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Millennials and Their Top Five Expectations in Hotels
Estefania Lozada Pinedo | May 6, 2024
By Estefania Lozada Pinedo The rise of the millennial generation (of which I am one) has led to a significant shift in consumer behavior, especially in the travel and tourism industry. I have noticed that millennials prioritize experiences over material possessions, redefining the parameters of satisfaction and fulfillment. As millennials become the most frequent travelers of our time, the hospitality industry must adapt its offerings to align with their unique preferences. This article explores the top five trends millennials look for when staying in a hotel and what aspects can make a millennial consider your place. Instagrammable S...
Google Trailing Behind Instagram, TikTok: How Social Media Is Changing the Travel Search Landscape
Lodging Interactive | April 29, 2024
Recent studies highlight a significant trend: Gen Z (aged 18 - 24) is turning to social media for their travel searches. This age group bypasses Google in favor of visually-driven platforms like Instagram (67%) and TikTok (62%) to find places to stay. It used to be that you’d find the perfect hotel by contacting local travel agencies or searching on good old Google. But a new report shows that search methods are changing, especially for Gen Z consumers. Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are becoming increasingly popular for discovering hotels. Why the Shift? Recent studies highlight a significant trend: G...
Lodging Interactive’s CoMMingle360 Transforms Hotel Social Media Into Powerful Wedding Sales Opportunities
Lodging Interactive | January 17, 2024
CoMMingle360 enables hotels to be everywhere their prospects are and to engage and sell to them through an omnichannel approach. Lodging Interactive, an award-winning digital marketing, reputation management, and social media engagement agency exclusively serving the hospitality industry since 2001, announced today the next phase of its CoMMingle360 omnichannel marketing service for the hospitality industry. Commingle360 enables hotels to generate group event revenue opportunities and direct bookings through their social media channels 24/7. “CoMMingle360 enables hotels to be everywhere their prospects are and to engage with them thro...
The Hotel Guest Experience Starts With Customer Reviews and UGC
Lodging Interactive | June 15, 2023
Some may say the headline has it backward, but today's modern travelers would agree, and in fact, they go out of their way to research the hotel guest experience before they even begin their travels. Recent trends support the idea that today's travelers rely on user-generated content and guest reviews to research their hotel stays before they book. Consider these trends: • Social media: Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram have made it easier than ever for travelers to share their experiences with others. This has led to a growing reliance on user-generated content (UGC) as a source of information about hotels and other ...
Is Facebook Still an Effective Marketing Vehicle for Hotels?
Lodging Interactive | May 16, 2023
For years, critics have been prognosticating the downfall of Facebook, with many so-called "experts" predicting that the platform's user base would dwindle, and its relevance would fade. However, despite the numerous claims that Facebook is dead, the social media giant continues to thrive, especially when it comes to advertising and marketing within the hospitality vertical. In this post, we share our thoughts on why Facebook remains the top platform for marketers, thanks to its powerful ad targeting and ROI tracking abilities. The Failed Predictions The Decline of Facebook's User Base: Many experts had claimed that Facebook's user b...
The Best Social Media Channels for Customer Service
Shep Hyken | October 13, 2022
By Shep Hyken Social customer care may not be the most popular channel to deal with customer issues for most businesses, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important. More and more customers are turning to social media to get help. More on why in just a moment. For now, let’s address why companies aren’t using social channels. When a company tells me they don’t want to participate in social media customer care, I ask why. They have explanations – notice I didn’t use the word excuses, but that is really what they are. The explanations are: We steer them to the phone, so we don’t need any other channels. We do...
Social Media for Hotels – Is It Worth It?
Ines Barreiros | April 27, 2021
By Ines Barreiros We all know the social media hype and have read plenty of articles of how important it is. And the truth is that your hotel needs to be where your guests are right? But the question here is, at what cost? Maybe you are considering working with an agency to help run your social media accounts. Perhaps you want to appoint someone as a community manager. Maybe you think that the time you spend managing these channels internally is enough. But how can you determine what is the right option for you and whether your efforts are generating a return on investment? This article will explore the rise of social media for hotel...
How Job Seekers’ Social Media Profiles Affect Employability: Evidence From a Research Study
Linchi Kwok | January 19, 2021
By Linchi Kwok Social media plays an increasingly important role in recruitment and employee selection. Recruiters are tempted to check on job candidates’ social media profiles (SMPs) because SMPs could reveal more dynamic information about the candidates than their resumes alone. By checking the candidates’ SMPs, recruiters can discover their real personality, which cannot be easily achieved even through job interviews. Meanwhile, hiring managers can also assess job candidates’ social capital based on the size and the composition of their social networks. The study To investigate how social media may affect recruiters’ hiring dec...