Hoteliers' Voice - Whittlebury Park on profiling, personalisation and targeting the right market

Bradley Spillman shares how the hotel captures its guests and is building its high value market

Bradley Spillman discusses how Whittlebury Park uses data and digital tools to market three distinct business lines while expanding into new segments like families.

Hoteliers Voice Whittlebury Park on Profiling Personalisation and Targeting the Right Market

Hoteliers Voice Whittlebury Park on Profiling Personalisation and Targeting the Right Market

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I always enjoy getting out to properties like Whittlebury Park, discovering what they have to offer across an expansive multi amenity resort and how they package it up. This conversation with Bradley Spillman, Senior Digital Marketing Manager, gave me a real behind-the-scenes look at how they juggle three very different businesses under one roof.

In a tour of their impressive golf, spa, and conference facilities, we talk about their approach to digital marketing, the smart investments they're making in tech and data, and how they're getting to know their audiences better while chasing new ones like the family segment.

What We Explore

  • Three Businesses, One Property: Creates seamless experiences for completely different crowds across golf, spa, and conferences

  • Digital Marketing Smarts: The tools and strategies the team uses to boost visibility, understand guest needs, and target fresh markets without losing the core appeal.

  • Guest-First Innovation: Why investing in data and tech is all about delivering what people really want and how that's opening doors to new demographics.

Bradley’s insights reminded me why places like Whittlebury thrive: it's not just about the amenities, it's about knowing your guests and evolving with them. If you're in hospitality and wondering how to blend tradition with tech, this conversation will give you plenty to think about and maybe even steal a few ideas.

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About Haynes MarComs Haynes MarComs is a hospitality technology marketing and PR strategic consultancy and in the past decade has supported and consulted leading tech companies in PMS, RMS, ePOS, booking engines, Marketing, Hotel Representation, CRM, and AI. Haynes MarComs focuses on commercial objectives to support the KPIs for real growth that actually hit the bottom line.

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Having worked in technology and systems for over 20 years, Ryan champions digitalisation and innovation in hospitality to bring exceptional experiences to travellers and efficient operations for businesses supporting staff to excel. An advisor on marcomms strategies, growth and industry engagement, he hosts the Hotelier's Voice podcast and a host and moderator for numerous events including IHTF Europe, IHS London, HOSPACE.

Connect with your peers in hospitality through Hoteliers' Voice and our interactive discussion events. Haynes MarComs is an industry expert in technology, systems, and innovation across hospitality and accommodation. Supporting hoteliers with insightful content and meaningful connection, Haynes also advises suppliers with strategic marcomms to achieve growth and resonate with hospitality buyers.