Tourism & Hotel Marketing
Tourism and Hotel Marketing in Costa Rica: More Direct Bookings
Savage Marketing Costa Rica helps hotels, tour operators and vacation rentals get more direct bookings: a Google profile that wins the map pack, an automated review engine, a direct-booking website and a WhatsApp AI that answers guests in seconds. It runs on Lead Flow Foundation at ₡245,000 + IVA the first month, then ₡145,000 + IVA a month.
Who it's for
Hotels, lodges, tour operators, surf schools, restaurants and vacation rentals in Costa Rica that want more bookings direct instead of through commission platforms. Travellers message two or three operators at once, and the first real reply usually wins the booking.
What's included
- Google Business Profile optimised for “near me” and “[activity] + town” searches.
- Review engine: a review request after every stay or tour.
- Direct-booking website with WhatsApp and booking buttons.
- 24/7 bilingual WhatsApp AI that answers availability and prices and books guests.
- Listings on Apple, Bing, Facebook and TripAdvisor.
- Past-guest reactivation campaign in month one.
How it works
- Fit call (15 minutes).
- Onboarding: rates, availability rules, FAQs and photos.
- Live in 7 days.
- Monthly: a new page, new reviews and a report on bookings.
Price
Included in Lead Flow Foundation: ₡245,000 + IVA the first month, then ₡145,000 + IVA a month, 3-month minimum.
Proof
The Lead Flow Foundation system was tested on high-intent local searches like “best ATV tour near Uvita”, where travellers book whoever answers first. See how the system works.
Frequently asked questions
How can a hotel in Costa Rica get more direct bookings?
Rank in Google's map pack, collect steady reviews, make booking on your own site easy and answer every WhatsApp inquiry instantly.
Do you replace Booking.com or Airbnb?
No. We add a direct channel alongside them so a bigger share of bookings comes without commission.
Does the AI know my availability?
It answers from the rules and rates you give us and books into your calendar. Complex requests are handed to you.
Do you work with tour operators?
Yes. Tours, surf schools, activities and restaurants all use the same system.
What does it cost?
Lead Flow Foundation is ₡245,000 + IVA the first month, then ₡145,000 + IVA a month with a 3-month minimum.
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