Flagged properties have surrendered control of their marketing. What happens if results are poor? Key Takeaways: 7 out of 10 hotels in the US are flagged, but the brand’s national […]

Mobile bookings are a challenge for the hotel industry. Even as traffic on mobile continues rising to never-before-seen levels, conversion rates on mobile aren’t quite keeping up. What are the […]

It’s that time of year when hotels are eager to maximize their summer holiday months, enticing guests to purchase more premium rooms, stay longer and spend more while onsite. NB: […]

In a new, first of its kind analysis of combined offline and online consumer conversations, Engagement Labs released its TotalSocial® rankings on the top performing online travel agents (OTAs) in […]

The ‘freemium’ web analytics service is the most widely-used of its kind in the world, and for good reason: it can give you almost any insight you need into the […]

Every hotelier knows how important online reviews are, and how damaging they can be if they’re unfavourable. NB: This is an article from SiteMinder Websites like TripAdvisor are nearly a […]

As the movie character Ferris Bueller once famously said: “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it“. Now I […]

When was the last time you read a contract you were signing? We mean, really read it – every single word. NB: This is an article from Vizzly Hoteliers often […]

There are some influential forces at work in travel, shaping how the market is evolving and challenging brands to think carefully about the future. Alternative accommodation options such as Airbnb, […]

Gaining a prominent position on a search engine is no easy feat these days. The dominance of OTAs and the sheer number of properties has created an intensely competitive space […]