Spring Into March Newport News

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March | Vol 2 Issue 03

Stand Out - Immersive Travel

Spring has sprung! A time for new beginnings and innovation. Other hotels are doing it, let’s do it better. Have more heads in beds and more money from incremental spend, while providing memorable experiences.

Faces of Fun

Savannah, GA home to one of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in the US with Tonya, GM and Mindy, DOS at Hilton Garden Inn Airport.

What's Trending in Sales?

How to Get Past The Gatekeepers – Click to hear from Laurie on how building valuable resources of professional conduct can tap you into new sales opportunities.

March Madness – Next week we tip off the Q1 NHG Champion Challenge! We are excited to see the business that you will uncover and win..

Across the Industry Links

Cendyn: Bleisure trips, workations, & positioning your hotel for the latest hybrid travel trends

BU Podcast: What Is the Future of Travel in 2022?

US Travel Association: Global Meetings Industry Day

Hotel Passion: How to enter the Experience Zone

Save the Date – Upcoming Events

April 7th – US Travel Global Meetings Industry Day

April 7th – NHG's GM call @ 10:00 am

April 28th – Eats & Education @ 12:00 pm

Treasures Found

The Inn at Wise Solve a problem and add revenue! Amy Phillips, Area Director monopolized on the Inn's spaces by partnering with local business owners to add a spa and new restaurant. Increasing bottom line revenue, elevating guest experiences and fermenting local relationships all at once. That's a homerun! Pictured above Amy, 110 at the Inn owner, Gabby and Crystal. #copythat

Welcome Newcomers!

Michelle Kriger, DOS SpringHill Suites Centreville-Chantilly

Michelle Morris, DOS TownePlace Suites Louisville Airport

Touchpoint Cyber Spring Cleaning

Campaigns/Promotions

eComm's Digital Blueprint

Social Media Playbook April

Discover ideas for engaging content with our pre-designed graphics and trendy topics. Campaigns are Summer Vacation, Teacher Appreciation, Graduation, Cars Eat Free (sneak peak below).

What is the Playbook?

– Hotels managing their OWN social media marketing this is the easy button. Download the post media (images/videos); then copy & paste the content language with hashtags provided in the Playbook. Carve out time to schedule all the posts for the month. Let's get posting!

– Hotels NHG eComm manages your social media marketing, you're considered "supported." The Playbook is an overview of what will be posted and promoted on your behalf with further customization as we work with your corporate and property teams.

NHG Best Practices & Tips

"How To Master Online Reviews." Download our checklist for success.

Our Top Picks: Review Online Etiquette

Expedia: How to make hotel guest reviews work for your property.
Booking.com: Can I respond to a guest review?
Tripadvisor: Write a Management Response

Download Playbook

Feb Paid Media Results

Out N' About

Hotel Spotlight

Whether on a college tour, or spending some time in the Big Apple, the Courtyard West Orange is the perfect place to rest your head. This newly renovated New Jersey hotel allows you to settle down in perfect proximity to wherever you need to be.

Hey, You!

Meet Jennifer Mack, Corporate Revenue Manager. Jen's remote office is equipped with all things Star Wars. She and her family are avid fans! She loves tacos, says no to seafood and has been binging on Once Upon A Time and Criminal Minds. Life mantra, "treat everyone with respect." Working on 3.5 months with NHG.

Fam pic: daughter Elizabeth (oldest), son Alexander, and daughter Sam. Plus hubby John.

National Pet Day

Calling all pet owners! We are making your pets famous on April 11th, 2022 for National Pet Day next month. Text your pet pictures with their names to 850-687-8344 by April 5th, 2022. Yes, you can be in the picture, too!!

#NationalPetDay