The Smart Hotelier’s Pre-Opening Digital Strategy
Opening a new hotel requires an ‘all-hands-on-deck’ approach. From checking the allowable voltage for hairdryers to staging rooms for test shots and much more, there’s an endless list of tasks […]
Is the picture perfect PMS an illusion?
With technology having evolved so rapidly, business owners are constantly expecting more automation and better optimization with modern tools. Many hope for dramatic, overnight transformations – especially in a […]
Why loyalty programs are vital for your hotel’s online reputation
There are very few factors that are more important today than the online reputation of your hotel. Without an established and positive reputation on the web, where most travellers are […]
What summer trends do hoteliers need to know to maximize bookings?
With trivago’s 1.4 billion annual searches, we see many clear trends in user search behavior and preferences. From that data*, we ascertained some best practices for hoteliers to follow […]
How Google Plans to Kill ‘Last Click Attribution’
Google says it wants to rid marketers of their obsession with the last click before consumers buy things. Instead it aims to provide insights about how earlier ad dollars perform […]
Comparing CPC vs CPA Cost Models
Over the past four years, we have had the pleasure of working with a broad range of advertisers. While the size, budget and campaign objectives vary between brands, there are […]
Optimizing your online channels: 9 proven ways to make OTAs work
Like Google, OTAs have their own algorithms to determine how hotels rank on their website. I would know; I worked at one for many years. NB: This is an article […]
Stop the Noise: The 10 Things That Matter to Hotel Marketers Right Now
Every week it seems as if there is something new and important competing for your attention and causing FOMO (fear of missing out) stress. NB: This is an article by […]
How to solve the puzzle of ‘unintuitive’ revenue management
It is not unusual for a revenue management model, or any sophisticated optimisation model founded on big data, to recommend unintuitive actions as highlighted below: Don’t sell the seat at […]
How to make your hotel social media a source for travel inspiration
When it’s a well known fact that social media validates a brand and increases its awareness, are you sure that you are making the most out of your hotel’s social […]
