A collection of news focused on digital advancements in hospitality industry. Collected and curated by our E-Commerce team.
Following the introduction of the UK digital services tax which came into force in April, Google has now confirmed that it will pass on this cost directly to advertisers (ie. hotels, OTAs etc.). From November [...]
The world of Digital Marketing is constantly evolving and despite the current climate, we’ve still seen various digital changes come into effect over the Summer months. In this post we’ll take a look at some [...]
Throughout the past five months, we’ve seen consumer behaviour change drastically, and have had to change our e-commerce strategies to adapt. With this in mind, we've recapped what’s new for digital and have provided tried and trusted tactics that will drive the most booked revenue in August.
With the UK announcing air bridge partnerships earlier this month and Ireland expected to announce in the coming week, there is still some potential for international markets in 2020. Here are our 10 tips to capitalise on international demand.
On June 25th, TikTok followed in Instagram & Snapchat’s footsteps, by monetizing their platform with an advertising centre. While advertising had already crept onto the platform in the form of sponsored content; TikTok for Business, is now available with multiple ad formats. Before jumping on this latest social media trend; ask yourself, is TikTok the right platform to amplify your brand message? For most hotel brands, the answer will be a firm no.
Google Hotel Price Ads has led the way due to the pricing’s prominent position in Google my Business listings and Google Map results. The move to ‘commission on check-outs only’ is a revolutionary way to move forward; paying only for tangible check-outs, instead of clicks that may not convert, or bookings that may cancel.
As the tourism industry re-awakens, it’s time to reactivate your digital marketing. Step one is launching brand awareness ads, in order to build market interest.
With clear hotel re-opening dates, it’s time to start re-aligning digital marketing to the new tourism climate. One thing, in particular, has become abundantly clear; international travel will be a rarity in 2020. As such, it’s essential to update your digital marketing tactics to focus on your domestic market.
Since late February 2020, the team at Avvio have been tracking the impact the COVID-19 Coronavirus has had on online search across the hospitality industry. We want to ensure that when the upturn starts and the appetite for travel resumes, we are fully prepared and ready to help our customers.
With endless blogs and content from all sectors of the travel and tourism industry, it can be hard to try and figure out what exactly it is you need to be doing right now. Unfortunately, no one has a timeline for this and when it will end. So the best option is to focus on evergreen digital activity that will benefit your business now and in the future.
