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Update 9/10/2018: Listing Management is now included in our responsive vanity website solutions. MAITLAND, Fla. (December 18, 2015) – Travel Media Group, a Florida-based hospitality digital marketing company, today announced a new solution for listing management. The veteran marketing provider for hotels is also launching four affordable marketing packages that integrate social, review and web […]
Warm Wishes for a Wonderful Holiday To all of our valued clients and hotel partners, we wish you a fun and happy holiday season. We deeply value our partnership with you and look forward to continuing to help you reach more travelers in 2016. Thanks for letting us be a part of your team this […]
Holiday Booking Forecast Are you targeting holiday travelers? One study of recent holiday travel stats found that 58% of Americans plan to travel for the holidays, and 48% don’t plan to stay with family members. They forecast that bookings peak for the holiday between November 17 and December 14, and half of all travel bookings […]
How much do your hotel website photos matter? When it comes to brand trust, which leads to online reviews and repeat purchase behavior, quite a lot. Travelers don’t want outdated photos or perfectly staged and retouched photos. They want to know exactly what they’ll get – or else you may be reading online reviews about […]
Over the years of offering travel coupon guides, we’ve always known the value of the last-minute traveler. Whether they are faced with a surprise trip or choose to wait to get the best deal, the same-day or next-day traveler has more power than ever to choose the best hotel room at the lowest price. Hotels […]
What is Google Hotels? As Google continues to try to simplify the buying process for users, they have launched the ability to search for hotels and visit booking pages directly from the search results page, all while being able to filter results and compare rates across sites. If a user searches “hotels in [city]” the […]
MAITLAND, Fla. - Travel Media Group, a Florida-based hospitality marketing solutions provider, announced today a complete rebranding with a redesigned logo and website. For more than 30 years, Travel Media Group’s discount travel guides have helped raise awareness of hotels so they will be found and chosen by travelers. The new Travel Media Group vision […]
Despite lawsuits in cities like New York City and San Francisco to restrict or even ban Airbnb, it’s clear that home-sharing as a form of accommodation is here to stay. When travelers are looking for a place to stay, they have so many more budget-friendly options outside of hotels with websites such as Airbnb, Homestay, and […]
One-Third of Travel Bookings on Mobile Criteo teamed up with PhocusWright to publish The Mobile Effect white paper, which details numbers in major markets of people using mobile to book their travel plans and other facts. Even though people trust hotels more than OTAs, “OTAs dominate the mobile space.” Plus, the traveler that books on […]
Are you ready for one of the most traveled weekends of the year? With Independence Day falling on a Saturday this year, there’s a good chance you’ll have a full house. Regardless of if your staff is stretched thin from the overwhelming amount of arrivals, your guests expect the best and will be on high […]
SCOTUS Sides with L.A. Motel Owners A group of motel owners in Los Angeles took a case all the way to the Supreme Court – and won! A Los Angeles ordinance allowed police to search guest registries at any time. These spur of the moment, middle of the night checks were invasive to the owners […]
Travel Media Group offers industry-leading reputation management platform MAITLAND, Fla. – Almost 90% of travelers read hotel reviews before reserving a room, and studies show that ranking on popular review websites directly impacts Average Daily Rate (ADR). For that reason, it is more important than ever that hotels receive frequent and positive reviews online. In […]
In the past, we’ve shared how you can use local listings, video, and social media to impact your SEO rankings and help you to appear in relevant search results to travelers. While these are all still vital strategies in building your online presence, a recent change to Google’s algorithm could still keep you from being […]
We are excited to announce our upgraded Reputation Management solution. In addition to amazing new features to help improve your online reputation, current customers can now access Reputation reporting and tools directly in the TMG OneView™ Dashboard! Simply log into TMG OneView™ and click on Reputation in the navigation to access all of the updates. Enhanced […]
Receiving a phone call inquiring about group availability can feel like hitting the jackpot. Not one, but 10 rooms? Yes, please. However, you don’t have to wait for these lucky calls. Here are some ideas to help boost your reputation in the eyes of group travel planners, leading to happy guests that may return again […]
Maitland, FL — 01/28/2015 — With the amount of competition for hotels to attract guests, it is vital to have an online presence. In a digital age where consumers are utilizing the internet and their variety of devices to find the perfect hotel room at the best rate, Travel Media Group is providing customized services […]
The slow season can be a difficult time for hotels, but these hotel marketing tips can give you a much-needed boost during off-peak travel times. Reconnect With Guests Did you attempt to re-engage guests using email marketing over the holiday season? This strategy is also recommended right before the slow travel season. By emailing your […]
Maitland, FL — 12/22/2014 — With many couples and groups traveling to various destinations over the holiday season, hotels must provide ideal hospitality and customer service to ensure guests are enjoying their stay. During a stressful time of year, there are plenty of frustrating incidents while traveling, but those frustrations should subside when travelers arrive […]
As the year comes to a close, what are you doing to prepare your hotel for holiday travelers? In our busy world, people are traveling every day of the year. Those who aren’t home for the holidays will remember and appreciate little things you do to help accommodate their needs and make them more comfortable […]
If you think hospitality begins when a guest checks in and ends when a guest checks out, then you’re definitely doing it wrong. Hospitality means giving guests a reason to feel a connection with your property long after they check out. One of the best ways for hotels to connect with travelers is through email […]
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