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The news that BookingSuite is going to shut down by November 30, 2020, came as a shock to many hoteliers, and it begs the question: what next? With time ticking fast, you may feel anxious about finding an affordable, stress-free BookingSuite alternative. Our team at Travel Media Group is happy to provide a solution for […]
In this episode of the Suite Spot, host Ryan Embree is joined by Travel Media Group’s Marketing Coordinator, Marissa Kinzel, to discuss marketing your hotel to Generation Z post-COVID-19.
Managing your hotel’s reputation alongside COVID-19 can be challenging when there are dozens of other elements in play with keeping your hotel afloat. However, it doesn’t have to be: when you’re able to meet your guests where they are and engage with how they experience your hotel, you’ll be able to make an accurate roadmap […]
In this special edition of the Suite Spot, we discuss the recent 2020 Skift Global Forum. Host Ryan Embree had the opportunity to virtually attend the event, which brought together some of the biggest names and brands in the travel industry. In this episode, Ryan shares his five biggest takeaways from the 3-day forum.
Over the last few years, consumers have changed the way they interact with brands online. Accelerated by the state of the world post-COVID, this change in behavior affects all types of consumers, even travelers. It comes from shifting expectations throughout every stage of their online journey. Consumers want their experience to be more than a […]
Sentiment Analysis Sentiment analysis is defined as the process of identifying and categorizing opinions expressed in a piece of text, especially in order to determine whether the writer’s attitude towards a particular topic is positive, negative, or neutral. In the case of a hotel, it’s the way a guest feels about the experience at your […]
Travel Media Group has announced four new solutions packages to help their hotel partners accelerate their recovery during COVID-19. The pandemic has shaken the hospitality world, presenting new challenges and setting high operational expectations for hotels and hoteliers alike. Travel Media Group’s new packages aim to maximize the benefits for hoteliers who need assistance with […]
Accessibility is a key component of any business’ digital presence, and following accessibility guidelines and best practices when creating your hotel’s vanity website is one common place to start. The truth is, you can carry accessibility practices over to other areas of your hotel’s online presence. Even something straightforward like a social media post can […]
Online Reputation Like social media, building an online reputation strategy for your group starts out by tracking and setting up alerts and notifications for each online review site. Quick response is key in resolving issues so it’s super important that your hotel’s staff is alerted as soon as feedback is left by the traveler. Next […]
It’s hard enough to manage a portfolio of hotels, but a global pandemic complicates things even more. Now more than ever, management groups require a reliable and effective digital marketing strategy. So, what does a successful multi-property marketing campaign look like post-COVID-19? Today, we will discover how to incorporate social media marketing, online reputation management, […]
In this episode of the Suite Spot, we talk to Client Success Representative and social media enthusiast Jessica Pickering. Jessica joins host Ryan Embree to share inventive ways to spark creativity and engagement on your hotel’s social media.
Social media is a highly influential – and equally essential – piece of every hotel’s marketing strategy. With how connected travelers are to their phones for every other part of the booking process, it only makes sense to gear your marketing strategy to capture their interest as early as possible. By following best practice guidelines, […]
After Labor Day with signs of fall arriving, hoteliers’ concerns have shifted to one major topic: how to handle the diminishing demand for mid-week hotel stays. A recent interview on Travel Media Group’s podcast The Suite Spot hosted Jan Freitag, senior analyst at STR, who called this very concern “the billion-dollar question.” He cited further […]
This episode of Suite Spot is all about the multi-property functionality of Travel Media Group’s user-generated content management system: TMG OneView®. Host Ryan Embree is joined by VP of Product Development & Technology Jason Lee to review how management groups and multi-property owners are leveraging this tool to streamline and optimize hotel operations.
Even before the coronavirus pandemic throttled the globe, credit card companies and retailers were beginning to make the shift toward contactless payments following the success of Apple Pay and Google Pay. That process was expedited, and even now hoteliers are being encouraged to make contactless payment at check-in a reality for the safety of guests […]
Frequently reviewing your content marketing strategy helps hotels stay ahead of the competition. That is one of the reasons the Travel Media Group social team continuously reviews the content we create for hoteliers to ensure it’s relevant and meets the needs of future guests. Our custom content often touches on the six different consumer search […]
Email is a powerful tool for hoteliers to utilize in both getting feedback from and advertising new deals to potential guests. Customers want to hear from businesses about the latest deals and property updates, and for businesses, sending mass marketing messages through email is a convenient and effective method to get information directly to the […]
When it comes to social media, it’s no secret that content is king. The more engaging content you create and share, the more influence you have online. Yet, one of the most frequently asked questions we hear from hoteliers remains: “What should I post on my hotel’s social media pages?” Let’s explore how to […]
In another special edition of the Suite Spot, Senior Vice President of Lodging Insights at STR, Jan Freitag returns to the podcast for an insightful conversation. Jan and his team at STR are continuing to closely monitor industry data and trends post-COVID-19.
Our most recent white paper discusses having a dynamic marketing strategy, and how understanding your travelers’ explicit needs results in a more promising conversion rate. There are a variety of methods hoteliers can take to assure that traveler needs can be met through marketing: through information displayed on their website, through pictures, or through social […]
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