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What is Holding Back Timely Action on Sustainability in Tourism?
We know what needs to be done. We even know how to do it. So, what's standing in the way of mainstream sustainability action in the industry

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Nov 12, 20245 min read


How to Motivate Your Hotel Staff
People are central to hospitality, and while AI technology can streamline hotel operations, it cannot replace the genuine human...

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Jul 4, 202411 min read


Top 6 Consumer Trends for 2024… and what they mean for your hospitality business
Find out how Euromonitor's Top 6 Global Consumer Trends can be applied to your hospitality business to amplify your marketing power...

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Dec 22, 202310 min read


Are Hotels Meeting Consumer Expectations in Reducing Environmental Impact?
These fresh statistics from two recent reports, one from YouGov and the other from Euromonitor, bring a new perspective to the...

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Nov 24, 20236 min read


Part 2: The SECRET component for consistent hospitality business success
Welcome back! In this article I will reveal the sixth crucial element for running a successful hospitality business. It is the secret...

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Oct 21, 20234 min read


Part 1: The 5 core components for consistent hospitality business success
In this blog, we will unravel the core FIVE components that pave the way for enduring success in the hospitality arena. Read on...

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Sep 29, 20236 min read


Top 12 Sources of Hotel Bookings for 19 Countries in 2022
Welcome to the third version of this article! To date it has been super well received, so here goes the updated version with the top 12...

sarahhabsburg
Feb 22, 20237 min read


Hoteliers Guide to Emotional Marketing
Every time we buy something, we pass through a process of emotional interaction. “Passing through” the process is a great way to describe...

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Jan 29, 20238 min read


How to attract great hospitality staff
Running a business that has a strong organisational culture is highly dependent on the people who work for you. Read on to find out more.

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Dec 7, 20225 min read


How to list your hotel as sustainable on Booking, Google, and Expedia
Before we delve into the “how to”, let’s first check in on three things: Why do it? What does sustainable mean? Who is behind the...

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Nov 27, 20229 min read


Sustainable Tourism & the 2022 Responsible Tourism Charter
Many of us have been talking about sustainability in tourism for quite some time, but it finally feels like the tide has turned in favour...

sarahhabsburg
Nov 11, 20225 min read


7 Facts That Influence Whether Your Hotel Messaging Succeeds or Fails
Our natural instinct is to steer away from anything we don’t understand, right? Human psychology is not something that often crops up in...

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Oct 30, 20224 min read


Case Study: Supporting a Local Community Through Tourism in southern Chile
Working out how to get started taking responsible action in your destination can feel like a big hurdle. The will is there, but choosing...

sarahhabsburg
Oct 11, 20223 min read


How TV Can Influence Travel, and Our Expectation of Experience
I spent the last week holed up with Covid. This was no fun as many of you know. In-between nursing my disappointment that I am clearly...

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Sep 17, 20224 min read


Google Analytics 4 Guide for Hotels
Over the last few months, you may have seen this carefully crafted email subject line pop up in your inboxes: “We will begin to sunset...

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Jul 24, 20229 min read


How to Create Hotel Wellness Events and Workshops That Convert
Thinking outside of the box to create workshops or events that appeal to your target audience is a great way to engage and convert.

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Jul 8, 20224 min read


How to Get More Hotel Direct Bookings
How can I increase my direct bookings? This question is one that comes up again and again, and my answer is always the same. Read on...

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Jun 23, 20226 min read


7 Most Common Hotel SEO Mistakes
Most independent hoteliers are one-man bands running the whole show alone, or with limited help. We all know that SEO is super important,...

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Jun 12, 20226 min read


Top Tip on How to Save Money at Your Hotel
Anyone running a business today wants to reduce costs to have a healthier bottom line. If your business is not financially viable,...

sarahhabsburg
May 22, 20227 min read


Global Consumer Trends in 2022: Tips for hotels to get more customers to engage and book
Euromonitor shared their Top 10 Global Consumer Trends research at ITB Berlin recently, and it was filled with so many great nuggets of...

sarahhabsburg
Apr 7, 20228 min read
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