While Baby Boomers and Generation X may have more disposable income, data shows that younger generations are more likely to travel. This means that hoteliers must be mindful of what makes Millennials and Generation Z tick. TravelBoom’s most recent Leisure Travel Trends Study found one key to attracting younger hotel guests is managing guest reviews. The…
Hotels are experiencing a major shift in traveler behavior, including the most recent demands from guests. In the latest TravelBoom Leisure Travel Trends Study, we recognize the importance of loyalty programs for hotels. Just one year ago, less than half of leisure travelers surveyed indicated loyalty programs would influence their booking decisions. One year later,…
Chances are, anything new you’ve considered lately first crossed your radar thanks to influencer marketing. However, it may not have been courtesy of a popular influencer with mass following on social media, but thanks instead to the OGs of influencing…household names for sure, like Google and Bing. To learn more about trending influences on travel…
Budget concerns driven by rising inflation can affect leisure traveler’s plans – but the right strategy can help to ease those concerns. What can the hotelier do to help soothe those pain points? Make sure you know what’s important to today’s traveler and tap into those things that your guests are looking for. A recent survey…
In a post-pandemic world, leisure travel has rebounded and continues to evolve around the globe. A recent study by TravelBoom, 2023 Leisure Travel Trends Study: How the Economy and Changing Habits Will Shape the Future of Travel, found that guests are confident in traveling after Covid. Do people still care about covid? For the first time…
The way consumers research products online is always evolving. We’ve highlighted how Google’s hotel search experience has advanced over the years and Google SGE’s potential impacts on searcher behavior.But one thing remains the same. People use search engines. A lot.Per TravelBoom’s 2023 Leisure Travel Study, 48% of leisure travelers begin their vacation planning process by…
According to a Market Analysis Report by Grand View Research, the global wellness tourism market size was estimated at $814.6 billion USD in 2022 and is expected to reach $923.6 billion USD in 2023. (Some other agencies estimate this value to be even higher, topping the charts in the low to mid trillions). Further, North…
A potential recession is looming and hoteliers need to prepare. These tips will help you recession proof your hotel marketing and survive with smaller budgets and higher costs
TravelBoom just concluded an extensive survey to frequent travelers to uncover insights into how the rising cost of travel will impact 2022 and beyond. Over 2,000 travelers completed the survey and the data will absolutely impact how hotels adapt to inflation and rising costs. Rising gas prices, and travel costs in general, are a major…
Congratulations! If you’re reading this, business must be booming. Pat yourself on the back, pour yourself a drink and get back to work.No, that’s not a typo.While celebration may be in order, that flashing ‘No Vacancy’ sign is no excuse to freeze your marketing efforts.If you want to maximize your success, here are 8 marketing…
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is one of the industry’s leading advocates for intelligent, sustainable hotel revenue growth. The association provides hotel professionals & their partners with tools, insights, and expertise to fuel sales, inspire marketing, and optimize revenue. One of their recent articles, entitled 8 Essentials Every GM Needs to Know About Digital Marketing Today, caught our eye and that is the subject of episode 21 of the Fuel Hotel Marketing podcast.
This is the 12th edition of Fuel’s COVID-19 Consumer Sentiment Study. As the virus continues to impact the state of travel and the hospitality industry, we want to continue to provide insights on the sentiment of consumers. We’ve asked many questions to find out how a vaccine will impact travel planning for 2021.We hope that…
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