Top 4 Tips to increase your hotel direct bookings

The hotel direct booking war is on. And, hotel owners are in no mood to take a step behind. While it’s important to increase a hotel’s direct bookings, every hotelier […]

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How to Better Utilize Marketing Data and Analytics

Yet another study, this one by PAN Communications, continues to lament the challenge Marketing organizations face for measuring success. NB: This is an article by Vision Edge Marketing This particular […]

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7 Trends and Tactics to Include in Your 2018 Marketing Plan

Another year has nearly flown by. You are probably in the midst of or getting started on your strategy for the next year. We’ve put together some trends to consider […]

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“Thank you for your kind words”: responding to guest reviews

Hotels around the globe are happily promoting “their” review sites. Logos and links to Trip Advisor and similar sites are prominently displayed on hotels’ home pages and they proudly show […]

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Google doubles daily budget for AdWords: What implications for hotels?

On October 4, 2017, Google released an update that allows AdWords campaigns to spend up to twice their average daily budget. Previously, campaigns would only serve up to 20% over […]

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Yeah, new Booking.com income strategy…

Last week, the small world of French hospitality was the scene of a truly extraordinary earthquake: Booking.com decided to charge its commission on the crumbs that represent no-shows and cancellations, […]

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Ten vital distribution solutions every hotel needs to stay competitive

In August we published an extensive guide and infographic to help hotels selecting the right distribution solutions according to their specific needs. The guide was an unexpected success and it […]

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Search has changed, is your hotel losing out?

A multi-device world According to ComScore, the average consumer owns almost 4 connected devices. In such a fragmented, multi-device world, it is critical that marketers understand where and how their […]

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Hello 2018, hello high-end, mobile-focused hotels

Luxury and emerging markets, a focus on mobile and the rise of the ‘cool’ hostel are among 2017’s hotel industry trends. What is luxury? In the highly competitive accommodation industry […]

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Best Practices for Responding to Online Hotel Reviews

When booking a getaway or business trip, travelers always consider the voices of their peers when selecting where to rest their head each night. According to TripAdvisor, 83% of travelers […]

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