by Stephanie Smith | Oct 11, 2021 | Paid Marketing, Vendors
Tripadvisor continues to try to find ways to generate revenue, but how do you know which platforms are best for your hotel? The review-giant-turned-distribution-platform-turned-membership-program just rolled out its fourth program, Tripadvisor PLUS, and time will...
by Stephanie Smith | Oct 3, 2021 | OTAs, Paid Marketing, Vendors
Expedia TravelAds Sponsored Listings, Expedia Groups flagship performance product, has been a necessary paid media tool for hotels to secure premium and additional placement across Expedia Groups brands. When you run Expedia TravelAds, you get the Expedia network...
by Stephanie Smith | Dec 3, 2020 | Strategy, Vendors
On November 18, 2020, Stephanie Sparks Smith sat down with Kristi White of Knowland to review hotel digital marketing and how to pivot for recovery. Highlights from this episode: Where Hotels Should Focus their Limited Marketing Dollars: Focus on in-market travelers....
by Sonya Taylor | Nov 30, 2020 | Hilton, Paid Marketing, Strategy, Vendors
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by Stephanie Smith | Aug 16, 2020 | Strategy, Vendors
Stephanie Sparks Smith sat down with Holly Zoba of Influencer Sales to discuss how Marketing and Sales can and should work together. It’s not a new concept, so why can’t we do it? Click below to listen to short, but packed, 22 minute podcast: Some of the...
by Sonya Taylor | May 7, 2020 | Strategy, Vendors
It is no secret that the hospitality industry is sitting in the front row on the struggle bus during this unprecedented time. If you’re finding your hotel having cash flow problems, we have found a few options for you to consider taking advantage of. Option 1:...
