Stop Guessing: The Secret to Spending Your Travel Budget Smarter
As a travel marketer, you’re constantly asked to do more with less—especially when travelers are watching their wallets. The secret to maximizing your impact isn’t spending more; it’s understanding The Marketing Funnel.
The core challenge? Keeping a steady flow of potential visitors. But with limited dollars, how do you decide where to place your budget for the best results?
It comes down to knowing where your visitor is on their journey.
High Funnel: The Spark of Inspiration
Think of the High Funnel as the widest part, where travelers are in the Dreaming and Discovery phase.
- The Goal: Build brand awareness.
- The Tactics: Highly visual content like inspiring video campaigns, engaging social posts, and high-level display ads. These tactics answer the mindset: “Where should I go next?”
Low Funnel: The Final Decision
The Low Funnel is the narrow end, where travelers are close to taking action and are in the Booking and Action phase.
- The Goal: Drive conversions.
- The Tactics: Targeted remarketing ads, direct booking offers, and user-friendly platforms. These tactics answer the mindset: “Where do I book my hotel?”
The Winning Balance
Your strategy can’t ignore either end. You need High Funnel to fill the pipeline with new leads and Low Funnel to capture those ready to convert today.
The key to effective budget allocation is assessing your destination’s needs:
- Struggling with awareness? Lean into the High Funnel.
- Need more bookings? Shore up your Low Funnel.
Ready to stop guessing and align every dollar with the traveler’s journey? Read our full guide to start spending smarter, not just harder!
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