Catch the 2024 TMG Year in Review episode with Travel Media Group President, Dana Singer as she joins the Suite Spot to discuss all the milestones and monumental achievements this past year and what hoteliers can expect from TMG in 2025. Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in, and we check out what’s trending in hotel marketin…

Welcome to episode 267 of The Hotel Marketing Podcast by TravelBoom. In this episode, we are sharing our key takeaways from the 2024 Hospitality Show in San Antonio, TX.SHOW NOTES AND MORE!https://www.TravelBoomMarketing.com/podcastAv TravelBoom. The hotel industry's best podcast for practical marketing advice. The BoomSquad are as entertaining as they are informative. A must listen for any hotelier!

In this episode of the Suite Spot, the head of marketing at Springboard Hospitality, Jason Pirock sits down with podcast host, Ryan Embree, to discuss the incredible Springboard Hospitality brand, exciting hotel developments, social media strategies, and much more. Tune in now to learn more about what makes the Springboard Hospitality brand one-of-…

Tune in to the the latest Suite Spot episode to hear from Senior Product Manager at Booking.com, Laura Xhaferaj as she breaks down the guest review score update being rolled out by Booking.com and how this new innovation will impact travelers, hotels, and hotel management groups alike. Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in an…

In this special episode, Suite Spot Host, Ryan Embree covers 5 key takeaways from the 2024 The Hospitality Show that took place in San Antonio, Texas. The industry event was one-of-a-kind and featured incredible panelists, vendors, guest speakers, interviews, and much more from the hospitality industry. Tune in now to get the latest details from th…

The Guest Experience Snapshot powered by TMG Oneview® AI is here! Tune in to hear from the Chief Technology Officer at Travel Media Group, Jason Lee, on the latest technological innovation being offered to hoteliers as a part of our digital solutions for hotels. This new offering uses generative AI in a unique way to help hoteliers interpret guest …

Welcome to episode 266 of The Hotel Marketing Podcast by TravelBoom. Today we have a big show where we’ll be the top trends to watch in 2025.SHOW NOTES AND MORE!https://www.TravelBoomMarketing.com/podcastAv TravelBoom. The hotel industry's best podcast for practical marketing advice. The BoomSquad are as entertaining as they are informative. A must listen for any hotelier!

The Suite Spot visits the Hyde Midtown Miami in the next episode of the Spotlight series. General Manager of the hotel, Henry Martinez joins the podcast to give travelers an insightful look into the guest experience and what makes the property one-of-a-kind for travelers. Episode Transcript Our podcast is produced as an audio resource. Transcripts …

Before you kick off 2025, let’s talk about the biggest blunders you can avoid as a hotel marketer. The cast goes down the list and groups the biggest blunders into a simple list that will save you thousands and drive your overall performance in today's Hotel Marketing Podcast.SHOW NOTES AND MORE!https://www.TravelBoomMarketing.com/podcast…

The Suite Spot is spotlighting the beautiful and newly renovated Regent Santa Monica Beach with special guest and General Manager of the property, Younes Atallah! This episode covers all the exciting things travelers can look forward to from their stay at the property including dining, amenities, local attractions, and much more. Tune in now! Episo…

Join TravelBoom for an amazing conversation with Bart Berkey. Bart brings decades of hotel management experience, award winning author, host of “Most People Don’t… But you Do” podcast and TEDx Speaker. SHOW NOTES AND MORE!https://www.TravelBoomMarketing.com/podcastAv TravelBoom. The hotel industry's best podcast for practical marketing advice. The BoomSquad are as entertaining as they are informative. A must listen for any hotelier!

Check out the latest Suite Spot episode where President – Hospitality, Travel, & Wellness at Questex, Alexi Khajavi, sits down on the podcast to discuss the highly anticipated Hospitality Show 2024 in San Antonio, Texas! This special episode will cover what attendees can expect this year from the event, some urgent issues facing the hospitality ind…

Today on the Hotel Marketing Podcast we are pouring a nice Pumpkin Spice latte and talking about how hotels can drive fall occupancy. Tune in to get the latest hotel news, tips and more. SHOW NOTES AND MORE!https://www.TravelBoomMarketing.com/podcastAv TravelBoom. The hotel industry's best podcast for practical marketing advice. The BoomSquad are as entertaining as they are informative. A must listen for any hotelier!

Join the Suite Spot in this quarterly series to hear from American Hotel & Lodging Association President & CEO, Kevin Carey, on the state of the hospitality industry and recent developments being made by the AHLA to move the industry forward. Episode Transcript Our podcast is produced as an audio resource. Transcripts are generated using speech rec…

In the grand finale of the TMG Hospitality Campus Crawl, we visit one of the top-ranked hospitality programs in the country at UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. The Dean of the college, Dr. Cynthia Mejia, joins the Suite Spot to discuss the hospitality school and why it is one of the most successful in the world! Check out the conversati…

Check out the latest TMG Hospitality Trailblazers episode featuring the Executive Vice President of Development at Gibson Hospitality Ventures, Joseph Grieco!This episode takes a deeper look into the Gibson Hospitality Ventures brand culture, hotel portfolio, and company initiatives that are setting the stage for more organizational success.Get an …

Episode 262 of the Hotel Marketing Podcast pits the cast members against each other to pick the top line items every hotel needs in their 2025 hotel marketing budget. Is your budget set to drive RevPAR in 2025? This episode will show you exactly want you want to invest in next year.SHOW NOTES AND MORE!https://www.TravelBoomMarketing.com/podcast…

TMG Hospitality Trailblazers continues with the Senior Vice President & Global Brand Leader of Hampton by Hilton, Shruti Buckley! In this celebratory episode, Shruti joins the Suite Spot to discuss the 40-year anniversary of Hampton by Hilton by taking a look back on the brand's origins and where the franchise is headed in the near future with exci…

The Hotel Marketing Podcast is coming out with a fresh new format to help hoteliers succeed online. Tune in today to find out what AI strategies hoteliers can put in place today to save money, time, and drive direct bookings.SHOW NOTES AND MORE!https://www.TravelBoomMarketing.com/podcastAv TravelBoom. The hotel industry's best podcast for practical marketing advice. The BoomSquad are as entertaining as they are informative. A must listen for any hotelier!

Join the Suite Spot in this episode of TMG Hospitality Campus Crawl featuring Florida Atlantic University!FAU Professor, Dr. Peter Ricci, joins the episode to shine a light on the FAU hospitality program and tells viewers why it is one-of-a-kind and how it prepares its students for success in the hospitality industry. Episode TranscriptOur podcast …

In this inaugural episode of the TMG Hospitality Campus Crawl series, the Suite Spot takes a trip down to Miami to visit the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University to meet with the Dean of the School, Dr. Michael Cheng. Host Ryan Embree sits down with Dr. Cheng to discuss the high-ranking academic ins…

We're live at HITEC 2024 with special guest Richard Aday, CEO of ThinkReservations! Join us as we learn how boutique properties can drive direct bookings, own search results, and create packages that drive ancillary revenue. Now let's get this show at HITEC startedSHOW NOTES AND MORE!https://www.TravelBoomMarketing.com/podcast…

The Suite Spot takes a virtual visit to Turks and Caicos in the latest installment of the Spotlight series, which showcases some of the world's most historic and iconic hotel properties. In this episode, viewers get a look at the highly anticipated property, Salterra Resort & Spa, which is set to open its doors in early 2025. The resort's managing …

We're live at HITEC 2024 with special guest Ed St.Onge of Flip.to! Join us as we learn how creating a truly personalized guest journey can expand your property awareness, increase conversion rates, and lead to an amazing RevPAR.SHOW NOTES AND MORE!https://www.TravelBoomMarketing.com/podcastAv TravelBoom. The hotel industry's best podcast for practical marketing advice. The BoomSquad are as entertaining as they are informative. A must listen for any hotelier!

In this celebratory episode, Travel Media Group is celebrating a major milestone! TMG has officially surpassed 1,000,000 social followers created for our hotel social partners! Join Suite Spot host, Ryan Embree, and Chief Technology Officer at TMG, Jason Lee as these two social media experts discuss the incredible achievement and what it means to t…

The latest and greatest TMG Hospitality Trailblazers episode is here! 👏🔥Join Suite Spot host Ryan Embree and the Chief Marketing Officer at Charlestowne Hotels, Michael Cady, as these two hospitality experts cover some exciting and insightful topics for viewers, including: ♻️ Sustainability in the Hotel Industry⚡ The First 100% All-Electric Hotel i…

Chairman and CEO of Coury Hospitality, Paul Coury, is recognized as a TMG Hospitality Trailblazer! Paul joins the Suite Spot to give viewers a look at the Coury Hospitality brand and how it grew from its humble beginnings of one hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to a portfolio that contains the most extensive collection of Autograph Hotels. Paul’s story is…

Interim President & CEO of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, Kevin Carey, joins the Suite Spot in the very first episode of Check-In with Kevin Carey!Get the latest news, updates, and information on the hotel industry in this series, and find out what efforts the AHLA is getting involved in to impact hoteliers and hospitality at scale. Fr…

The Suite Spot takes travelers to Rhode Island in the latest Spotlight series episode - The Beatrice Hotel! As one of the most iconic and historic hotels in the nation, the general manager for the property, Jennifer Curtin, gives travelers an inside look at why this hotel should be their next destination. From the rich backstory behind the name, th…

The era of Google’s Universal Analytics (UA) is ending, and its successor, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), is transforming the world of website data analytics. While this shift shares exciting new insights into customer behavior, it also spawns challenges for today’s hotel marketers. Are you prepared for the impending Universal Analytics sunset? SHOW NOT…

Global Brand Head at Embassy Suites by Hilton, Bonnie Campagnuolo, is recognized as a TMG Hospitality Trailblazer as Embassy Suites celebrates its 40th anniversary! This episode gives viewers an inside look at what has made the brand successful over the last 40 years and what is on the horizon for Embassy Suites. Ryan and Bonnie go in depth to high…

There are a near-infinite number of marketing channels vying for your budget, but which ones are worth your limited time and funds? SHOW NOTES AND MORE!https://www.TravelBoomMarketing.com/podcast2024 Hotelier Sentiment Study:https://travelboommarketing.com/hotelier/Av TravelBoom. The hotel industry's best podcast for practical marketing advice. The BoomSquad are as entertaining as they are informative. A must listen for any hotelier!

Brand Leader of Home2 Suites by Hilton, Talene Staab, is named a TMG Hospitality Trailblazer and joins the Suite Spot to discuss Home2 Suites and the incredible developments taking place for the brand. From designing the hotel to finding new ways to improve the guest experience, this episode covers the key aspects that make the Home2 brand special.…

Gain insights into the new 2024 Hotelier Sentiment study and the four key takeaways that can directly lead to improvements to your hotel's marketing efforts. SHOW NOTES AND MORE!https://www.TravelBoomMarketing.com/podcast2024 Hotelier Sentiment Study:https://travelboommarketing.com/hotelier/Av TravelBoom. The hotel industry's best podcast for practical marketing advice. The BoomSquad are as entertaining as they are informative. A must listen for any hotelier!

The Suite Spot takes a trip to Atlanta to visit the Reverb Downtown Atlanta by Hard Rock and uncovers how the unique property is one-of-a-kind and gives travelers a rocking guest experience during their hotel stays. From modern amenities like a reverberation room to a rooftop bar that sets your sights on the breathtaking ATL skyline, this episode c…

Do you ever wonder how hotels can compete with the ever-evolving vacation rental industry? In episode 255 of the Hotel Marketing Podcast, we'll reveal the strategies you can use to compete with all types of accommodation choices. SHOW NOTES AND MORE!https://www.TravelBoomMarketing.com/podcast2024 Hotelier Sentiment Study:https://travelboommarketing…

Managing Director at the Caribe Royale Orlando, Amaury Piedra, checks in to the Suite Spot in our latest Spotlight series episodes to give viewers the 4-1-1 on the $140+ million dollar re-imagination of the resort and what guests can expect from the remarkable expansion and transformation. This episode covers some key digital marketing topics like …

Check out the top 5 takeaways from the 2024 Hunter Hotel Investment Conference and what they mean for hoteliers. Host Ryan Embree gives insight into key topics and conversations from the event for listeners so don't worry if you weren't able to attend or mis.All the must-know details are right at your fingertips. Tune in!Episode TranscriptOur podca…

In this episode of the Hotel Marketing Podcast, you'll join TravelBoom on the March 20th webinar where we reveal four strategies to drive instant revenue for your hotel & resort. If you have occupancy or low revenue issues, this is the podcast for you.SHOW NOTES AND MORE!https://www.TravelBoomMarketing.com/podcast2024 Hotelier Sentiment Study:https…

Former CEO and President of the AHLA, Chip Rogers, joins the Suite Spot to discuss the state of the industry and how hoteliers can make 2024 a successful year. This episode is filled with expert advice, industry insights, and trending topics so tune in to get the 411 on what developments are going to impact your hotel business!Episode TranscriptOur…

In this episode of the Hotel Marketing Podcast, the team at TravelBoom will be uncovering the top 10 hotel marketing myths and deciding which ones are true and which are false.In the news we'll discuss Hilton's continuing efforts to improve their guest mobile experience with real-time messaging. Hilton is leading the way in this area and independen…

The 35th Hunter Hotel Investment Conference is only weeks away, taking place on March 19-21 in Atlanta, Georgia! Join Suite Spot host and TMG Director of Marketing Ryan Embree as he sits down with the Chief of Staff at Hunter Hotel Advisors, Sarah Moss, to discuss the upcoming event and what attendees can look forward to from one of the biggest con…

In this episode of the Hotel Marketing Podcast, we'll be uncovering the top email marketing trends for 2024 and the latest techniques for engaging guests and getting the most out of your email communications. As an essential part of digital marketing for hotels, emails have the power to nurture guest relationships, generate new leads, and drive rep…

In this episode, Suite Spot host Ryan Embree sits down with TMG Director of Product - Respond & Resolve™, Jackie Avery, to discuss the top 5 guest sentiment trends of 2023. It has become an annual tradition to take a look back each year and analyze which guest sentiment tags were mentioned the most and what aspects of the hotel guest experience res…

Did you know 31.5% of travelers will abandon the booking process when hidden fees are discovered? This is the Hotel Marketing Podcast by TravelBoom. And today we will talk about the grave danger of hidden fees and how they impact your overall resort performance. DOWNLOAD THE 2023 LEISURE TRAVEL TRENDS STUDY:https://www.TravelBoomMarketing.com/study…

The next episode of TMG Hospitality Trailblazers sees Charles Oswald, President and CEO of Aperture Hotels, taking center stage on the Suite Spot podcast. In this installment, viewers will get a clear breakdown of what makes Aperture Hotels so unique and a one-of-a-kind hotel brand, along with a plethora of information covering some of the most pre…

In this year-in-review episode, podcast host Ryan Embree has a meaningful conversation with Travel Media Group President, Dana Singer, to go over some of the most significant innovations and milestones that took place in 2023 for TMG and what exciting developments hoteliers can look forward to from TMG in the new year. With hotels and hotel managem…

Good day fellow hoteliers and welcome to the big 250th edition of the Hotel Marketing Podcast! Today's episode is going to dive into why great content is critical to any hotel and how it can help improve your site's overall conversion rate. Great ready, let's go!DOWNLOAD THE 2023 LEISURE TRAVEL TRENDS STUDY:https://www.TravelBoomMarketing.com/study…

Good day fellow hoteliers and welcome to episode 249 of the Hotel Marketing Podcast. Today we have an interesting question, “Is catering to a small niche market a secret to success for a hotel?” Well, we’re about to answer that right now...DOWNLOAD THE 2023 LEISURE TRAVEL TRENDS STUDY:https://www.TravelBoomMarketing.com/studySHOW NOTES AND MORE!htt…

The Suite Spot: Spotlight series is back with another one-of-a-kind episode that welcomes special guest, Christopher Calabrese, General Manager & VP of the Marriott Cancun Collection!Podcast host and TMG Marketing Director, Ryan Embree sits down with Christopher to showcase the newly renovated Marriott: Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort, and what exc…