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Why Massive Global Events Are a Catalyst for Change
Alan Young | March 10, 2020
By Alan E. Young, Co-Founder, Puzzle Partner Uncertain times are a catalyst for change, especially within the hospitality industry. Hospitality, after all, has always held a somewhat notorious reputation for being reluctant to change. While other sectors are, by nature, more malleable to new-edge advancements and best practices, our industry often takes its time, testing the waters long before making the commitment to dive in. That is until a global event inspires disruption that simply can't be ignored. A worldwide crisis, natural disasters, weather changes, the implementation of new laws, and, of course, economic and political instabi...
Want to Step Up Your B2B Lead Generation? You Need to Read This First!
Alan Young | January 29, 2020
By Alan E. Young I have a question for you. How do you get leads in this new economy? “A story is at its best when it's not intrusive, when it brings value to a platform's consumers, and when it fits in as a natural step along the customer's path to making a purchase,” explains Gary Vaynerchuk, in his bestselling book, Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook. The overall takeaway of the book is that companies have to continually give value to their audience before asking them to buy their products and services. And so, the better question is this: how do we get there in the first place? Before anything else, shouldn’t we be considering those...
Pop-Up Hotels, Autonomous Vehicle Sightseeing and Other Trends to Watch in 2020 and Beyond
Alan Young | January 8, 2020
By Alan Young Two decades ago, if I were to have asked you what the world would look like in 2020, what would you have said? Would you have anticipated the steady rise of self-service technology, tools allowing for instant gratification across all aspects of our life, and artificial intelligence? The autonomous vehicle? The seemingly endless runway of possibility stretches before us, with the help of cutting-edge platforms that were once merely a futuristic concept? Moreover, what predictions would you have offered up for travel? While our industry is always subject to change and, most would argue, has been on an upward trajectory of te...
What Does the Expectation Economy Mean for Hoteliers in 2020 and Beyond?
Alan Young | December 11, 2019
By Alan E. Young Within the hospitality industry, we are frequently introduced to new, wide-spread economic trends. First, it was the “Mobile Era,” then we got to know the “Age of the Consumer” and the “Experience Economy,” and now, the term on everyone’s mind? The “Expectation Economy.” As we open our doors and usher in the savvy and informed travelers of today, we are met with a long list of heightened expectations that apply to each and every guest touchpoint. Within this modern economy, expectations are high, and so are the stakes for hoteliers. Guests are more informed, demanding, and less patient than ever before. ...
Hotel and Travel Tech Game Changers 2020 Report: Now Accepting Submissions
Puzzle Partner | December 5, 2019
Technology brands interested in being featured are invited to submit their latest innovations for the upcoming report presented by Puzzle Partner Puzzle Partner, the most trusted B2B travel and hospitality technology marketing agency, today announced that submissions are now being accepted for the upcoming Hotel and Travel Tech Game Changers 2020 Report. “We want to recognize the trailblazers and creators who help shape the future and who inspire the next generation,” explains Alan Young, Founder & CEO of Puzzle Partner. “Our industry is undergoing a sea of change on so many fronts, and this report is our opportunity to hi...
Hotel Guests Are Becoming “Data Nodes”
Alan Young | November 26, 2019
By Alan Young Almost daily, employees enthusiastically circle a web address at the bottom of our receipt for us to complete a customer service survey, promising a chance to win a trip for two to some far-away beach, or maybe a shopping spree. Quite frankly, the prompt is so familiar most of us have grown accustomed to tuning it out as soon as the employee begins their spiel, pleasantly smiling as we gather our bags to leave the store. As we navigate a familiar app on our phone, posting to our Instagram account or playing a game, we’re frequently interrupted by a reminder to rate the app, “How do you like using _____ ?”. After we orde...
Don’t Skip Out on Skip-Gen Travel
Alan Young | November 14, 2019
By Alan E. Young There’s a popular saying that reads, “Identity influences behavior.” This proves to be an especially important understanding of hospitality. As industry leaders work to identify (and cater to) the entirety of the guest journey, from pre-stay to post-stay, we are constantly faced with the question like: What do guests want most, and why? What is their motivation for traveling? What makes an exceptional trip? Modern guest loyalty, after all, is earned, not given. Across each generational group and travel segment, hoteliers are implored to get closer with each guest to gain a deeper understanding of who they are, what t...
NextPax Travel Technology Selects Puzzle Partner as Agency of Record to Expand Global Presence
NextPax, Inc. | November 5, 2019
Puzzle Partner to spearhead North American marketing initiatives for Europe’s foremost vacation rental and hotel channel manager Toronto, Ontario (November 2, 2019) - NextPax, the most advanced channel management technology provider for hotels, resorts and vacation rentals worldwide has named Puzzle Partner as their PR Agency of Record (AOR). Puzzle Partner will be responsible for strategic content and public relations initiatives to strengthen the NextPax brand in the Americas. NextPax chose Puzzle Partner because of the agency’s integrated approach, the hotel and travel industry knowledge of its team and its dedication toward driv...
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