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Virtual Mind Reading Needed for Google Algorithm

The challenge of optimising for Google search is increasingly coming down to understanding how it is using artificial intelligence to emulate how the human brain works. Addressing travel industry professionals […]

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How to Optimize Hotel Images for SEO

We all know that high-quality images are important in telling your property’s story, and grabbing the attention of travel shoppers as soon as they hit your website. Images are an incredibly […]

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3 Signs Your Hotel Website Isn’t Converting and How to Fix It

NB: This is an article from eMarketing Associates Once you’ve launched your hotel website, it’s important to track and measure its success along the way. The best way to determine […]

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Why cross-channel is the future of email marketing

Customers are engaging with your brand across an increasing number of touchpoints – websites, social media, in-store, mobile and tablets; but regardless of how they engage, they expect a customised, […]

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How Virgin Hotels’ digital marketing strategy took shape

Virgin Hotels has just one hotel online—The Virgin Chicago—which opened in early 2015. So its digital marketing has been a study in focus. Yet not for long. The U.S.-based lodging […]

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5 Brands Crushing It with Email Marketing and Automation

Today’s marketers are going beyond one-off emails. They’re using email marketing and automation to support their marketing strategies and are seeing results. These automated emails are personalized and relevant. They’re […]

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Best Practices for a High-Performing Hotel Website

Earlier this month, I was honored to speak at the Digital Hotelier Masterclass in London, England. Hosted by Masterclassing Inc., I was joined by about 40 or so hotel professionals […]

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6 ways to turn loyal guests into promoters

Many hoteliers wonder “how do I promote my hotel” but not as many ask “how do I get my guests to promote my hotel”. We all know that positive word of […]

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Trump-ian approach to airline marketing and pricing

Big data and analytics is the convention path to airline success, but contrarian behaviour can be underestimated, writes Tom Bacon Much of the discussion at airline forums is focused on […]

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Get to know your guests with guest profiles

  NB: This is an article by Nicki Graham, Marketing and Communications Manager at Guestfolio ‘The OTAs know more about your guests than you do.’ It’s a harsh comment but one […]

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