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Posted on Apr 15th 2016 by Bryan Marsh
Ever wonder who's really accessing your website? Google Analytics gives you access to a wealth of demographic data that can give you some valuable insights on the guests behind all those anonymous clicks. In today's blog, you'll discover how to tap into t...
Posted on Apr 13th 2016 by Bryan Marsh
Although much of the focus has shifted to social media marketing in recent years, when it comes to reaching out to your guests with highly targeted messaging, email is pretty hard to beat. Used effectively, it's a powerful way to drive guest loyalty, impr...
Posted on Apr 8th 2016 by Bryan Marsh
Your website is your hotel's biggest and best selling tool, or at least it should be. If you want to beat the OTA's, showcase your property and drive more direct bookings than ever before, it's important not to lose your guests just when you get them wher...
Posted on Apr 6th 2016 by Bryan Marsh
Everyone has a bad habit (or two) that they just can't quite break, whether it's biting our fingernails, checking Facebook every 5 minutes or hitting the snooze button too often in the morning. The same is true when it comes to social media marketing. Exc...
Posted on Apr 1st 2016 by Bryan Marsh
Running a Facebook contest can be a great way to promote your brand, learn about your guests and increase your reach on social media. If you're thinking of holding a contest for your resort's Facebook audience, this easy to follow checklist of 10 tips is...
Posted on Mar 14th 2016 by eTourism Support Team
Gain more control on when you want your Corporation Coupons be available through a new feature included in eTourism's latest update. There may be instances when you would like to block certain dates from using coupons and instead of manually disabling the...
Posted on Mar 2nd 2016 by Bryan Marsh
If you've been following travel industry blogs for awhile, there's a good chance you've heard of the so-called 'billboard effect.' In case you haven't, the idea is that OTAs such as Expedia can be used as a kind of marketing billboard for hotels that rath...
Posted on Mar 1st 2016 by Bryan Marsh
Email marketing allows you to deliver targeted messaging to countless guests all over the world at a low cost, and at a time that suits both you and them. But if you want to compete against some of the biggest companies in the world for attention in your...
Posted on Feb 29th 2016 by Bryan Marsh
Almost 90% of businesses say that video is now part of their social media mix, but succeeding at this relatively new form of online marketing comes with its own set of challenges. Paying attention to these 3 key areas will help you create videos that enga...
Posted on Feb 25th 2016 by Bryan Marsh
Online Travel Agencies can get your property's name in front of a huge market of travellers, drive last minute bookings and fill rooms that might otherwise go empty. But this increased exposure comes at a cost, and most independent hoteliers are strugglin...