TikTok Has Entered the Chat: Metasearch

The only thing more valuable than having someone’s attention is getting them to do something with it, and TikTok has mastered both. The wild success of TikTokShop has proven that TikTok has the ability to lead its users through a traditional marketing funnel, without ever leaving the app. From inspiration to research, and all the […]
Grow Your Hotel Brand: Essential Facebook and Instagram Strategies

So you have been tasked with being responsible for running your hotel’s Facebook and Instagram (aka Meta) accounts, you have a social media plan and have read the brand guidelines, but you’re just not sure if you’re doing this right. What’s the secret sauce? Here are some strategies for both Facebook and Instagram: Facebook Strategies […]
The Invisible Guest: How Dark Social Impacts Hotel Marketing

If you’re tracking your hotel’s marketing performance the traditional way — through UTMs, analytics, and CRM data — you’re only seeing part of the picture. There’s a whole world of referral traffic happening behind the scenes, and it’s called dark social. For the hospitality industry, where word-of-mouth and personal recommendations are already king, dark social […]
How to Run a Facebook Ad

Updated on March 14, 2025 8 Simple Steps on How to Run a Facebook Ad Facebook has seriously awesome targeting parameters to get your business in front of potential customers that align with a business’ target market and need periods. These instructions will walk you through step-by-step on how to create and launch a Facebook […]
Developing a Social Media Plan for your Hotel

Whether you are tasking your in-house team or outsourcing to an agency, resources must be determined to dedicate to social media. This includes resources of both time and money. The size of your hotel and competing market can help you determine how to compete.
Why Hotels Should Own Their Online Presence

Stephanie Smith, CEO of Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics, partners with The Hotels Network to emphasize the importance of hotels owning their online presence to maximize performance in their #OwnYourWebsite initiative. She explains why hotels should control their websites and social media channels, allowing them to collaborate with the best-suited agencies for specific needs like SEO, […]
The Power of Influencers: A Guide for Hotels on Successful Collaborations

In today’s digital age, social media influencers have become powerful voices that can greatly impact consumer behavior. For businesses in the hotel industry, partnering with influencers can be an effective strategy to enhance brand exposure, engage with potential customers, and create compelling content. However, before diving into any collaborations, it is essential to ensure that […]
Who Should be Responsible for your Hotel Social Media?

Defining and executing a social media plan is not for the faint of heart. Currently, hoteliers are short staffed in every department and sometimes social media is a last priority. But, if we have learned anything through the pandemic, it is not to forget or devalue our transient guests.
How to Load a Job on Facebook

As the economy gains traction, especially for hotel and restaurants, many areas are already seeing a staffing crunch. Leverage Facebook to load open jobs connected with your business page and reach a different audience than LinkedIn or Indeed. The roles that perform the best are entry level employees versus management roles. Follow these steps to […]
Is your Hotel Barking up the Right Tree?

Was it the picture of our staff’s adorable dogs that interested you in this article, or was it the punny title? Regardless of your answer to that question, I can tell you with 100% certainty that if you are not pet friendly, you’re missing out on a “Mastiff” opportunity. Why Should I Have a Pet […]