The Meeting Planner Myth
How not all meeting planners are meeting planners.
By Thomas McDermott, CMO, Tambourine
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Discover Unexpected Adventures at These Unique Beach Locales
Those hoping to hear waves crashing and feel sand beneath their toes are naturally drawn to coastal hotspots such as Miami and Waikiki. While these destinations no doubt offer a chance to unwind and relax in a sun-soaked setting, they aren’t the only beachfront vacation spots worthy of exploration.
Labor Day Travel Insights from Tripadvisor
According to Tripadvisor’s Fall Travel Index, which references search and site data between the period of September 1 - November 30, 2022 to reveal consumer travel trends, more than half (56%) of Americans plan to take a trip of at least four nights this fall, and Labor Day weekend is an easy time to do just that.
HSMAI Perspective: Looking for Ideas to Build and Optimize a Commercial-Focused Team and Strategy?
The evolution within the hospitality industry to break down silos between commercial disciplines – especially sales, marketing, revenue management, and distribution – continues to accelerate. “Commercial Strategy” is on the tip of many tongues these days in the press, in the academic world, across HSMAI’s advisory boards, and in the corporate offices of hotel brands, management companies, and owners. There are lots of questions about commercial strategy including:
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 270: Hotel History: Hotel Martinique (1910)
The Hotel Martinique (560 rooms) at the northeast corner of Broadway and 32nd Street was constructed in three phases in 1897-98, 1901-03 and 1909-11. Developer William R. H. Martin built and expanded his hotel because the center of theater life had moved up Broadway to 39th Street where the Metropolitan Opera House had been built in 1883.
By Stanley Turkel, CMHS, Hotel consultant, Stanley Turkel, MHS, ISHC
Duetto Chosen by Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels for Revenue Optimization
Duetto, the hospitality industry’s leading software as a service provider (SaaS) of revenue strategy solutions, announced today that its revenue strategy platform has been selected by Soul Community Planet (SCP), a purpose-driven Holistic Hospitality company, to optimize revenue across its growing portfolio of hotel properties.
Sonesta International Hotels Launches Gas Reward with Shell to Provide Savings for Travelers
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta), one of the fastest-growing hospitality companies in the U.S., today announced it is teaming up with Shell to provide travelers with savings on gas through its Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program. Sonesta Travel Pass members who sign up for a Fuel Rewards® membership can receive a one-time discount of $0.30 per gallon at participating Shell locations beginning today and quarterly bonus offers for more gas savings through May 2023.
California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC] Announces Sixth Annual Gathering
Officials of the California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC], the only hospitality conference focused on the California hotel market, today announced that the upcoming, sixth annual gathering will take place March 1-2, 2023, at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif.
Foliage and football destinations top Labor Day Weekend and fall travel in the US
Labor Day marks the transition to the beginning of fall, with many using the long weekend to travel and squeeze in some final summer memories. For some guests, this Labor Day is an opportunity for a final summer solo adventure, with single trip bookings for the holiday weekend increasing by more than 20 percent compared to 20211.
Top 5 Destinations to Consider for Your Next Event
Orlando might be the top U.S. choice for hosting meetings, but it doesn’t have to be O-Town or bust. There are other cities not commonly considered for meetings and events that might work in your organization’s favor.
By Hal Hassall, VP Marketing, Groups360
U.S. News Announces the 2022-2023 Best Travel Rewards Programs
U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels, Best Cruise Lines and Best Vacations, today revealed the 2022-2023 Best Travel Rewards Programs to assist everyday travelers with finding the best loyalty program for their travel needs.
Are you leveraging Google’s metasearch ads?
Today, we’re talking about… Google’s metasearch ads. Hospitality marketers have grown intimately familiar with Google search ads
By Thomas McDermott, CMO, Tambourine
HSMAI’s Sales Leader Forum to Elevate Knowledge and Skills of Sales Leaders
HSMAI will welcome sales professionals eager to discuss today’s critical issues and identify solutions at the Sales Leader Forum in Frisco, Texas, on October 20, 2022. This exciting HSMAI Commercial Strategy event advances the hotel sales discipline by elevating the knowledge and skills of off-property sales leaders through the sharing of important trends, critical insights, and best practices.
How Hotels Are Trying To Entice Travelers To Return
From this summer’s air travel chaos to staffing shortages in hospitality sectors around the world, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on travel persists to this day.
Hotel Data Conference sold out for first time since 2019
The 14th Annual Hotel Data Conference, presented by IDeaS, has sold out for the first time since 2019 with 712 registered attendees for the event on 10-12 August at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Co-hosted by STR and Hotel News Now, HDC had sold out six years in a row prior to the pandemic.
DoubleTree by Hilton Invites Fans to First‑Ever DoubleTree Doodle Social Media Contest
Calling all cookie lovers, bakers, creators, doodlers, wanderlusters, globetrotters and more! In celebration of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on August 4, DoubleTree by Hilton announced yesterday an extra sweet opportunity: the DoubleTree Doodle Contest! For the first time ever, the brand is calling upon fans to channel their creativity and doodle a design for the DoubleTree Cookie sleeve, in which the beloved cookie has been served to guests at DoubleTree hotels for over 30 years.
“We Love Working With Hotels and Delivering an ROI of 40x1”: An Interview with Visionary Tech Co-Founder and CEO of Leading Cart Abandonment Platform CartStack and RezRecover
We’ve all been there. After many minutes, or perhaps even hours of combing through a website and painstakingly adding and removing items from the shopping cart, we glance at the proposed subtotal, rake our eyes back over the items in the cart, and decide we will ‘sleep on it’ before making a final purchase decision.
By Alan Young, VP, Strategy | Hospitality, Infor
The Next Great Chapter: HSMAI 2022 Adrian Awards Open
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is now accepting entries for the 2022 Adrian Awards. The 66th annual Adrians competition will recognize excellence in travel marketing. As the hospitality industry rebuilds and looks to the future, the Adrian Awards celebrate the innovative and creative work done by hotels, destinations, and their agency partners.
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 269 Hotel History: Paso Robles Inn (1891)
For centuries, the local Salinan Indian tribe enjoyed the hot mineral water that bubbled up in what is now the center of Paso Robles. They named it “Heaven’s Spot” because of the curative powers of the sulphur springs. When the Franciscan padres arrived, the tribes’ population was greatly reduced in just four generations. The Spanish colonial government intended for their California missions to be temporary institutions which they mistakenly thought would quickly convert the Indians to Catholicism and teach them Spanish and farming methods.
By Stanley Turkel, CMHS, Hotel consultant, Stanley Turkel, MHS, ISHC
The Hotel Photography Guide
Today we are talking about… The many, many types of hotel photography. Photography is the single most important asset in your digital marketing arsenal. A great shot of the building exterior can set you apart from the competition.
By Thomas McDermott, CMO, Tambourine