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Ms. Derviskadic

Maja Derviskadic

Social Media Manager, Hawkins International PR

As a Social Media Manager at Hawkins International PR, Maja Derviskadic spearheads influencer relations and oversees and implements integrated social media strategies agency-wide. Ms. Derviskadic also serves as the lead point person on some of the agency's top luxury clients such as Rosewood Jumby Bay, Rosewood Little Dix Bay and Le Guanahani in St. Barth, Seabourn, Eden Roc at Cap Cana and Room Mate Hotels. From forging partnerships with cutting-edge video vendors, new startups as the exclusive beta-tester and executing innovative influencer databases, Ms. Derviskadic consistently implements creative projects to increase her clients' digital clout. Whether it's a group influencer trip with over 5 Instagram heavyweights to document the launch of Hamilton Princess' restaurant concept by Marcus Samuelsson and securing 8 million impressions and 2,500 followers for the client or strategizing an omni-channel approach to Seabourn's newest ad campaign that will differentiate YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - Ms. Derviskadic understands the need to treat each platform as its' own microcosm. Prior to joining Hawkins International, Ms. Derviskadic worked at Wagstaff Worldwide launching culinary and lifestyle brands like Barton G. in Los Angeles, garnering over 2,000 Instagram followers prior to the opening, and establishing Peru's culinary ambassador's social media presence in conjunction with the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. In addition, Ms. Derviskadic launched Los Angeles Food and Wine Festival's Instagram presence in 2013, resulting in 3,000 followers in the span of 5 days, over 2 million impressions, and a featured post on Instagram's own blog, which utilized Ms. Derviskadic's event photography. Ms. Derviskadic received a double degree in economics and French from St. John's University in New York.

Please visit http://www.hawkpr.com for more information.

Ms. Derviskadic can be contacted at 212-255-6541 or maja@hawkpr.com

Coming up in January 2020...

Mobile Technology: Meeting Tech Expectations

What once seemed futuristic is now the norm, owing to the escalating developments in mobile technology, and hotels must continue to innovate in order to meet guest expectations. In a recent study from Mower, 65 percent of guests said they would gladly pay more for a hotel that provides the mobile technology they deem essential. The same study shows that 44 percent of travelers are more likely to book a smart hotel, and nearly 7 in 10 want to use smart devices provided by the hotel. And how do guests wish to use all this technology? A majority expressed a desire for mobile check-in and check-out, and mobile payment options. They also want to be able to stream content from their phone to the TV; to make service requests of the hotel staff; to control in-room lighting, temperature and sound; to order food and beverages; and to request a wake-up call - all from their mobile device. Guests also expressed preferences for robust wi-fi and convenient device charging ports throughout the hotel. They also appreciate the use of hotel branded apps which allow a guest to book a room, access loyalty programs, receive discounts and rewards, and even use the app to choose the room, floor and view they prefer. Some hotel apps also allow a customer to track their charges throughout their stay, rather than waiting to receive a bill at the end. Finally, mobile tech lounges are popping up more frequently in some hotels. These lounges offer guests the opportunity to perform tasks like airline check-ins or access to local info guides, but they also provide a place where guests can comfortably get some work done outside their room. The January Hotel Business Review will report on what some hotels are doing to meet their customers' expectations in the mobile technology space.

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