NightsBridge have recently partnered with Google to make it free for all accommodation providers to list their direct booking link on their search listing, along with real time availability and rates.
What does the NightsBridge - to - Google connection do?
With NightsBridge, you can connect to Google Hotels seamlessly so you can start getting more direct traffic and bookings.
Guests will be able to search for you on Google Hotels, use your search listing to check your availability and rates, and then click a link to take them to book on your NightsBridge booking form.
What will my guest see when they search my property?
Guests will see:
- your Property listing
- a date picker to check availability
- your real time rates
- a link to your booking form
For more information about how Google Hotels works, please click here.
This NightsBridge integration means this information will be displayed on your Google My Business profile listing, along with the rest of the OTAs you are connected to.
When a guest clicks on the site link in your listing it will take them to your NightsBridge booking form.
How much does it cost?
Nothing.
NightsBridge will not charge you for this feature.
What commission do I pay on the bookings?
Zero.
All the bookings come through your NightsBridge booking form and Google does not charge any commission.
How do I link my NightsBridge property to Google Hotels?
NightsBridge clients with a verified Google My Business profile can immediately make use of this new feature.
To get started with your free Google Hotels link read this tutorial.
Is this feature only available to Hotels?
The Google Hotels feature is available to NightsBridge clients with a verified Google My Business profile in the Hotels category.
To register under the Hotels category you should offer a front desk and on-site staff that can accept walk-in customers. The Google Hotels feature is not available to the vacation rentals category.
Once linked, your Google search listing will display up-to-date rates and provide a click-through link to your NightsBridge booking form. There will be no commission on the bookings made using this link. Direct bookings from Google at no cost to you!
For more information about these category options, please click here.