90 Google Updates Hotel Search Experience on Desktop
Social Media Today
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Google is bringing its advanced hotel discovery and connection options to desktop after seeing success with them in its mobile app
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Hotel Marketing Tips You Simply Can’t Ignore
The Realtime Report
JUNE 4, 2019
Hotel Marketing Tips You Simply Can’t Ignore. As businesses across the globe start to recognize the importance of social media marketing in order to help their business find more success, the same must be said of hotel businesses looking to spread their brand and promote their business. Here are some crucial tips for making the best of your hotel marketing strategies and seeing some real difference in the number of bookings.
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Starting a Small Hotel or Airbnb? 5 Smart Ways to Increase Online Bookings
The Realtime Report
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Starting a Small Hotel or Airbnb? The right Airbnb or hotel room can feel like a home away from home. Though photos play an integral role in hotel bookings, you’ll still need to reel customers in with a great description of the space itself.
The World’s First Instagram Hotel Gets Rave Reviews
Convince & Convert
OCTOBER 10, 2013
it’s not all that surprising that an entrepreneurial hotel chain would attempt to cater to people’s snap happy travel preferences. Case and point – the world’s first “Instagram Hotel.” Located in Sydney, Australia, the 1888 Hotel has taken a big chance by branding itself with the rapidly growing visual social media channel. Fresh off of an AU$30 million ($28 million) renovation, the hotel is embracing the digital age with stunning interiors primed for the perfect photo opp.
How Fairmont Hotels Used Facebook Contest to Segment Audiences
Convince & Convert
AUGUST 29, 2012
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts recently rolled out a Facebook contest in coordination with ePrize called Everyone’s An Original Personality that matched fans up to their lifestyle interests to help define their travel personality. “We’re Click to read more » social media strategy Chris convince & convert david hibbs email marketing email segmentation Facebook Contest Fairmont Hotels Luxury Brands MarketingSherpa Sietsema
What You Can Learn from 4 Hotel Brands on Facebook
Likeable
AUGUST 27, 2018
When it comes to social media, hotels have it pretty good. People love sharing photos when they’re on vacation, and that gives hotels an arsenal of stunning (and free) photos to share. Here’s what four hotel brands are doing right—and what your brand can learn from them. Hilton Hotels & Resorts. There are Hilton Hotels & Resorts everywhere, and the brand does a great job communicating its range on Facebook. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
Why Hotel Brands Need to Curate Experiences to Drive Business
Pixlee
OCTOBER 10, 2018
There’s no reason why hotel brands can’t excel in this space by showcasing their extensive knowledge of local culture through robust curated experiences. Hotel brands are uniquely positioned to benefit from this approach because of the volume of UGC connected to their properties and the preference future guests have for viewing the authentic experiences of their peers. How hotels can incentivize content. See how Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants is already using UG?C
How a Small New York City Hotel Put Itself on the Map through.
Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg
MARCH 4, 2010
Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Marketing , Social Media > How a Small New York City Hotel Put Itself on the Map through Social Media How a Small New York City Hotel Put Itself on the Map through Social Media by Tamar Weinberg on March 4, 2010 Share Did you know that New York City offers more opportunities than the standard tourist attractions? How does one small hotel possibly compete with these hotel franchises?
Ottawa's eWomen Network: 19 Oct ? Arc Hotel | Sherrilynne Starkie
Sherrilynne Starkie
OCTOBER 5, 2011
Social Pros 11 – Vanessa Sain-Dieguez, Hilton Hotels
Convince & Convert
APRIL 12, 2012
Our friend, Vanessa Sain-Dieguez from Hilton Hotels is going to join us in a little bit. Vanessa Sain-Dieguez, Hilton Hotels @vsdieguez. Certainly hotels are probably in the same ballpark as airlines in terms of people’s visceral reactions, both good and bad. How has the ability of customers to complain or praise Hilton hotels via social media changed the way you guys think about customer service?
Hotels and Social Media Travel Tourism
Laurel Papworth
JANUARY 14, 2010
Just had a rather crappy experience with Discover Australia – they advertised “Free Internet -Exclusive&# for the hotel we wanted to stay in, then after we booked (we sent a confirmation email with a question on the internet) said “Oh it’s just a FREE 1/2 HOUR&#. Next time I will book direct with the hotel and check FIRST that what they advertise “free internet&# doesn’t come with such ridiculous marketing spin.
Case Study of 7 Hotels Online
Ari Herzog
OCTOBER 5, 2010
Some 16 months after comparing seven hotel chains’ websites and observing which had noticeable social media presences that were visibly linked on those sites, Best Western continues to take top honors. If your favorite hotel isn’t highlighted above, let me know what it is and whether social networking sites are linked therein. -- Thank you for reading Case Study of 7 Hotels Online at AriWriter.
#BookLoews Lets You Book Hotel Room Via Twitter
The Realtime Report
NOVEMBER 27, 2013
The luxury Loews Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary of Loews Corporation, recently announced that hotel booking is now possible through Twitter. Customers just have to tweet @loews_hotels with #bookloews to express interest, at which point a Loews agent will respond with an attached link to a secure chat channel to shore up booking and credit card details. Loews Boston Luxury Hotel (image: Loews website).
Bigfoot, Hotels and Monopoly #fail
Jeff Esposito
MAY 31, 2013
10 Hotel Secrets from Behind the Front Desk – next time you travel have a crisp $20 on you. Wow what a week. Long and short but good none the less. Hope you had a good one, and boy is summer here or what? This week’s edition of Five for Friday has some good summer fun. Any good weekend plans? Hope so if not, pretend and I look forward to connecting with you next week.
Three awesome social media campaigns by CVBs and hotels
SocialFish
FEBRUARY 12, 2014
The aims of hotels and the CVBs who represent them intersect in significant ways, and when the two organizations work together they can achieve impressive results. Whether you work for a Convention and Visitors Bureau or for a hotel and eager to expand customer base and boost business, these three collaborative social media campaigns below provide brilliant examples of what can be achieved when CVBs and hoteliers work together. Guest post for the SocialFish by Hannah Connor.
Strategic Initiatives to Engage in Social Media Within the.
Mindjumpers
JULY 23, 2010
It is no surprise that the competitive power of a hotel lies within its service. It is from the level of service that a hotel derives customer loyalty and traditional word-of-mouth marketing spread. Modern” hotel marketing today is probably best known from sites such as hotels.com, where the determining competitive power primarily is based on price and location, and where the hotels appear by ‘Best sellers’ that not necessarily represent the quality of service.
No More Filthy Hotel Remote Controls And A Better Way To Save Your Content For Later
Twist Image
OCTOBER 7, 2013
Plus, why you don''t need to ziplock your hotel room remote controls any more thanks to LodgeNet''s app, StayConnect. Every morning at 7:10 am, I am a guest contributor on CHOM 97.7 FM radio broadcasting out of Montreal (home base). It''s not a long segment - about 5 to 10 minutes every week - about everything that is happening in the world of technology and digital media. The good folks at CHOM 97.7
5 Great Hashtag Campaigns From The Hospitality Industry
Talkwalker SM
JULY 28, 2016
SPGLife was another popular hashtag that popped up during our research as part of the outreach strategy of the Starwood Hotels group, with over 4,500 mentions over the last three months. Visitors can browse through the user-generated content with filters based on location and interests, and a large Call To Action button added to each publication encourages them to book their next vacation with Starwood Hotels. Right: Screenshot from the Starwood Hotels website.
150 Bloggers Pack Melbourne Hotel for ProBlogger Training Day
ProBlogger
AUGUST 10, 2010
Originally I had thought it would just be a day for 10-15 bloggers gathering around a board room table talking about blogging – but it quickly turned into a sold out training day with 150 bloggers from around Australia (and one from New Zealand) packed into a hotel’s conference room to spend a full day learning about four aspects of blogging. 150 Bloggers Pack Melbourne Hotel for ProBlogger Training Day.
Using Social Media to Generate Measurable Sales – It’s Possible
Convince & Convert
AUGUST 15, 2014
halftimejay Tweet This Making Every Experience Memorable Some people, especially business travelers, like to stay in the same brand of hotel everywhere they go. Omni Hotels is unique because it only has 60 properties in North America, and each one of them is different from the next. Tweetable Moments We pride ourselves in creating a memorable experience wherever our guests go.
Getting to the Heart of What Makes a Conference Amazing with #MDMC2019 Founders
Pam Moore
APRIL 16, 2019
? ?. There is no doubt that in person events can provide incredible value. However, attending, exhibiting or sponsoring an event requires investment such as time, energy and money. It’s critical to do your research to ensure you achieve a positive return on your investment. For event organizers it’s even more challenging as they must find a way to stand out from the crowd and attract sponsors, powerful speakers, exhibitors and of course sell tickets to fill seats.
Four Seasons #IgniteTheSpark Campaign Brings Romance To Social Media
The Realtime Report
OCTOBER 17, 2012
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts’ recently launched a new campaign – with a heavy focus on social media – targeting couples worldwide who are seeking a romantic getaway. ”The Spark” campaign includes a microsite, Facebook application, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook engagement advertising. Every Four Seasons hotel Facebook page (89 hotels in 36 countries) has a customized version of the app featuring localized content.
Hilton’s New Hotel Chain Targets Millennials with Branding
Convince & Convert
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
At the end of last week, Hilton announced a new affordable brand to complement their international chain of hotels and resorts — and the story is still carrying over into this week’s headlines: Tru by Hilton will be the hotel monopoly’s 13th brand, while serving as its re-entry into the midscale hotel segment. So far, Hilton has 102 hotels signed, and another 30 properties are in various stages of approval in cities such as Atlanta, Houston, and Chicago.
Are You Keeping Your Social Antenna Up?
Convince & Convert
MARCH 9, 2011
George Jordan, the General Manager at Hotel Felix in Chicago is all about the antenna. Seeing an opportunity unfolding, Jordan and his PR firm instantly updated the hotel’s Facebook page , Twitter account , and blog with a special $79 blizzard rate. Anticipating this, Jordan added extra employees to the dining staff, enabling the boutique, eco-friendly hotel to feed guests on-site.
Social Media Stunts Do More Harm Than Good
Convince & Convert
AUGUST 5, 2012
Other examples include KLM’s Surprise program (we’ll be running a whole blog post about KLM’s social programs this week), and recently, DoubleTree Hotels’ birthday f or A.J. million people who viewed this story have a markedly different opinion of Doubletree Hotels that will eventually manifest in bookings and brand loyalty? million people who won’t find a boogie board in their hotel room ? We don’t love companies, we tolerate them.
Does QR stand for Quasi-Ridiculous? (an analysis)
Convince & Convert
JULY 18, 2011
In fact, the QR code itself is substantially larger than the logo of the company (Crowne Plaza Hotels). If you want to run an expensive national print ad campaign to make sure people think your hotel is all post-modern and zeitgeisty , then I guess this qualifies as killer graphic design. Once I get out my magnifying glass to realize this is a promotion for Crowne Plaza hotels, I’m more interested in the overall premise.
We Are Looking for a Content Manager
Mindjumpers
OCTOBER 6, 2011
Mindjumpers is looking for a Content Manager that will be working on Coca-Cola Ski Hotel in Val Thorens. The Content Manager is going to be reporting from Val Thorens with engaging visual content, so that all the Danish fans on Coca-Cola’s Facebook page can take part in the life at the hotel. Mindjumpers Coca Cola Community Management Content Manager Facebook photos and video Ski HotelTweet.
Explore the World with these 4 iPhone Apps
Idaconcpts
OCTOBER 21, 2011
It offers unique hotel values that are exclusive to Mobile users. Orbitz Flights, Hotels, Cars. Orbitz Flights, Hotels, Cars extends the large market share enjoyed by this titan of travel. That lets it quickly locate hotels in your vicinity. It directs you to their approved hotels, restaurants, repair shops and camping sites. Travel used to be so dangerous and maybe it still is.
Black Friday And Cyber Monday Deals: The Best Travel Sales
Forbes Social Media
NOVEMBER 18, 2018
Top travel bargains for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, from Caribbean hotels to European cruises
Mini Gift Guide For The Tech Traveller's Business Person In Your Life
Twist Image
DECEMBER 8, 2017
while sitting in airports, hotel lobby's or just over lunch with a friend. If you have ever been to a hotel, airport lounge or airport lobby, you know how scare, hard to find and tight the spaces are to actually plug anything in. This one is so well designed, that it even plugs perfectly into that pesky little outlet that are in the base of hotel room lamps on the night table. hotel. Normally, I shy away from gift guides. This year is different.
Building a Community
Josh S Peters
JUNE 16, 2010
Learning what it’s like to be locked-down in a hotel during a tsunami. (Not Home About eBooks Social Media and Internet Marketing Speaking Twitter Says You Are Here: Home » Social Media » Building a Community Building a Community Written on June 16, 2010 by Josh Peters in Social Media 0 Comments - Leave a comment! Guest post by Rob Caldwell I went to Tahiti a few months ago. I had a great time , and an experience I’ll never forget.
Let Luck Be a Lady: Attending blogworld 2008
Social Media Strategery
SEPTEMBER 18, 2008
Development So, I’m sitting in my absolutely stunning hotel room here at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, getting ready to attend BlogWorld 2008 from tomorrow through this Sunday. Home About Me Speaking Legal-ese My Team Gov 2.0 Events Calendar Subscribe: Posts | Comments | Email Social Media Strategery Best Of Best Practices Enterprise 2.0 Government 2.0 Miscellaneous Personal Prof. Development Social Media Let Luck Be a Lady: Attending BlogWorld 2008 Fri, Sep 19, 2008 Prof.
Maharashtra Sojourns - II
The Marketing Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2007
28 pm Maharashtra Sojourns – II Jump to Comments Sitting here in the hotel lobby on a hot Sunday in Pune, I am getting ready to leave for the city’s domestic airport to catch my flight for Delhi. Be it the hotel lobby I am in or M.G. Home About In the Media A Pleasant Gift Christmas 2.0 Greetings December 23, 2007.2:28
The Best Piece Of Business Travel Advice
Twist Image
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
If I have to sleep over in a hotel, I can also organize my meeting time, so that it best suits my family needs first. hotel. airmiles airtravel airlinestatus airportlounge americanexpress businesstravel businesstraveladvice businesstraveltips eaglecreek eaglecreekpackitsystem eaglecreektarmac22 eaglecreektraversepro22 flightcancellation flightdelay flights hotel nexuscard superelitestatus travel twistimage
Google Removed Carousel from Google Search Results
Bill Hartzer
DECEMBER 12, 2014
A search for keyword phrases such as Dallas Hotels, Chicago Hotels, and New York Hotels, popular searches that previously showed the Google Carousel, now shows a different type of search result, which is similar to the traditional map pack. The search results for cityname + hotels shows specific hotels, but the PPC ads are prominent along with the organic, natural search results. What This Means to the Travel and Hotel Industry. Mainly the hotel industry.
The Best Ways for Hoteliers to Improve Customer Experience
The Realtime Report
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Your hotel’s profitability and long-term success directly rely upon the customer service you provide. Using CRM for hotels is one of the best ways to enhance customer experience and foster loyalty. Creating a memorable experience for the guests at your hotel can be a hugely valuable enterprise, one that is sure to motivate guests to return repeatedly to your business. The Best Ways for Hoteliers. to Improve Customer Experience.
SXSW: Mark Zuckerberg Keynote (the edited liveblogged version)
Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg
MARCH 10, 2008
It’s been an incredibly busy and physically taxing few days (with little hotel internet and no real opportunities to sit down and edit posts), so you’re seeing yesterday’s keynote today (and numerous other posts to be put on this blog in the upcoming days).
On 1310news Powerlunch
Sherrilynne Starkie
MAY 30, 2019
proposed renovations at the Chateau Laurier hotel. Once a month or so Mark Sutcliffe invites me on the PowerLunch. It’s a show where business people discuss the current events and the news stories of the day. Yesterday I joined Mark and Live Work Play Co-Leader Keenan Wellar and we discussed: Robert Muller’s brief statement to media. Ontario high school class sizes. Facebook and the Canadian parliamentary hearings on privacy and.
How to Market in a Crisis: Finding Patterns in Travel Influencers’ Content
Cortex
APRIL 24, 2020
After all, they get to see incredible sights and stay in luxurious hotels and take eye-catching photos of their experiences. From the surface, being a travel influencer (literally) looks like the best job in the world. Instagram is the go-to platform for influencers because it gives them a chance to not only add flair and filters to the pictures but to also showcase their visuals to billions of users. A Guide To Brand Experience Brand Strategy
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