By Rajul: Despite the continuing chill in the air, spring is definitely on its way to London and we can't wait to see the daffodils put out their blooms. It's a time for new beginnings and this season will see refurbishments, special offers and brand new premises joining the boutique hotel scene.
Eight Best Practices for Destination Tourism Boards on Facebook
By Samantha Shankman: With millions of these places competing for "Likes," shares, and comments, the organizations that are actually talking to followers are reaping the benefits online.
The Significance of Mobile for Luxury Hotel Industry
By Vicky Karantzavelou: New data highlights the increasing significance of mobile devices in the luxury hotel sector. In January 2013, SLH website hits in China were up by 406% year on year; Brazil saw an increase of 104%, followed by Russia with a more moderate 22% increase.
Want To Be Happier? It’s Simple: Travel More!
By Katherine Tse: It'll technically be another year until the next International Happiness Day on March 20, but who's to say that happiness merits only one day a year?
Future of Flash Development – Is Extinction Imminent?
By Laura Ingle: With the move to mobile in the hotel industry, it is crucial to have the right tools to build better marketing materials. Have you got what it takes?
Hotel-Based Meetings Get More Creative, Healthier Menus
By Nancy Trejos: Attending a meeting or conference at a hotel used to involve a lot of snacking on cookies and downing cup after cup of coffee to get through the day.
IHGs Mobile Revenue will Soon Outstrip Web, Says VP of Marketing Michael Menis
By Jessica Davies: The rapid evolution of mobile technology provides more opportunities for IHG to connect with its guests across their entire journey, according to Menis.
Choice Hotels Launches New Division to Market Hotel Operating Systems Industry-Wide
By Esther Hertzfeld: "Since its introduction by Choice Hotels in 2003, choiceADVANTAGE has set the industry standard for ease-of-use, functionality and affordability," said Stephen P. Joyce, president and chief executive officer of Choice Hotels International.
Travelers Say Eating Healthy and Exercising on the Road are More Stressful Than Airport Security
By Vicky Karantzavelou: TripIt examines what causes the most stress for frequent travelers and provides tips on how to stay healthy while logging miles.
Would You Like Fries With That?
By John Boe: While you may not have recognized it, the last time you ordered from a fast food restaurant or went to the post office, there is a good chance you experienced some type of cross-selling or up selling. Cross-selling and up selling are well-established and highly effective marketing practices utilized by a wide variety of industries. Shortsighted salespeople are often quick to suggest that customers get irritated by attempts to cross-sell products and perceive cross-selling as an aggressive sales technique. Interestingly enough, consumer research indicates that the reverse is true.
