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Online MerchandisingHow to tell Your Story Online & Increase Bookings using VBrochure
John SmithHotel Merchandising [email protected]
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Engage Travel Shoppers
Easy to Manage
Reaching Travel Shoppers
Case Study
REACH - MOBILE
They all look the same to me
We’re always competing on price I’m overwhelmed
I can’t find what I’m looking for
I’m frustrated
Is this one worth the price?
Should I just book the cheapest one?
I’m sick of shopping
The photos are so generic
hotelierhotelier
How can we stand out?
It looks the same as our competitors’
Our value proposition isn’t clear
consumerconsumer
I wish there was a way to show its true value
Gives us the ability to create our own hotel story
Educates potential clients on the value proposition of our hotel
Provides an overview of what guests can expect during their stay with us
Chris PearceGeneral Manager, Les Suites Hotel, Ottawa
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Aids in setting us apart from our competitors
Creates a higher level of engagement between our properties and potential guests
Drives increased conversions, bookings & overall revenue
Carolyn HosnaCorporate eCommerce Manager, White Lodging Services Corporation
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Engage consumers with Your Story1
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Engagement : Bookings
Photographs & Virtual Tours are the most important factor guests consider when deciding where to stay when traveling.
Source: eMarketer, May 7, 2010
We experienced a 30% bump in bookings after we went from no video to video.
David Attardi VP eCommerce, BF Saul Management Company
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After only two months with video in distribution, Best Western Plus Orlando Gateway is already recognizing great results.
Cathy Shelton JonesSales & Marketing DirectorBest Western Plus Orlando Gateway
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Your Audience2
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3rd Party | Web | Social | Mobile
Vnetwork – 3rd party network
OTAs & Booking Sites
GDSs
Network Facts•250+ Million views of media “in-player”•82% increase in reach YoY•25% increase in channels YoY•Largest network of Corporate Sites and SBTs•Cover GDSs, OTAs, Review, Media Local, Search, Sharing and Social
Network Facts•250+ Million views of media “in-player”•82% increase in reach YoY•25% increase in channels YoY•Largest network of Corporate Sites and SBTs•Cover GDSs, OTAs, Review, Media Local, Search, Sharing and Social
VBrochure extends beyond VNetwork
SOCIAL
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SOCIALEasy to Book
Increase Booking through Offers
We implemented the VPowered Mobile Website… and when I compare year on year statistics, traffic increased by over 200%, mobile revenue has increased over 400% and the conversion rate increased 40% … The benefits to our hotel are very easily shown through comparing these analytics
(Source: Darryl Walker - eCommerce Manager - Think Apartments)
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The mobile industry is rapidly increasing, hence it only makes sense to have tablet and smartphone optimized websites. VBrochure is user-friendly and looks as good as any other mobile websites that you would pay $3000 and more for.
(Source: Craig Perch, Director of Revenue, The Georgian Terrace)
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Web
“VBrochure has provided so much more than just bookings. It works as a sales team member that never sleeps. Awareness in our communities has also risen as a result. The value is truly remarkable.”
(Source: Micajah Sturdivant, Director of Asset Mgmt, MMI Hotel Group)
3 Easy to ManageSimple web based software accessible from any computer
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The BROADMOOR
Story KirshmanMarketing Manager – The BROADMOOR
Thank you.
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