analytics
Paralysis of Analysis Inherent in Big Data
Throughout the official first day of CVENT CONNECT 2016 in Las Vegas yesterday, the focus was not on big data. Instead, the topic getting most of the attention was not […]
Hitting the personalization sweet spot for travelers
The reality is that travelers are willing to share a certain level of personal information if there’s a clear answer to the question, What’s in it for me? Oftentimes brands […]
How big data is changing the game for hotels and their guests
To succeed in a competitive industry, travel and hospitality companies must create memorable experiences for their guests. For hotels, this ability is absolutely essential to achieve a winning edge. After […]
Long Tail SEO: When & How to Target Low-Volume Keywords
The long tail of search can be a mysterious place to explore, often lacking the volume data that we usually rely on to guide us. But the keyword phrases you […]
Starwood taps machine learning to dynamically price rooms
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide uses an analytics engine to alter hotel price rates on the fly, improving demand forecasting by 20 percent. Should Marriott International acquire Starwood Hotels & […]
Kalibri points hotel toward true cost of guest acquisition
One of the most under-reported stories in travel is that most hotel owners have no idea what their cost per channel is and what they’re actually getting per room. […]
SEO Checklist for Small Hotels and B&Bs
Search engine optimization — or SEO — is critical to your overall online presence. With the best SEO practices, you can increase your hotels ranking on the search engine results […]
Why Keyword Research For Hotels Is So Important
Keyword research is the backbone of any SEO strategy. Getting a hotel to rank for the right keywords can greatly impact its success, but choosing the right keywords to target […]
Analytics everywhere: Using what you know
IN a digital world, the winning organisations will be the ones that successfully find new customers, discover new markets, and pursue new revenue streams using digital channels. New, digital competitors […]
Hotel Marketing & Online Revenue Optimization Super Metrics
Analytics metrics have evolved over the past few years. In my last article, I discussed the dinosaur metrics that have fallen in value since the last mass extinction event. Since […]