A Guide to Marketing Hotel Sustainability
Today’s travelers aren’t just better-educated and better-informed, they’re more concerned than ever about adopting responsible practices around their journeys. The upshot is that these savvy travelers actively seek experiences and accommodations that align with their values — especially concerning environmental and sustainability practices. Reasons Behind the Popularity of Sustainable Travel There are compelling reasons behind this trend. First, heightened awareness of climate change and its global consequences has prompted individual adventurers to make more responsible
5 Marketing Campaigns to Reengage Your Past Guests
Studies show that 64% of loyalty members are business travelers, and these loyal guests contribute a significant portion of hotel revenue, ranging from 30% to 60%. Despite the numbers, many hotels are still focusing only on attracting new guests and creating new bookings, when the truth is that re-engaging past guests is an essential strategy to maintain a steady stream of bookings and maximize profitability. Reengage Old Bookers by Spicing Things up Many hoteliers have
Luxury Travel Trends and Influences Making an Impact in 2025
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What is the state of luxury travel in 2025? What trends will influence decisions for luxury travel businesses? (Question proposed by Reshan Jayamanne)Â Our Marketing Expert Panel Moriya Rockman - Chief of Marketing, Smiling House Luxury Global Thom de Graaf - Online Marketing Specialist, The Orange Studio Kamila Zawadzka - Marketing Lead, The Orange Studio Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales &
Is AI the Answer to These Common Pain Points in Hospitality?
The hospitality industry, defined by its dynamic nature and customer-centric operations, faces complex challenges that range from operational efficiency to enhancing guest experiences. Hotel teams need to excel at repetitive, mundane tasks as well as those requiring sublime care and creativity. As technology evolves, artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a transformative tool, offering solutions that address these challenges while streamlining service delivery. This article explores how AI is reshaping the hotel industry and why
The Vital Role of Revenue Management and Brand Reputation
It’s an antiquated idea that revenue management works independently from sales and marketing. Each department impacts the other and influences the hotel’s overall profitability. Every business goal contributes to the bottom line. When the revenue-generating departments work together on shared goals, they can contribute to a fatter bottom line. In today’s world, hotel bookings start with getting found online. Without being found, the hotel won’t get the bookings. Once found, ratings and reviews encourage prospective
Revenge travelling: What Will Travel After COVID-19 Look Like?
Many trips had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 crisis, but recent consumer surveys show that many people will want to catch up on those missed travel trips after the crisis; so-called revenge travelling. But now the question is: will demand bounce back as quickly as some seem to think? Will the way we can travel change a lot after this pandemic? And how should you as a hotelier prepare for the arrival of
The Benefits of Reputation Management Software for Travel Companies
Companies operating in the travel and tourism industry can live or die based on their online reputation. For this reason, a reputation management strategy is crucial, and reputation management software can play a major role in achieving sustainable business success. Here, you will find out more about the importance of a good reputation, the value of high-quality reputation software packages, and the main features you should look out for. Table of Contents: Understanding the Word
Destination Management: How Tourism Adds Value to Your Destination
Destination management can play a vital role in helping unlock the many benefits associated with tourism while ensuring that your destination delivers something unique for travelers. In this article, you will learn more about destination management and how it can help ensure tourism adds value to your destination. Table of
Data Collection Tips for Delivering Personalised Guest Experiences
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What are the top tips and best practices for hotels to collect data in order to deliver personalised guest experiences? How can hotels handle data privacy? (Question by Michael J. Goldrich)Â Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael
8 Ways to Improve Customer Experience in the Travel Industry
Hotels, airlines, car rental companies, and others in the travel industry prioritize the customer experience as one of the most effective competitive differentiators. Indeed, companies that deliver in this area are more likely to generate customer loyalty and build positive reputations. In this article, you will find eight of the
Cruise Ship Jobs: List of Websites to Find the Best Job Vacancies!
The internet can be an invaluable resource when looking for cruise ship jobs, but it is important to know the best places to look and to have some variety in the online channels you use. Here, you can find a list of websites that will be able to help you
Cruise Podcasts: Discover 11 Excellent Cruise Industry Podcasts
Cruise podcasts are audio-based, Internet-distributed, shows which focus on the cruise business. They're produced by people from a wide variety of walks of life, from professionals to enthusiasts or vacationers and everyone in between them. The podcasts are important because they can act as both education and entertainment for travel
Cruise Jobs: Apply Directly For a Job at The Best Cruise Lines
Cruise jobs offer excellent variety, making the cruise sector an ideal option for people from all backgrounds. One of the best ways to find work is to approach companies directly through their websites or social media channels. In this article, you will find a list of some of the biggest