The Ultimate Checklist for Rebranding Your Hotel

INTRODUCTION

According to data collected by the STR Census Database, 43 percent of hotels change affiliations at least once. Whether you just changed to another hotel group or purchased a hotel, rebranding is no small feat, but with a clear strategy and a commitment to evolving client needs, the results can be beneficial.

As stated in a previous blog post, hotels must portray to guests that the changes will benefit them (vs. to your owners or shareholders). The secondary goals include increases in occupancy and profit, stronger brand recognition, stronger guest loyalty and a better reputation.

Here is the ultimate checklist guide to managing all the to-dos that come with rebranding your hotel.
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How Hotels Should Manage Google Reviews

INTRODUCTION

As a hotelier, you may already be aware of the impact online reviews can have for your hotel, resort or bed & breakfast.

A recent survey conducted by BrightLocal revealed that 85 percent of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations when deciding to patronize a business. In addition, reviews for hotels and bed & breakfasts are among the most read types of reviews, just behind restaurants and cafés.

While TripAdvisor still reigns, a recent article by Forbes reports that Google is now the second most trusted review site for hotels among travelers. Following are some tips on how to best manage Google reviews for your hotel.

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Crisis Communications Planning for CVBs

INTRODUCTION

A crisis can be defined as any unplanned event that potentially presents a risk to people, property, environment, reputation and industry. As examples, a terrorist attack, natural disaster or cyberattack on a city can create a serious tourism crisis, making it a challenge for CVBs to attract potential visitors.

For these reasons, it’s critical CVBs are prepared with a crisis communication plan so that they can restore tourism to the city as quickly as possible. Having a plan helps minimize the economic and reputation impact of a crisis on the city’s tourism industry, and it helps to expedite recovery.

Here are tips convention and visitor bureaus can use to create their own crisis plan.

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