Tag Archives: direct bookings

WebRezPro Hospitality Booking Alternative

Key Takeaways Our suite of custom WordPress plugins are built specifically for owner operator seasonal lodges—like the iFishCanada Cabin Booking system—versus WebRez Pro’s enterprise solution. We can integrate directly with WooCommerce for payments, include 8 different calendar view options, and provide breakeven financial analysis that enterprise systems don’t offer. Setup is matched to your individual […]

Four Simple DIY Steps to Get More Bookings With Google AI Citations

Lodge marketing and resort marketing in 2026 requires optimizing your website for AI search systems (ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity) that now answer 60% of travel queries before showing traditional results. Properties appearing in AI-generated recommendations get more direct bookings than competitors stuck in position 4-10 of old-style search results. Key Takeaways Why Your Beautiful […]

Why Your Website Isn’t the Problem (And What Actually Is)

Let me guess what you’re thinking about your website. It’s a few years old. The design feels dated. Maybe it’s not mobile-optimized. The photos could be better. You’ve been meaning to update it. And you’re probably thinking: “That’s why we’re not getting enough direct bookings. We need a new website.” I’m going to tell you […]

The Demographic Cliff Every Lodge Owner Needs to See (Before It’s Too Late)

There’s a question I’ve been asking lodge and resort owners lately, and the answers are revealing a pattern that should concern anyone thinking about the next decade of their business. “What’s the average age of your repeat guests?” The answers usually fall somewhere between 50 and 75. Which makes sense. These are established and retired […]