Marketing

📡 With STAAH’s Get Google, properties can connect directly to Google Hotel Search for global visibility and drive direct bookings. The platform allows for easy Google connectivity, optimization of listings with high-quality photos, competitive pricing, and compelling descriptions. Analytics tools enable tracking of performance metrics like clicks, impressions, and bookings for ROI analysis. Everything can be managed from the STAAH dashboard, streamlining processes and providing actionable insights.

🍴 Michiel Bakker, President and CEO of the Culinary Institute of America, discussed the vital role of food and beverage (F&B) in guest satisfaction and branding at Starwood hotels on Jan. 28, 2025. The episode emphasized the importance of F&B in improving guest experiences and brand distinction, as well as leadership in F&B operations. The podcast was supported by Shiji Group, a global hospitality technology provider known for their effective solutions and services.

📝 Mark Ritson, a brand consultant with a PhD in marketing, discusses the effectiveness of combining long-term brand awareness campaigns with short-term performance campaigns. Boots UK, a health and beauty retailer, utilized this strategy with a 15-second pre-roll ad offering a 10% discount for Advantage loyalty card holders, alongside a brand-building commercial titled "Take a Hike." The performance ad achieved £5 for every pound spent on YouTube. In 2013, Les Binet and Peter Field published "The Long and the Short of It," emphasizing these dual advertising strategies. Mistakes such as trying to create 'double duty' ads that serve both purposes or neglecting brand building can diminish effectiveness. Successful brands balance both, with YouTube as a prime platform for this approach.

🍴 Grupo RosaNegra, renowned for its dynamic dining locations in Mexico, opened RosaNegra Miami on December 4, marking its first U.S. venture at Dua Miami, Autograph Collection Hotel. CEO Eduardo Beaven envisions Miami's cultural and culinary diversity as a perfect match for the group's bold Latin flavors and high-energy dining experiences. RosaNegra Miami spans 13,600 square feet, combining indoor space and a patio, offering a speakeasy-style bar and live entertainment aligned with Miami's nightlife. Executive Chef Emiliano Galindo presents a Latin American menu, with USDA Prime and Australian wagyu steaks and exclusive Miami dishes. Beverages include spirits from across Latin America and an extensive Mexican wine selection. Plans for expanding Grupo RosaNegra's presence in Miami and other markets are underway.

🏡 Saraca Hotels & Resorts manages nearly 100 keys across India, with properties in Lucknow and Jim Corbett, and forthcoming locations in Jim Corbett & Sri Lanka. Faced with channel manager limitations and inventory push issues, Saraca switched to STAAH's channel management technology. STAAH's Max channel manager offers seamless integration, connects to 500+ OTAs, features dynamic pricing, and enhances revenue management with capabilities like MLOS, CTA, and CTD restrictions. This partnership has led to improved bookings and guest experiences.

💕 Flemings Hotels offers a Valentine's package including breakfast, flowers, Prosecco for stays from February 13-17. Meininger Hotels entices guests with a 10% discount code and a playful "city crush" theme. Minos Palace provides a luxury Valentine's package with suite deals, private pools, and exclusive experiences. Shivas Galaxy Hotel promotes a 50% discount and free meal upgrades for the holiday. Maison Albar Hotels attracts couples with a special Valentine's dinner at their Odette restaurant.

🏠 Choice Hotels International, Inc. and Westgate Resorts partnered, making 21 Westgate properties bookable on Choice's website and mobile app, also reservable with Choice Privileges points. Properties span multiple states including Florida, Utah, Nevada, New York, Missouri, Tennessee, South Carolina, Virginia, and Arizona. The partnership expands Choice's upscale offerings and benefits over 68 million Choice Privileges members with more ways to use points and rewards. Notable properties include Westgate Park City Resort & Spa in Utah and Treasure Cove Water Park in Orlando, Florida.

🏦 Access Point Financial (APF) provided a $195 million refinancing for The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel in Manhattan, New York. The 287-room luxury hotel, part of the Hyatt Thompson Brand, features a nine-story atrium lobby with dining options by Tom Colicchio and Daniel Boulud. APF offers a range of capital solutions for hospitality, including bridge loans and mezzanine financing. Eastdil served as the sponsor's advisor.