovators Mentioned

CANVAS Hotel Dallas
The Guestbook
Alexis Shreffler
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Area Director of Revenue Strategy

CANVAS Hotel Dallas

"Partnering with The Guestbook has significantly boosted our direct bookings and enhanced guest loyalty."

Alexis Shreffler

Area Director of Revenue Strategy

👍 Area Director of Revenue Strategy Alexis Shreffler said that Conversion & Loyalty:
  • "Partnering with The Guestbook has significantly boosted our direct bookings and enhanced guest loyalty."

⚖️ The selection process: During their research process, Alexis Shreffler evaluated The Guestbook's product differentiators, customer support, and holistic value as a strategic partner and ultimately decided that The Guestbook was the best fit solution:
  • Area Director of Revenue Strategy Alexis Shreffler said, about their decision: "It is easy to set up and delivers immediate improvements in direct booking conversions."

📈 The results: What sets this achievement apart is the financial prowess of The Guestbook's cross-network business, which is not only offsetting but surpassing costs at a striking rate.
  • 133% Program Cost Covered By Guestbook Cross Network

  • $1.1M Room Revenue Impact

  • 24.4% Increase In Direct Booking Conversion

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