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What is the referral source and why use it?

Learn what the Referral source is, how to set it up and the advantages of using it.

The Referral source is a parameter used to identify and track the origin of bookings. It enables monitoring of performance across all touchpoints where Triparound booking buttons are implemented.

By using the Referral source, key metrics such as bookings, revenue and average price paid per touchpoint can be analysed. Additional insights can be obtained through integration with Google Tag Manager, if activated.


How to set it up

Step 1: Navigate to More > Guest Facing > Widgets.


Step 2: Select a specific widget and insert the desired value in the Referral source field. This value will be automatically appended to the widget code/URL.

Notes:

  • Only letters and numbers should be used

  • Spaces are not supported

Examples: Website, MobileApp, ReceptionQR, emailCampaignJune2026


Alternatively, the Referral source can be configured during the creation of a new widget.

To learn more, visit the following article How to create and use the New Widget.


How to track the Referral source

When the Referral source is applied, bookings generated through a specific widget can be tracked in the Bookings table, under the “Referral Source” column.

To access this data:

  • Navigate to Bookings from the left-hand menu

  • Configure table columns to add the Referral source

  • Apply filters and select Referral Source

  • Enter the desired value and click Search

Visit the following article to learn How to manage your Bookings.


Referral Source insights

For deeper analysis per touchpoint, the Referral Source can be used as a filter in the Bookings or in the Sales Report. Additional insights may also be available through integration with Google Tag Manager.

1. Referral Source and Bookings Report

Using the Referral Source filter in the Bookings report provides key metrics per touchpoint, such as completed and non-cancelled bookings.

Additional insights include:

  • Distribution between online and offline bookings

  • Monthly booking trends (graphical view)

  • Pie charts showing booking distribution across key dimensions


2. Referral Source and Sales Report

Using the Referral Source filter in the Sales report provides visibility into performance per touchpoint, including:

  • Total sales

  • Additional financial metrics (e.g. expenses)

  • Monthly sales trends

  • Distribution of sales by product and category


3. Referral Source and Google Tag Manager

When integrated with Google Tag Manager, additional touchpoint-level insights become available, including:

  • Widget visitor counts

  • Conversion rates (bookings vs widget visits)

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