Since around 77% of travel consumers will check the feedback of other travellers before booking a hotel online, reviews have the powerful ability to pull in your guests in big numbers – or drive them straight to the competition. Social media, blogs, forums and...
Whether it’s down to the cost of international travel, safety concerns amidst terrorist threats or changing visa regulations, holidays closer to home are more popular than ever. The rise of the so-called “staycation” is great news for your hotel; not...
One of the fundamental rules of marketing is this: you need to understand your audience, inside out. Without this knowledge, how can you expect to create effective strategies to reach your audience and craft messaging that resonates and turns casual travel shoppers...
With so many other hotels and resorts vying for your guests’ attention, one of the biggest challenges of any property’s online marketing campaign is how to drive a steady stream of traffic to their website. And of course, not just any traffic, but high...
Tech-savvy, socially aware and hyper-connected, millennials can be a difficult nut to crack. However, since they represent such a lucrative market, it’s essential to get on the right side of this new generation of travellers planning their breaks online. While...
If you keep an eye on your website’s analytic data, you’ll have probably noticed your organic traffic fluctuates from time to time. While delving into Google Analytics and Search Console will often provide immediate explanations for a decline in traffic...
If you want to maximise your hotel’s online bookings, one of the most important elements to get right is your website photography. Industry research has revealed that travel shoppers are up to 150% more likely to engage with a website which features a minimum of...
Hoteliers spend millions of dollars each year on digital marketing campaigns designed to drive more online bookings. But even with this investment, 81% of travel planners will leave a website before finalising their booking, according to recent research from...
The TripAdvisor Popularity Ranking ranks hotels and other businesses based on the number, quality and freshness of their reviews. The more ‘popular’ a hotel is based on these factors, the better its ranking position whenever travellers search for...