Aloft Santa Clara is pleased to announce the appointment of Alexis Bravo as Director of Sales & Marketing. Bravo returns to the team at Aloft Santa Clara, where she previously held the role of Group Sales & Catering Manager in 2023, with nearly a decade of experience in hotel and hospitality management.
Vagabond Inn, a renowned hotel chain with properties across the Western United States, has announced the launch of its newly redesigned website, https://www.vagabondinn.com/. This digital transformation marks a significant milestone in the company's commitment to providing exceptional service and value to both leisure and business travelers.
We are excited to announce our 2025 Digital Marketing Trends Webinar on January 9, 2025, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. Join Milestone Founder and President, Benu Aggarwal; Bill Hunt, President of Back Azimuth Consulting; and Q&A with Barry Schwartz, CEO of RustyBrick, as we explore the critical shifts and innovations shaping the future of digital marketing. As we move further into an AI-driven landscape, understanding and integrating these trends will be essential to staying ahead of the competition. Below are some of the key trends we will discuss, along with the data supporting insights
Are you getting ready for budgeting and forecasting for 2025? Are you concerned that fewer guests are finding your hotel online? Do you want to learn how to leverage consumer trends, market data, and your historical channel and audience information to develop a data-driven budgeting and forecasting methodology? In this webinar, we will share key market trends and demonstrate how to use AI as your secret weapon to forecast, allocate budgets, prioritize channels based on your business goals, and ultimately generate more bookings.
Milestone Inc. announces its integration with Olo, a leading restaurant technology provider, as an official Olo Connect Developer Partner. This integration enables businesses to expand website management beyond Milestone's platform and incorporate the restaurant capabilities provided by Olo.
Join us for our annual search trends webinar, “Search Trends and Must-Haves: Future-Proofing Your Digital Strategy in 2024,” where we will explore the key areas shaping the future of search. Our panel of experts includes Barry Schwartz, CEO of RustyBrick; Eric Enge, President of Pilot Holding; and Benu Aggarwal, Founder and President of Milestone Inc. Stay ahead of the curve and prepare for the future of SEO with insights into emerging trends, AI advancements, and the impact of Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE). Discover the key metrics to measure your success, explore the types of AI-powered content that will excel, and learn how to implement essential technical SEO strategies. Develop a multichannel marketing approach that aligns with the latest search trends and creates a seamless user experience that exceeds expectations. Our experts will guide you through essential takeaways: Unveiling top search trends for 2024, including the impact of Google Search Generative experience on search results. Understanding different key SERP result types and their relevance in the evolving landscape. Exploring measurement criteria for new SERP elements and deciphering their implications. Implementing effective must-have SEO strategies to enhance your digital presence across search, social, and the web. Strategies to future-proof your assets, content, and drive more qualified traffic. Learning how to operationalize AI into your digital strategy in 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights. Register now to future-proof your digital strategy! Register Now
Magnuson Hotels today announced the addition of Wafer 450 to its Independent Collection portfolio. The 31-room hotel located in Santa Clara is the fourth property added to Magnuson Hotels by California’s Stay Cal Hospitality since 2020, and the 19th hotel the group represents in California.
The locally inspired property brings 220 suites, a signature restaurant, memorable poolside experience and flexible meeting space to the Santa Clara Silicon Valley area.
Delta Hotels by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, announced today the opening of the Delta Hotels by Marriott Santa Clara Silicon Valley, debuting the brand's refreshed guest room design inspired by its commitment to a seamless travel experience, focusing on the details that really matter. This is Delta Hotels' first property in the Northern California area and second in the Golden State, providing travelers with more opportunities to explore and experience the destination.
The 766-room Santa Clara Marriott, situated in the heart of Silicon Valley within walking distance of Levi's Stadium, announces the completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation encompassing remodeled guest rooms and corridors, redesigned public spaces and lobby with the addition of a restaurant and bar, new M Club Lounge, updated meeting spaces and expanded fitness center. A Marriott Bonvoy property, Santa Clara Marriott is a premium urban escape that sparks creativity and fuels the imagination.
Milestone announced today it won a total of 8 prestigious Adrian awards including two highly coveted gold awards, three silvers, and three bronzes. The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) honored Milestone Inc. for innovation in digital marketing and for its digital marketing platforms that drove significant ROI for its customers. The awards were granted for the projects done for several hospitality customers including Marriott Digital Services, Omni Hotels and Resorts, The Evelyn Hotel, a Triumph Hotels property located in New York City, and a Mexico luxury hotel group.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) is pleased to announce the opening of Element Santa Clara, the newest hotel in Silicon Valley designed for today's healthy, active traveller who wants to maintain a balanced lifestyle while away from home. Element by Westin® Hotels has redefined the longer stay experience with an outdoor-inspired design philosop hy that is clean, modern and bright. Designed by AXIS/GFA Architecture + Design, in partnership with Linda Snyder and Associates, the hotel is ideal for both corporate travellers and leisure guests who are focused on a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Built "green from the ground-up", Element Hotels incorporates sustainable design and eco-friendly practices from the beginning. The hotel is LEED® Silver Certified, featuring energy-efficient LED lighting, in-room water filtration systems to reduce single-use bottle waste, electric vehicle charging stations, and an on-property recycling room. The property is owned by Seattle-based Washington Holdings and managed by Evolution Hospitality.
Milestone, Inc. today welcomed former Third Door Media SVP Michelle Robbins as its new Head of Digital. Robbins brings more than two decades of experience in digital marketing, technology, content strategy and digital marketing leadership. She most recently was Senior VP of Content & Marketing Technology at Third Door Media where she led content strategy and data analysis for leading digital marketing publications including MarTech Today, Search Engine Land and Marketing Land; as well as leading editorial programming for the Search Marketing Expo (SMX) events.
Silicon Valley, CA. Milestone, the leading provider of digital marketing software and services for location-based businesses, announced today it will showcase two new products at the upcoming HSMAI Digital Marketing Strategy Conference at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.
Milestone Inc. announced the launch of a new version of Insights software, featuring a completely revised digital intelligence and competitive benchmarking dashboard.
Fueled by the success of Nor1's eStandby Upgrade® product, Eldorado Resorts, Inc. has signed to bring Nor1's Merchandising Platform to their other holdings, Eldorado Resort Casino and Circus Circus Resort Casino. "Eldorado Resorts, Inc. has over 4,000 rooms in Reno with countless amenities ranging from in-room spa tubs to fabulous mountain views. Our Resorts are known for award-winning dining and world class entertainment" said Glenn Carano, General Manager for the Eldorado and Silver Legacy. "We have seen great success through combined efforts with Nor1 and the Silver Legacy, including increased guest satisfaction and revenues, which are top priorities for us. Likewise, it has improved operational efficiencies for our staff. We are pleased to expand our partnership and hope to see that same success at the Eldorado and Circus Circus."
Milestone Internet Marketing, the leader in hospitality digital marketing software and services, announced that three of their software platforms – NAPtune™ Local Listings Manager, eBuzz Connect™ Reviews Manager and MediaConnect360™ Social Media Manager – have won the "Best in Class Software" in the Interactive Media Council 2015 Awards.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announces the launch of a new delivery robot at the Crowne Plaza San Jose-Silicon Valley hotel. The robot, named Dash, was created by Savioke, makers of the Relay robot. Based in Santa Clara, Calif., Savioke specializes in robot solutions for the hospitality industry.
As social signals continue to influence search, it's important for hotels and businesses to have a robust presence in social media channels. However, it's not enough to just have profiles, but ongoing content marketing on these channels is a must to maximize ROI. One of the smartest moves any hotel or business can make is to make sure it has a well-thought-out plan, strategy, and execution. But with so many channels in the social space, how can one decide which channels to focus on and how to manage social media marketing with limited time?
Why Have a Mobile-Friendly Hotel Website? 94% of smartphone users search for local information and 84% of those users take action – including calling the business or purchasing a good/service.1 A fun fact, 77% of mobile searches actually happen while the user is at home2– where a desktop computer is more than likely to be available. With the continuous rise of mobile use for search, it's evident that having a mobile-friendly site is important for the success of your hotel's business. Now imagine this, if users look at your site using their mobile devices, will they be able to easily navigate through your site, find the information they needed, and take an action such as book a room?