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It’s been three years since Google launched their last big update to how hotels show on search results. After a few months of beta testing, Google has now launched their new hotel search interface. Let’s break down all the new features and what it means for your hotel.
In this episode of Suite Spot, we focus on marketing branded and franchised hotels. Host Ryan Embree teams up with the leaders of Travel Media Group’s sales team, Diane Elderkin and Edwin Pomales, to discuss.
In this special edition episode of Suite Spot, we recap the recent 2018 Lodging Conference. It took place at the beautiful Arizona Biltmore resort in Phoenix, AZ. Host Ryan Embree is joined by Travel Media Group’s Senior Director of Product, Jason Lee as they discuss the current state and future of the hotel industry. Listen […]
Hospitality platform integrates guest feedback management with full-service marketing Travel Media Group released today a significant update to the TMG OneView™ platform for hoteliers to respond and interact with guest content online. The platform has been used by hoteliers to streamline review and social media interactions since it was launched at the 2018 AAHOA Convention. […]
Instagram recently released a new nametag feature, which allows users to find your account using a graphic that you customize. While the feature offers a fun way to share your profile with your friends, it can actually be quite useful for business owners. In this article, we’ll share how to find your nametag, how to […]
In August 2018, Facebook made significant changes to their business pages’ review section. While the overall review score, existing reviews and Reviews tab remain, guests are no longer able to leave a review with a 1- to 5-star rating. Instead, they answer a simple question: “Would you recommend this hotel?” In this blog article, you […]
In this episode of Suite Spot, we take a look at the state of the hotel industry. With an incredible streak of 100+ months of RevPAR growth, it’s a great time to reinvest in your hotel. Here are 5 ways you can reinvest in your property for a prosperous future.
TripAdvisor for More than Just Reviews TripAdvisor will no longer be just for reviews. It was announced that the site will soon be launching a new social media platform to compete with the likes of Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram. With 20 million unique visitors a day, travelers may soon be spending much more time on […]
In today’s hotel ecosystem, content is sprouting up everywhere online. The majority of the information posted online about your property comes from travelers. According to TripAdvisor, over 270 reviews are submitted per minute as of 2017. Those reviews, along with hundreds of social media posts, represent seeds of opportunity for hoteliers.
In this episode of Suite Spot, we take a look at what it takes to manage and run a successful social media marketing strategy in today’s hotel industry. Priscilla Osorio, Social Media Analyst at Travel Media Group, joins host Ryan Embree to give advice to hoteliers on how to tailor social media content to create an engaging and effective social media campaign.
In today’s hotel industry, checking online reviews has become a daily task in the operations of the modern day hotelier. However, more often than not, hoteliers are asking the wrong questions in regards to their ranking on these sites. They ask, “who is ranked higher than me?” and “who is ranked below me?” Many feel that […]
In this episode of Suite Spot, we discuss guest feedback and the ways today’s hoteliers are leveraging this information to better their businesses. Senior Digital Marketing Specialist Brittany Hill joins Ryan Embree to share best practices on how to obtain feedback from guests and how to leverage it.
In this episode of Suite Spot, we uncover which processes hoteliers can put in place to impact their reputation. Host Ryan Embree is joined by Jason Lee to discuss how at the heart of the matter, it’s still all about service.
Amber Wojcek, content manager at Travel Media Group, joins host Ryan Embree to study the impact of voice search in the industry and where it might be heading. We provide tips on how hotels can optimize their websites for voice search and share best practices on voice search traffic conversion.
For hoteliers, a website is the lifeblood of your marketing strategy. It is the most effective way of communicating about your hotel to a traveler, and the best source of information for someone making a booking decision. A visit to your website could be the first time a potential guest will interact with your […]
Diane and Edwin share, from a marketing perspective, what advantages and disadvantages independent hoteliers face in comparison to a branded property. They give different recommendations on how an independent hotel can best share its story to travelers.
In this episode of Suite Spot, we reflect on the recent changes to the TripAdvisor algorithm. Host Ryan Embree is joined by guest Patrick O’Brien, Digital Product Manager and head of the reputation solutions at Travel Media Group.
There is a lot of value in having a standalone website for your hotel. Hotel brands create listings for their hotels, but they aren’t the best way to publicize your hotel. Unlike brand websites and OTAs, on vanity websites, there aren’t competitors on the page vying for your bookings. You have more control over your […]
Increase Occupancy by Targeting Last-Minute Travelers. For families planning to travel, 79% are planning an “old-fashioned road trip,” according to AAA. When families pack up the car and hit the road, there are a number of choices ahead of them. How do they pick where to stop for breaks, lunch, and the night? In this […]
In this special edition episode of Suite Spot, we discuss the recent 2018 HITEC conference in Houston, TX. This episode serves as a great technology blueprint for the modern-day hotelier.
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