Hotel Marketing Blog: Strategies, Insights & Direct Bookings Advice for Independent Hotels
This is the hotel marketing blog for Independent Hotels, Serviced Apartments, Pubs with rooms and character stays. Every article is written from real commercial experience, not theory, covering hotel SEO, direct booking strategy, digital marketing, brand positioning, Social Media, OTA management and the tools that actually move the needle. Whether you are a General Manager, a Commercial Director or a Hotel Marketer building your skills, you will find practical, actionable guidance you can use today. Browse by topic below or scroll to explore the latest articles.
OTAs: The Marmite Effect in Hotels. Love Them or Hate Them, Here’s How to Take Control
OTAs divide hoteliers. Some rely on them, others resent them. This article explores how to balance OTAs with direct bookings, defend your brand, manage rate parity and decide when OTAs can actually work in your favour.