Martin
Founder, strategy and audits
Writes every audit and takes every first call. On your account from day one, running growth for SMEs since 2010 in Australia.
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Hotel Lead Generation in Australia
Built for Australian owner-led businesses competing in AU search. Lead generation for hotels that want direct bookings, not more OTA commission. Paid search, organic, and landing pages that match how guests actually compare.
HeyLead helps hotels get more direct bookings through searches for your hotel name, Australian local search, travel comparison sites and pages that turn interest into a booking without sounding like a chain template.
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Trusted by hotels to turn local demand into booked work
Who This Is For
For independent and boutique hotels that want more profitable direct demand in Australia. Hotels demand shows up on Google.com.au as "hotels in [city]" and "boutique hotel near [landmark]". We build marketing around suburb and state pages across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and regional Australia, suburb plus trade. Hotels buyers book through an Australian number and a short form. Proof that converts here is Google reviews, ABN, and licence details on the page. Slow replies lose the job to Hipages, Oneflare, and Google Business Profile. Reporting is in A$ (AUD); GST at 10% belongs in the unit economics.
check_circle Hotels operators covering Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and regional Australia
check_circle Teams that need "hotels in [city]" and "boutique hotel near [landmark]" on Google.com.au
check_circle Businesses booking through an Australian number and a short form, not a shared directory
check_circle Owners who want proof via Google reviews, ABN, and licence details on the page
Who buys, and what they search
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Who you are marketing to
- personLeisure travelers planning a weekend trip or vacation in Australia
- personCouples looking for a getaway, anniversary or romantic stay in Australia
- personBusiness travelers who need a convenient stay near meetings in Australia
- personFamilies and groups booking several rooms for a trip or reunion in Australia
- personWedding guests and event attendees who need rooms near a venue in Australia
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What buyers search for
searchhotels in [city]searchboutique hotel near [landmark]searchhotel with free parking near mesearchpet friendly hotels in [city]search[hotel name] book direct
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Ready to book
- boltVisitors check dates and rates in the booking engine in Australia
- boltSearches for your hotel name together with reviews or rates in Australia
- boltVisitors view room, package and location pages in one visit in Australia
- boltCalls or forms asking about groups, weddings or special rates in Australia
What drives their decision
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Photos, reviews and a clear look at the room and the area in Australia
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Price, cancellation terms and any direct-booking perks in Australia
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Location, parking and what is nearby to do in Australia
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A booking path that is quick and works well on a phone in Australia
How we capture intent
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Hotel name and destination search in Australia
Making sure your hotel shows up when guests search your name, Sydney, Melbourne and regional Australia or nearby landmarks.
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Search ads and travel ads in Australia
Ads for searches that show rates and dates, sent to pages that lead to the booking engine in Australia.
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Map listing and reviews in Australia
A complete Google Business Profile (the listing that shows on the map) with photos, rates and fresh reviews in Australia.
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Room and package pages in Australia
Pages that show rooms, packages and local things to do, so guests see why to stay with you in Australia.
my_locationmarketing geo for hotels covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and regional Australia with suburb and state pages.
Our Hotels Marketing Approach
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Hotels demand on Google.com.au
Hotels shows up as "hotels in [city]" and "boutique hotel near [landmark]" on Google.com.au. We capture suburb and state pages across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and regional Australia, suburb plus trade.
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Leads that can book via an Australian number and a short form
We filter tyre-kickers and job-seekers. The booking path is an Australian number and a short form. Proof that converts is Google reviews, ABN, and licence details on the page, not a shared directory lead.
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Local proof, not a price race
Messaging names coverage, Google reviews, ABN, and licence details on the page, and response time. Slow replies lose hotels jobs to Hipages, Oneflare, and Google Business Profile in Australia.
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From click to booked work
Quote, follow-up and repeat work run through an Australian number and a short form. Reporting is in A$ (AUD); GST at 10% belongs in the job maths.
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Attribution under Australian Privacy Act rules on lead forms
Every hotels enquiry keeps source, campaign and page. Australian Privacy Act rules on lead forms is in the tag plan.
Hotels marketing services
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SEO for Hotels in Australia
Help nearby customers find you on Google before they call a competitor in Australia
- checkService and location pages built around searches like "hotels in [city]" in Australia
- checkClear answers to questions people ask when comparing options like "boutique hotel near [landmark]" in Australia
- checkTechnical fixes that make your site easy for Google to read and easy for customers to call, enquire or book in Australia
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SEM for Hotels in Australia
Reach people who are ready to book on Google, without paying for clicks that never turn into customers in Australia
- checkGoogle Ads campaigns for "hotels in [city]" and similar high-intent searches in Australia
- checkBlocked search terms (negative keywords) that cut job-search, how-to and out-of-area clicks in Australia
- checkLanding pages that match the ad and lead to calls or bookings in Australia
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Meta Ads for Hotels in Australia
Reach the right local audience on Facebook and Instagram with proof-led ads in Australia
- checkLocation and interest targeting matched to how hotels customers decide in Australia
- checkAd images and copy that show real proof, a clear offer and a reason to get in touch now in Australia
- checkRetargeting (follow-up ads) for people who already viewed your pricing, services or gallery pages in Australia
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Web Design for Hotels in Australia
Pages that make it easy to understand the offer and take the next step in Australia
- checkPages built for searches like "hotel with free parking near me" and for quote or booking requests in Australia
- checkReviews, credentials and the areas you serve visible before anyone scrolls in Australia
- checkForms, tap-to-call buttons and booking steps tested on phones in Australia
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Analytics for Hotels in Australia
See which channels bring real enquiries and new customers in Australia
- checkCall, form and chat tracking by campaign and landing page in Australia
- checkReporting tied to qualified leads and new customers, not vanity clicks in Australia
- checkDashboards your team can use to decide where to spend more or cut back in Australia
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CRM Integration for Hotels in Australia
Get every enquiry into your CRM (customer tracking system) fast, with its source recorded in Australia
- checkEnquiries from website forms, calls and Facebook and Instagram lead forms sent to the right person in Australia
- checkSource tags so every sale traces back to the marketing that brought it in Australia
- checkAutomatic follow-up steps so new enquiries get a fast reply and more turn into sales in Australia
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AI Optimisation for Hotels in Australia
Make your business easier for AI search tools to understand and recommend in Australia
- checkClear facts about your business, plus schema (hidden code that labels your details), so AI tools describe you accurately in Australia
- checkAn llms.txt file (a guide for AI tools) and consistent business details for ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews in Australia
- checkMonitoring how AI surfaces your brand for searches like "hotels in [city]" in Australia
Our team
The same people on the audit and on the work
Martin writes every audit and takes the first call. The same team stays on the account. 160+ businesses since 2010 in Australia.
Yoana
Social and app development
Shapes social strategy and builds practical app experiences that turn attention into action in Australia.
Mike
SEO
Owns technical, local and content SEO so the right buyers find you when demand is highest in Australia.
Robert
Paid media
Plans and manages paid search and social campaigns around qualified leads in Australia.
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Analytics
Connects tracking, attribution and reporting so decisions are based on revenue-quality data in Australia.
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Design
Creates clear brand and conversion-focused design across landing pages, campaigns and product experiences in Australia.
Certified and experienced
Certified where it matters. Accountable for the outcome in Australia.
Verified platform knowledge, 25+ years of hands-on experience, and an operating track record since 2010 in Australia.
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✓Google Tag ManagerCertified
✓Operating since 2010Proven experience
✓What You Can Expect
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Qualified hotels enquiries from "hotels in [city]" on Google.com.au
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Less spend lost to Hipages, Oneflare, and Google Business Profile in Australia
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Faster replies on an Australian number and a short form
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A clear view of which channel booked the work
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More direct website bookings at healthier margins in Australia
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Stronger brand and destination search coverage in Australia
This is hotels marketing designed to book real jobs and build a reputation that compounds, not just chase lead volume in Australia.
The HeyLead Difference
Marketing measured in booked jobs, not clicks
Every channel is tied back to real enquiries and won work, so you always know what your marketing is actually returning in Australia.
Budgets and reporting in A$ (AUD). GST at 10% belongs in the unit economics.
You are in good company
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format_quote I have worked with Martin and his company for several years. He managed our website and provided SEO and SEM support. He has been a great partner in this area and always produced high quality results. I recommend him for any needs you may have in this area.
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Warren Stokes
Director of Sales and Marketing, Avidian
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Andrew Woodruff
CEO, Woodruff Property Management
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format_quote Our company 1800 CLEANER has worked with Martin for over two years now and we can attest he is one of the best. His technical knowledge in the SEO and online marketing space is second to none. But more importantly he cares. He listens and truly empathises with the client. We have no hesitation in recommending him.
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Michael Sweet
CEO, 1800 CLEANER
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Paul Liddiatt
Chief Marketing Officer, NewBook
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format_quote HeyLead helped us develop SEO ranking on key search terms for our platform. They also helped us build, test and manage our paid SEM program. They were very responsive to our specific goals and brought subject matter expertise, saving us a lot of time and effort.
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Joe Charlson
CEO, CallerReady
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format_quote The team at HeyLead managed our SEO and SEM with great aptitude. I would recommend their services for anyone looking to level up their search engine presence, paid or organic.
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Kim Lazaro
Digital Marketing Manager, NewBook
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about hotels marketing? We have got honest answers in Australia.
What does lead generation for hotels in Australia include?
Paid search for hotels, organic pages for location and stay type, and a booking or enquiry path you own. We report direct bookings and qualified enquiries, not vanity sessions in Australia.
Do you run paid search for hotels separately from brand campaigns?
Yes. Hotel paid search marketing splits brand, destination, and offer. Brand defends. Non-brand has to match a page that can convert without sending every click to Booking.com in Australia.
Can this work alongside OTAs?
OTAs stay as distribution. The site and ads recapture guests who already know you and capture Google demand you currently rent from the portals in Australia.
How do you measure hotel marketing?
Direct bookings, enquiry-to-stay rate, and paid CPA against OTA commission. Rankings without a bookable page are not a win in Australia.
Most hotels enquiries are time-wasters. Can you fix the quality?
Quality is targeting and message match. On Google.com.au we split "hotels in [city]" from cheap research. The filter is an Australian number and a short form plus Google reviews, ABN, and licence details on the page, not another form field.
How quickly will Hotels see results?
Paid can produce qualified enquiries in weeks. SEO on Google.com.au compounds.
Do we have to sign a long contract?
No. It is month to month, with no commitment, and free to cancel with 1 month's notice. Most clients stay because "hotels in [city]" and booking via an Australian number and a short form perform.
How do you report on what is working?
Reporting is enquiries and booked work, tied to Google.com.au and suburb and state pages. Every lead has a source. Australian Privacy Act rules on lead forms is in the measurement plan.
Why do guests book hotels through online travel sites when we have our own website in Australia?
Those sites are where many guests start, because they show many hotels side by side with photos and reviews. Guests often switch to the hotel's own site if it shows a clear reason to book there, such as a better room, free breakfast or flexible cancellation. Our job is to make that reason easy to see in Australia. Campaigns follow Google.com.au and how local buyers actually enquire.
How do we win direct bookings without cutting our rate in Australia?
Most independent hotels do it with added value rather than a lower price: breakfast, parking, a late checkout, a welcome drink or a local experience. Guests compare the whole offer, not only the nightly figure. We build pages, ads and emails around those extras, and you set the rates in Australia.
What do guests look for before booking a hotel room in Australia?
Photos of the actual rooms, recent reviews, location, parking, cancellation terms and whether breakfast is included. Business guests look for desks and quick check-in, while couples and families look for views, space and things to do nearby. A clear page answers these before the guest leaves in Australia.
Can marketing help with weddings, meetings and group stays in Australia?
Yes. Those need their own pages, a request form and a person to answer fast, because the buyer is usually comparing several venues. We build separate campaigns for group blocks, wedding guests and small conferences, with a path straight to your sales team in Australia.
Marketing from $500 USD a month
Month to month, no commitment. One fee covers the pages, the search and ad work and the tracking. Ad spend is separate and stays in your own accounts in Australia.
Starting at
$500 USD per month
Free to cancel with 1 month's notice. Tell us what you sell and where. We come back with what the first month would fix in Australia.
Get a Free AuditWhat $500 a month covers
Pages
IncludedPages built around the searches your buyers actually type in Australia.
Search and ads
IncludedSearch and ads aimed at people ready to enquire in Australia.
Tracking
IncludedCalls, forms and bookings tagged to the search, ad or page behind them in Australia.
Let's Grow Direct Hotel Demand in Australia
If you run a hotel and want more direct bookings you can measure, let us talk in Australia.