Bypassing OTA commissions
Monthly managed budget
Weekend & spa packages
-22% OTA fee savings
57% of total spend
32% of total spend
11% of total spend
6.4x return on spend
Verified Ad Manager Account Screenshots
Live account exports · Apex Hotels UK · Feb 1 – Feb 28, 2026
| Status | Campaign | Type | Conversions | Cost | Conv\. value / cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible | UK_Hotel_Ads_AllProperties | Hotel Ads | 840 | £32,676.00 | 5.8x | |
| Eligible | UK_Search_WeekendStays_Brand | Search | 380 | £11,248.00 | 7.2x |
Meta Ads Manager — Dynamic Travel Ads
Google Google Ads — Hotel & Search
| Campaign | Status | Budget / Day | Bookings | Cost / Stay | Spent | ROAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK_Hotel_Ads_AllPropertiesGoogle Hotel Ads | Active | £820 | 840 | £38.90 | £32,676 | 5.8x |
| UK_Search_WeekendStays_BrandBrand + Non-Brand | Active | £280 | 380 | £29.60 | £11,248 | 7.2x |
Campaign Strategy
OTA Commission Bypass
Direct booking ads with "Book Direct & Save" hooks reduced reliance on Booking.com, saving 18–22% per reservation in OTA fees.
Dynamic Travel Catalog
Meta DTA pulls live room rates and availability, showing personalised hotel cards to users who searched travel in the last 14 days.
Spa Package Upsells
Instagram Reels showcasing spa weekends and prosecco packages drove 3.1% CTR and £180 higher average booking value.
Social Channels
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