The Horton Hotel
Project Name
The Horton Hotel
Headquarters
Boone, NC
Industry
Hospitality
Timeline
12 Months

Overview

The Horton Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Boone, North Carolina. With a limited number of uniquely designed rooms and a seasonal rooftop bar, the property needed a marketing partner focused on driving direct bookings while preserving the hotel’s refined brand and historic character.

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The Challenge

The Horton Hotel faced increasing competition from OTAs and regional lodging options. Their goal was to reduce reliance on third-party platforms, increase direct bookings, and confidently scale paid advertising with a clear understanding of return on ad spend.

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Our Approach

We developed a performance-driven strategy centered on Google Ads, supported by conversion-optimized landing pages and ongoing campaign refinement. Our approach focused on capturing high-intent travel searches, emphasizing unique differentiators, and aligning ad creative with seasonal demand.

The Results

  • Increased direct bookings from paid search
  • Clear visibility into ROAS and booking performance
  • Scalable advertising framework approved by ownership
  • Reduced dependence on OTAs for high-intent guests