How to Get Millennials to Book Direct

“Millennials” or Generation Y are the first generational demographic to be brought up with technology and the internet. These digital natives consume more online media than ever before and are […]

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Hotels Have a Growing Loyalty Problem … and May Not Know It

“We see our customers as invited guests to a party, and we are the hosts. It’s our job every day to make every important aspect of the customer experience a […]

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How to build a foolproof direct booking plan for your B&B

Direct bookings are the lifeblood of any small hotel or B&B, especially considering they operate on tighter budgets and have less rooms with which to produce revenue. The constant battle […]

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Facebook Freebies: Increasing Your Page’s Organic Reach

“Organic is dead!” – This is a phrase we have been hearing lately. Digital Marketing professionals have been writing about this for months, even years, as Facebook continues its push […]

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Location First Marketing: A Hotelier’s Guide

It used to be that location was the most important factor for a business’ exposure (and therefore success). Whether it was a hotel or a boutique, being visible was necessary […]

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Segmentation throughout the guest journey – Pt 2 of 2

How do you communicate with your guests once they’ve made a booking? Before answering this, think for a minute about all the different ways a guest could book a reservation […]

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5 Signs It’s Time To Change Your Hotel PMS

Your hotel property management system (PMS) is the beating heart of your hotel – responsible for streamlining operations, optimizing guest service and maximizing revenue. NB: This is an article by […]

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Is your hotel selling rooms or experiences?

Selling “experiences” is the key to influencing potential guests when they first consider taking a trip. When travelers are looking for early inspiration, they’re not focused on hotel rooms. They’re […]

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7 Ways to Optimise Your Images for SEO

Search engine optimisation or SEO is the practice of making your website visible online in the unpaid search engine results. We have written many articles on the best practices for […]

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Segmentation throughout the guest journey: Pt 1 of 2

From the very beginning of the searching process to the post-stay comedown, guests are increasingly expecting an experience that feels tailored, thoughtful and built with them in mind. Let’s take […]

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