Advertising campaign architecture: Meta and TikTok Ads
Algorithmic and hyperlocal targeting
Manual interest selection is no longer the foundation of effective advertising for the HoReCa sector. Advantage+ Audience analyzes thousands of signals in real time: in-app behavior, video reactions, click history, and intent to book a vacation. The specialist’s task is not to «guess» an interest, but to correctly set the objective, optimization events, and creative context.
For local businesses, broad machine learning must be combined with strict geographic targeting. A suburban resort typically markets fast logistics for weekend getaways, so an ad display radius of 30–70 km from a major city often works better than targeting the entire country. During audits, WEDEX regularly identifies budget «leaks» where ads for a resort near Kyiv receive clicks from regions where guests would physically be unable to travel for a one-night stay.
Creative framework and Search Ads
Ad creatives for hotels should sell a vacation experience, not just a room. Glossy promotional videos of the property’s grounds quickly lose their appeal, especially in a limited geographic area. That’s why we test hypotheses in real time and scale the strategies that drive bookings, not just reach.
- POV-style UGC videos for Reels and TikTok. Native reviews like «how much does a weekend getaway near Kyiv cost» break through banner blindness and create social proof.
- Segmentation by triggers. Instead of targeting dozens of audiences, we create separate videos for «romantic weekend», «family getaway», «corporate event», and «spa day».
- TikTok Search Ads. Ads are triggered by direct queries such as «suburban spa hotel», «pool outside the city», and «where to relax on the weekend». For young audiences, TikTok has become a search engine for choosing destinations.
Performance funnel: Retention, Early Bird, and DPA
Most resorts experience uneven occupancy: weekends sell out organically, while weekdays create a revenue gap. Therefore, Early Bird campaigns are launched 3–4 weeks before holidays, school breaks, or predicted warm periods, when CPM hasn’t yet been driven up by competitors.
DPA dynamic retargeting brings back users who viewed a specific cottage or started a booking but didn’t complete payment. Retention campaigns using Customer Match re-engage the existing customer base with a special offer, and a repeat visit typically costs 3–5 times less than cold traffic.
For weddings, corporate events, and team-building activities, we use interactive Lead Forms with logical routing: event type, number of guests, desired date, and budget. This way, the sales department receives qualified inquiries rather than a flood of «what’s the price?» messages that overwhelm administrators and result in a low lead-to-booking rate.