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FastBooking Report Reveals Recipe for Direct Distribution

2017-09-04 by Phil Butler

FastBooking

A new report and a revealing graphic from FastBooking reminds us that hotelier uptake for using more and more advanced tools and strategies needs to be incremental. The report entitled “A guide for independent hotels: budget hotels, small luxury hotels, and hotel groups” shows how CRM and other energies need to work hand-in-hand with websites, social, SEO and SEM, email marketing, metasearch and other facets to spur direct bookings.

Tags: Accor, Accor Hotels, Bookings, CRM, distribution, FastBooking, hotel bookings, hotel marketing, hotel revenue, Hotel rooms, Jean-Louis Boss, rooms, rooms sales

Why Is Every Hotel Not Selling Rooms Via Bidroom?

2016-02-24 by Phil Butler

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When was the last time you really compared the prices you pay for hotels stays? If you are like most people, time is never on your side, and loyalty or brand awareness simply must play a role in your travel decision making processes. A Dutch startup a friend recommended, Bidroom addresses several problems caused by […]

Tags: Bidroom, booking, Expedia, hotel booking, hotel tech, hotels, Michael Ros, OTA's, rooms, startups

Snap Traveller White Paper Reveals the Secrets of Influence Marketing for Hoteliers

2014-06-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

To celebrate the relaunch of its official site, redesigned as a network to build solid relationships between hotels, journalists and bloggers, Snap Traveller released an authoritative report on influence marketing and its role in the hospitality industry.

Tags: bloggers, booking, channel and revenue management, hotel marketing, hotel news, hotels, marketing, media, rooms

Most Elegant and Coziest Hotels in Paris

2014-01-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Another year has begun, and with it come our hopes and dreams for the better. The hospitality industry is expected to be uplifted this year, as most countries have found their way out of the financial crisis. Here at Argophilia, we continue the challenge to bring you the most interesting hotels to stay in, whether […]

Tags: Best Western Le Patio Saint Antoine, business trips, cozy, elegant, Hotel du Cadran, Hotel du Prince Eugene, hotels, Paris, rooms

Places to Stay: BYD Lofts Patong Beach

2012-07-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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Situated Thailand’s largest Island, Patong Beach is a Phuket resort any visitor to this part of Asia simply must discover. And, what better way to enjoy this fascinating part of the world than at a chic boutique like BYD Lofts, our Monday places to stay focus? Check out one hidden gem set to make your Thai vacation all the more enjoyable. If you are planning travel to Phuket, a look at this luxury boutique stay can’t hurt.

Tags: Asia travel, luxury boutique, luxury stays, managed apartments, Patong Beach, Phuket, Phuket hotels, Phuket rooms, Phuket travel, rooms, Thai beaches, Thai luxury, Thailand, TripAdvisor

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