Twice as nice on this Twosday – February Newport News

Newport News

February | Vol 2 Issue 02

Why We Travel?

The 2022 industry travel trends are unveiled this month, as we anticipate spring's arrival and spring break.

Faces of Fun

All smiles at Courtyard Philadelphia Great Valley/Malvern for #NationalPizzaDay with Brittany, Jack, Amberlyn, & Jewel.

What's Trending in Sales?

Family Favorite Travel Trends – Click to read Laurie's deeper dive into "who" is traveling and breakdown of key points.

Across the Industry Links

The GOAT mindset: Expedia Reveals 2022's Biggest Travel Trend

The 2022 Traveler: Emerging Trends and the Redefined Traveler by Hilton

2022 State of the Travel Industry US Travel Association

Northstar: Meeting Volume up 350% from Jan 21

Upcoming Events

March 7th – Eats & Education 12:00pm

March 15th – General Manager's Call

Treasures Found

Tripadvisor's Travel in 2022 - A Look Ahead collaborative sentiment study analysis released on January 11th reveals travelers looking to book experiences and are willing to pay more for it. [Link in title.]

Be review ready with a fresh supply of custom Tripadvisor review reminder cards for your guests. Contact Kirsten for ordering details.

March's: Touchpoint

Family Adventures

eComm's Digital Blueprint

Social Media Playbook February

Discover ideas for engaging content with our pre-designed graphics and trendy topics of real interest to your audience. Campaigns are Family Adventures, Spring Fever for Travel = Spring Break + Spring Savings, Weddings (sneak peaks below). Let's get posting!

Did you know?

10 hotels opted into – Palindrome Promo 2.22.22 offering a variety of twos day rates.

Our most successful ad – Breakfast for a Buck 21990 impressions + 306 clicks/1.39% CTR

Best Practices & Tips

February's topic "How to Create a Video eSignature" Your digital business card! Show off your unique hotel as you introduce yourself.

Our Top Picks: Brand Highlights To Drive Bookings

Hilton: 2022 Marketing Playbook
Marriott: January 2022 Trends in Travel & Hospitality
IHG: Driving Leisure Revenue with New or Old AARP Member Rate - What to Know

Download Playbook

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Hotel Spotlight

Find the perfect escape at the Courtyard Philadelphia Valley Forge/Collegeville guests can create memories at the Elmwood Zoo and relive Revolutionary history at the Valley Forge National Historical Park at this 132-key hotel in PA.

Hey, You!

Meet Emily Crosby, Director of Sales Holiday Inn Asheville E, NC! Emily loves to travel, read and if you're sending flowers make sure they are yellow! French fries top the list for fav food. Latest binge – Ozarks. At work she enjoys a good prank and laugh with her coworkers. Her mantra is work smarter not harder.

1-Grand Canyon vista. 2-Her Baby, "Brooklyn." 3-Hubby & Emily in Peru.

Q4 Results

<3 Spreading the Love Locally

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