Topic - Marketing

Travel influencers are having a moment. With the ability to showcase stunning photography and lesser-known parts of the world, social media is the perfect platform for avid travelers to gain a following. This provides the perfect opportunity for hotel brands to partner with influencers and tap into those audiences in order to reach ideal guests. continue reading →

The more we dig into generational travel, the more we realize another, equally important trend - multigenerational travel. In fact, the rise in multigenerational travel is, arguably, positioned to change the hotel and travel industry. continue reading →

It’s about little words with massive effect and making dreams into reality. Storytelling isn’t only nice to have when you’re managing a hotel; it’s needed. There’s so much more to learn, though - especially if you’re working in hospitality! continue reading →

5 Ways Hotels Can Make Their Venue More Attractive To Brides continue reading →

Over the years, Cyber Monday has become a huge opportunity for hotels to drive bookings. What started as a one-day online shopping holiday that followed Black Friday has now extended to weeks before Thanksgiving, with some sales even lasting the entire month of November. continue reading →

It’s officially budget season again, and the growing list of priorities and considerations for a successful 2020 is currently top of mind. I know from my own experience that with so many investment options out there, it’s difficult to really know what will bring the most success in 2020. Personally, I like to rely on data and research to guide by strategy, because otherwise, it's a shot in the dark. continue reading →

Anyone who has watched Dirty Dancing remembers the iconic line, 'Nobody puts Baby in the corner.' Well, hoteliers, what about baby boomers? Over the last few years, millennials have captured a great deal of attention across industries, with hospitality being no exception. Their unique travel behaviors and impressive buying power have generated sizeable interest from hoteliers around the globe, who are eager to tap into their psyche and earn the loyalty of this generational group. continue reading →

Guest experience extends much further than just what happens on property. Social Media is a perfect place for hotels to build connections with existing and potential hotel guests and enhance their hotel experience. continue reading →

Take a deep dive into the state of hospitality incentives in a new Hotel Management Company Incentive Plan Research Report released by HSMAI and ZS to discover key findings in incentive compensation structure, metrics, revenue, goal attainment, and more. The report is designed to help hospitality leaders make informed decisions to maximize the design and success of incentive plans. continue reading →

Lodging Interactive’s Founder and CEO, DJ Vallauri, discusses the importance of conversational marketing and why every hotel should prepare to leverage the new Facebook social media messaging platform in 2020. continue reading →