It is no secret that the hospitality industry is sitting in the front row on the struggle bus during this unprecedented time. If you’re finding your hotel having cash flow problems, we have found a few options for you to consider taking advantage of. Option 1:...
As we come out of this pandemic there is still a wait and see game as to which segments will start traveling first, and when. It is a commonly held theory that the transient drive market will be the first segment to start to venture out. There are hoards of kids...
Oh my, so many resources, so many that think they know it all. Well, news flash, it’s a bunch of speculation. I put together a list of trusted resources and you can glean as you see fit. My Favorites Fuel Travel Crisis Management Resources – This is a...
If you are in a circumstance where you need to temporarily close or suspend operations at the hotel, here is a checklist for hotels that lists the sites you can/should update with proper messaging. Download Printable ChecklistDigital Checklist for Temporary Hotel...
So often hotel GDS (Global Distribution System) ads go mismanaged or underutilized. Before running any campaign, be sure you have strong objectives and goals and that is communicated to marketing, revenue management, sales and your vendor. Define targeting parameters...
If you have never run Facebook ads for your hotel, it is a low-cost option to try. You can get started with as little as $20 and do some testing. It is important to go into running ads on social media with a different mindset as compared to Expedia Travel Ads. When...
For years, backlinks have been an integral part of search engine optimization (SEO) and the success of top website rankings in Google and other search engines. Hotels are no exception to this standard. Today, major online travel agencies like Expedia and Booking.com...
Prepping for the potential market slow down of the holiday season should have been in planning for months. If not, let’s learn from it and plan ahead for next year. When developing a marketing plan for the holidays, there are many factors, including your...
A hotel’s channel and its respective contribution from the various distribution channels is a sign of the health and diversity of your revenue. Yes, it varies by hotel location, brand, mix of sales and a variety of other factors. But, let’s discuss what distribution...
You have to know your competition to beat your competition. There has been a debate for years, if not decades, about which is “better” – branded vs independent hotels. While we are not going down that road today, it is important for independent...
