Mistake No-33: Not Adding Your WhatsApp Number to Google Business Profile Is Costing You Direct Bookings

Welcome to Hotel Growth Podcast🎙️ Hosted by Mike and KarenIn today’s episode, Mike and Karen spotlight another game-changing insight from the mind of Arun Kumar Raman, India’s trusted Hotel Growth Coach with 25+ years of hands-on hospitality experience. Arun has been helping hotel owners skyrocket visibility, automate sales, and drive direct bookings through powerful strategies.This episode is based on Mistake #33: Not Adding Your WhatsApp Number to Google Business Profile Is Costing You Direct Bookings, straight from Arun’s Hotel Growth Hub Blog.Ignoring this small but powerful update means you’re losing out on fast, direct communication with potential guests. In today’s mobile-first world, travelers want instant answers—and WhatsApp is the easiest way to build trust and close bookings.Mike and Karen break down Arun’s strategy on how adding your WhatsApp number to your Google Business Profile can significantly boost your conversions, reduce OTA dependency, and help you build stronger guest relationships.🎧 Tune in now and learn how a simple tweak can unlock more direct bookings and grow your hotel’s revenue!• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read the Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Share your thoughts in the comments and • Learn more by joining Arun’s coaching system "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hotel Growth Mastermind"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for hands-on guidance.• Not convinced? Attend his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠power-packed 2-hour engagement webinar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more.• Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hotel Growth Hub podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for regular insights.• Join Arun’s free ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with like-minded hoteliers.• Follow Arun on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for daily tips and strategies.“Let’s unlock your hotel’s full potential together!”