Articles tagged “budget”

How California Doubled Its Tourism Budget to More Than $100 Million

Although the jump in funding will help Visit California embark on more ambitious marketing projects in more markets, the amount of time and procedure it took to make it happen highlights the achilles heel of the destination marketing industry.

Yotel to Expand Internationally in Airports and City Centers

Increased traveler awareness and sophistication paired with several years of economic recession have led to the growth of a new category of minimalist hotels that has continued its ascent despite increased consumer confidence.

Car Rental Brands’ Reputations Took Substantial Hit in 2014

Major car rental companies have implemented rate hikes over the last year. That may be a contributing factor in leisure travelers growing unease with their heretofore favorite big brands.

St. Pete Anticipates $700K Hike in Tourism Marketing Budget

Having a sufficient marketing budget is a concern for tourism marketing organizations across the country, but there's a direct connection between bigger budgets and stronger returns.

Indian Booking Site Yatra Shows Internet Brands How to Advertise Offline

Online travel websites are starting to take their marketing efforts offline to build brand awareness and gain new customers via print and TV campaigns. This is a good example of a multi-faceted service distilling its message down to a simple but powerful image.

The UK’s Biggest Budget Hotel Chain Just Had Another Terrible Year

Travelodge's problems stem not from a lack of demand or a dislike of its services, but some wacky financial moves that began before the financial collapse and have yet to gain the proper footing again.

Skift Interview: Best Western CEO Explains the Right Way to Use Big Data

The Best Western brand is present worldwide in the form of converted or independent hotels. Building seamless technology for customers and operations is a tough task, but superior quality will eventually breed positive branding.

Dubai Offers Incentives to Hoteliers Building Budget Accommodations

Dubai needs to diversify the price points of hotels and attractions in order to broaden its visitor base. Building hotels that visitors can actually afford is the first step.

Free Breakfast Is A Big Selling Point for Budget Hotel Chains

Free rolls and soggy eggs isn't enough pick budget rooms over luxury suites, but it remains a strong selling point for budget hotels that provide travelers a fair amount of basic amenities for a low price.

Howard Johnson Looks to Recapture Market with New Branding Initiative

What was once one of the most well-known hotel brands in the U.S. isn't any longer. The redesign is an attempt to reintroduce Howard Johnson to a new set of design-conscious travelers that have few preconceived perceptions of the brand.

Indiana Politicians Foil State’s Tourism Growth with Stingy Budget

Indiana is Indiana Tourism's own worse enemy. Politician's regressive stance on budgeting and ignorance of tourism's economic impact has shrunk the state agency's assets and tools at a time when all of its neighborhoods are pushing tourism at all new levels.

Avis Budget Group buys low-cost brand Payless Car Rental for $50 million