Metasearch is where direct bookings are won (or lost)
Before choosing where to stay, most travellers compare prices on Google Hotel Ads and metasearch platforms. Research shows that 72% of travellers use metasearch before booking, and 45% of hotel searches result in clicks on paid listings .
This is the moment when guests compare your direct rate with OTA prices.
If your hotel is not visible or competitive at this stage, the booking often goes to an OTA.
The Challenge
Many hotels struggle with metasearch because:
Traditional PPC requires upfront budgets and specialist expertise
OTA promotions increase visibility but at high commission
Manual campaign management takes time and constant optimisation
Price competition with OTAs is complex
As a result, hotels either overspend on advertising or remain dependent on OTA distribution.
The Solution: Pay Per Stay
Profitroom’s Pay Per Stay (PPS) is a fully managed, commission-based metasearch model designed specifically for hotels.
Instead of paying for clicks or impressions, you pay commission only when:
A guest books directly
The guest stays
The stay generates revenue
There are no setup fees, no prepaid media budgets, and no commission on cancelled bookings so your marketing spend aligns directly with real performance.