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Savannah, Georgia is one of the strongest Airbnb markets in the US. It received a near perfect 99/100 AIRDNA Market Score. Even with 3235 live Airbnb listings on the market, multiple niche opportunities exist as shown in the video. As a micro example, 70% of Airbnb hosts don’t allow 1 night stays in Savannah. Hence, if you just allowed 1 night stays, you’d be competing against only 30% of Airbnb hosts. What are your thoughts on the Savannah, Georgia Airbnb market? #savannah #georgia #georgiastate #savannahlife #savannahrealestate #vrbo #vrbohost #Airbnb #airbnbbusiness #airbnbsuperhost #savannahrealtor #realestateagent #georgiarental 

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Welcome back from the long holiday weekend! We hope you had time to rest and recharge before the busy summer season kicks in. Here’s what’s been happening. ↠ Have you heard about NARRATIVE HOTELS? They are the next wave in the boutique hotel genre, but they take the cool factor a step farther by giving guests a truly immersive experience in a specific storyline. ↠ SUMMER TRAVEL is upon us and if you break it down by the generations, we are seeing varying interests and consumer behavior you might want to pay attention to. ↠ CRUISING is about to have its business model turned upside down as a new cruise line is aiming at disrupting the age-old business model. ↠ The TOP 2024 SUMMER TRAVEL DESTINATIONS are probably not what you would expect. In fact, one is on the list simply because it is a stop on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour — no surprise there right? ↠ And LOYALTY PROGRAMS are adjusting offerings and rewards to better satisfy the needs of guests who want more than being able to accrue and claim points for a guest room or suite. ↠ Check it all out in our three-minute read below. https://lnkd.in/gKQg3nVc #hotels #loyalty #summertravel #cruising #consumerbehavior #hotelsandresorts #travel #boutiquehotels

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#ICYMI: All generations are spending more on trips this summer, with trip ✈️costs rising an average of 36% compared to 2023. Notably, however, Gen Z is spending an average of $11,766 on trips, surpassing all other generations for the first time in four years. 📊: Squaremouth Inc #travel #tourism #pr #clientnews #mediarelations #airlines

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During a recent trip to the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Bonnet Creek in Orlando/Disney, I saw this on the refrigerator in our room. I really like the idea of this internal promotion of their restaurants, resort experiences, and guest relations all on one easy to use (QR Codes) magnet. It does a few things well: 1. Informs guests of their on-property options 2. Ease of use for guests 3. Alleviates long waits/ticket times for the hotel Utilizing this simple way of displaying your property’s options can really elevate your guests experience.

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Hey everyone! I'm heading to HSMAI Commercial Strategy Week in Charlotte on June 25-26, 2024! 🚀 Can't wait to catch up with old friends, make new connections, and chat about our new Signals 🛜 feature. Who else is going? Let’s connect and make this event even more awesome 🤝 Check out the event details below (and if you haven't registered yet ... don't wait!!!): #HSMAICSC24 #HSMAI #KalibriLabs #commercialstrategy

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When SHE Evolves, HE Takes Notice, and WE All Evolve Together. As a husband, partner, and business ally, I’ve had the privilege of watching Sarah Pirie-Nally pour her heart and soul into creating a transformative experience and community for women. The results have been nothing short of awe-inspiring. From women taking bold leaps to play bigger, publishing their first books, selling their businesses, and booking $100,000 worth of workshops inspired by their time at She Evolves Fiji, the transformations across life, relationships, career, and wealth have been epic. When you surround yourself with not only like-minded but, more importantly, like-hearted individuals, anything is possible. To my incredible wife, thank you for showing us what’s possible. Maybe it's time for me to step off the sidelines and create something for the men who stand beside these amazing women. #HeEvolves "When SHE Evolves, HE Takes Notice, and WE All Evolve Together" Imagine the spark of curiosity and engagement that an event or experience can ignite. These gatherings are catalysts for transformation, and no one ever went backwards by investing in themselves. When times are tough, and there are more reasons to say no to investing in yourself, remember this: I recently invested $25,000 into a business coach with a proven track record of taking businesses from local to global. The first week has generated 3 leads that could lead to multiple 6 figure US based clients This journey underscores the power of believing in your potential and surrounding yourself with a community that lifts you higher. Let’s embark on this adventure together, transforming not only our own lives but also the lives of those around us. It’s time for us all to evolve, together. 25 Spaces left in Byron Bay. I also invite 10 men that are interested to be part of the first HEevolves https://lnkd.in/g4pu2WsC #Transformation #Community #SheEvolves #HeTakesNotice #WeEvolve #InvestInYourself #GrowthMindset #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #PersonalDevelopment

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What’s the best social media platform for your business? What KPIs matter? What content performs the best? If you’re a Frisco business owner, sign up for our webinar to find out!

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Spontaneous and flexible travel are defining trends of 2024. Hoteliers can capture this market by leveraging personalized loyalty programs and tech-driven insights. Mo Chaar of Givex shares how data-driven promotions and tailored incentives can boost engagement and repeat bookings. Ready to enhance your hospitality strategy? #TravelTrends #HospitalityTech #CustomerLoyalty

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It was great to host the Independent Lodging Congress Cultivate event yesterday. Kurien Jacob put together a day packed with influential players in the hotel technology space. An ecosystem at the intersection of hoteliers, entrepreneurs and investors shaping the future of hotel technology. A few highlights that stood out from my perspective: - An innovative approach to the connection of IMPACT AND COMMERCE has been created by Lauren Scott-Harris with EARNT. They’ve created a new concept of VIP access to things only accessible through giving back - eric lutz grounded the big picture discussion on data fueling AI, with the important point “the real ART is in REVENUE GENERATION”. Meaning it’s about what you do with the data to deliver the right message to the right customer at the right time. - “HOSPITALITY at every touch point” Morgan Wiley spoke to how Union Square Hospitality Group is leveraging tech to improve hospitality service - Hotels can get BOGGED DOWN WITH DATA “never run a restaurant from the board room, live it from the floor” Darius N. Connected the use of tech to improve operations from the floor. - There’s a clear new race in where payments fall in the tech stack, Tom Botts spoke to this being an important point in REDUCING FRICTION in customer journey - “FOCUS ON HUMANITIY” has been a driving force in marketing for Shannon Knapp of The Leading Hotels of the World. “They don’t want to hear about your product specifications”. - “the pendulum needs to swing back to TOP OF FUNNEL MARKETING” Nick Slavin - “80% of the engineering time is spent on integrations” Dermot Quigley speaking to the massively FRAGMENTED TECH LANDSCAPE. - “we actually want to deliver KICK ASS SERVICE” Kerry Mack expressing a continued need for best in class tech - “NPS is the magic in our underwriting” Steve LeSieur speaking to the importance of customer satisfaction. “The ALCHEMY is in WORD OF MOUTH”. A big thanks to Andrew Benioff Erik Warner Stephen Chan and the Independent Lodging Congress team for include me and Spherical in this day.

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Top Hotel Deal in Cancun, Mexico  What a deal! Again by Mr. Fluffy Travel Save $1,684 / €1,554 with this deal! That's enough for two flight tickets to Cancun from anywhere! - 5 stars Hotel ***** - Two adults - 6 nights - From 24th of June till the 30th of June 2024 - Riu Palace Peninsula, Cancun All Inclusive ***** - Junior Suit - Booking .com: 3.539 $ - 3.269 euros - Mr. Fluffy Travel: 1.855 $ - 1.713 euros - Your profit as customer: 1.684 $ / 1.554 euros Book directly via our website: Copy/paste the link in your browser or click on the link: https://lnkd.in/eaUDhVVD IMPORTANT!: You can stick with the proposed dates and save money by booking now. Alternatively, you can customize the dates to better suit your schedule, potentially finding a larger gap compared to Booking .com and saving even more money. Please note that the prices mentioned are subject to change in the coming days. They may increase or decrease. However, it is advisable not to rely too much on potential decreases, as early booking remains key to securing the best rates. Questions? Scan the QR Code and WhatsApp me. (FEEL FREE TO SHARE with friends, family or colleagues, ect ... Maybe they want to go to Cancun, Mexico and and take profit of this amazing holiday deal. And you are doing them a favour!) 💙✈️🌎 Love Travelling the World

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My latest article for Hotels Above Par explores travel's hottest trend: 'destination dupes.' And to that tune, these are some of my favorites. Not only will you avoid crowds, but travel trends like 'destination dupes' encourage cost-effective exploration, leading to a broader range of destinations gaining popularity. This diversification can stimulate local economies and promote sustainable tourism by distributing travelers more evenly across different locations.

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Is your breakthrough as a travel entrepreneur waiting in a place you haven’t thought to look yet?   Contrary to what some naysayers have believed for years, group travel is a dynamic and growing segment of the tourism industry. In fact, there are many people you have probably never heard of succeeding in corners of group travel that you have never thought of.   From travel agents selling group packages to niche tour companies taking groups to events, retreats and other special interest destinations, there’s a wide variety of tourism professionals uncovering hidden opportunities in the group travel market. That’s why I was so excited to talk with Tamika C. Carter, a travel entrepreneur who has made her own way in group travel and has helped many other people do the same. Tamika has a knack for uncovering hidden opportunities and loves to help travel businesses find their place to succeed.   You can hear the whole conversation on the latest episode of our podcast Gather and Go. When you check out this episode, you’ll hear Tamika’s thoughts on:   🎯 Myths travel agents believe about groups 🎯 The economics of selling group travel 🎯 Identifying non-traditional group travel opportunities 🎯 Finding your ideal niche in the group market Even if you already feel confident about your position in the group travel marketplace, I hope you’ll check out this episode. I think Tamika’s perspective will help you shape the way you think about the travel business and inspire you to keep your eyes open for opportunities that might be hiding in plain sight.

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Veronica's Report chapter 7: summary Program Overview for Combating Tourismophobia: Introduces a training program aimed at helping owners, tourism stakeholders, and community members confront and address their fears and biases related to tourismophobia, emphasizing real data.

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