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What does GDPR mean for EU and non-EU hotels?
For example, when a consumer signs-up for Spotify and they want to use their Facebook login for ease, Spotify receives their contact info, who their friends are, location, and other […]
Six excellent hotel websites (and how they encourage direct booking)
Online travel agencies (OTAs) have enjoyed huge growth over the past few years, with the majority of consumers now booking hotels and accommodation via third-party sites. However, new research from […]
6 creative multimedia marketing campaigns to inspire your hotel
A great multimedia marketing campaign has the power to build brand awareness, drive traffic, and ultimately lead to more direct bookings. But throwing a glitzy affair and producing creative and […]
What to Consider for Your New Hotel Website
Everyone knows you need a functional website, no matter the business or the locale. For hotels, most of us recognize that often a website may be a customer’s first introduction […]
How to Start a YouTube Channel for Your Hotel?
300 hours of video uploaded every minute. Five billion videos watched daily on the channel. YouTube is big; second largest search engine after Google in fact. What are you doing […]
Convert OTA Guests to In-House Bookings: 5 Ways to Succeed
We recently met with a hotel whose occupancy was comprised nearly 50% by OTA bookings. One out of every two guests was costing them at least 20% commission. Aside from […]
Global OTA Customer: The Value of the International Booker for U.S. Hotels
Global customer reach is invaluable for hotels. The many advantages that come with an international booker include a higher average daily rate, and longer length of stay. And while this […]
Google Hotel Ads New Experiments and TripAdvisor Offers Filter
Following is an update on the new experiments on Google Hotel Ads and TripAdvisor’s new functionality to promote special offers. NB: This is an article from Koddi An Update to […]
What’s Scaring Hotel Marketers This Halloween?
Back by popular demand… for Halloween, we once again asked hotel marketers from coast to coast, representing properties of all sizes, what they’re most spooked about right now. NB: This […]
The Facts That Every Hotelier Should Know about SEO vs. SEM
A hotel’s online search ranking is an important tool for gaining more exposure. The higher up your website is displayed on search results, the more likely they are to click […]