Behavioral scientists have known for decades that core human values drive all our decisions, including which hotel we choose. When we add valuegraphics to the demographics and psychographics in our audience profiles, we get a clear picture of how to motivate our prospects and customers at the level of human instinct. This case study walks through how valuegraphics could impact marketing strategy for a luxury hotel brand in Europe. READ MORE

With their popularity and high rates of commission, OTAs can be a thorn in the side of every hotel. But there are a few different things you can do to make the OTAs work for you, and even beat them at their own game. Check out these six tips and see if you can start to turn the tables. READ MORE

With what is expected to be the busiest travel season of all time right around the corner, hotels need to ensure their technology runs smoothly and keeps up with increased traffic. Hotels and short-term rentals need to adopt technology that balances both guests' wants and staffing constraints to ensure their comfort and safety this summer and beyond. READ MORE

Five years after his original look at gamification in the hospitality world for HotelExecutive, Plan A Technologies Chairman Aron Ezra revisits the piece. He recounts which of his predictions proved right (and examines which of his proved less so) while offering his biggest takeaway for the entire field. READ MORE

After the past two years, guests demand a lot more from hotels: including seamless research and payment experiences, transparent pricing, flexible cancellation policies, and special perks - to name just a few. In this article, I share some crucial areas your hotel should focus on when tweaking your digital marketing and sales strategies to reach more guests and get more direct bookings in 2022. READ MORE