As we approach the end of 2023, I’ve been reflecting on my year as a business owner, the highs and the lows of going it alone. CJ Hotel Consultancy is now in its seventh year of operation, and I’ve enjoyed running my own business more than I ever could have expected , but operating your own show is a constant, all-consuming and sometimes relentless task. As a service provider working with small to medium-sized hospitality businesses, my learnings from running my business this year may sound familiar and resonate with you too?
Read MoreIt gets to this time of year, when you might start to feel like you don’t have your fair share of bookings and start to worry about whether the bookings will trickle or flood in for the summer months ahead.
Read MoreIt’s the $1 million question, isn’t it? How much should you be spending on your annual hotel sales and marketing budget? And it’s the one question that clients always address - especially in a year such as 2023 that looms largely with the cost-of-living crisis and high business expenses.
Read MoreMarketing partnerships are a great way to bring your product to life through a likeminded partner, or business with the same or similar business goals to you. To create a marketing partnership and collaboration, several steps need to be taken to get it off the ground and on the right track.
Read MoreAs hotel owners and operators seek to remain competitive and explore new avenues, 2022 has seen an increase in hotel sales and marketing positions available in the UK.
Read MoreSo why are listening to travel trends so important and what does entering the third year of the global pandemic mean to the travel and hospitality industry?
Read MoreI certainly left Folkestone this summer wanting more, I only began to scratch the surface. I would recommend at least 2 nights here to take in the triennial which is on until 2nd November and sample some of these amazing places to dine and shop. Alas I’ll have to make plans for October Half Term…
Read MoreSo what happened to those 2021 Travel Trends? Are they still relevant now so much has changed since January this year? I’m taking stock and going through my Sales & Marketing Plans and seeing what still sticks…
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