Just some clippings and news from around the web:
Hraba & Arnstad to manage Springbrook Inn (The Allison Inn & Spa), Hotel Executive 2008
https://www.hotelexecutive.com/newswire/4485/hraba-and-arnstad-to-manage-springbrook-inn
The 1st thing to go shouldn’t be your revenue manager, Revenue Your Hotel, 2009
http://revenueyourhotel.com/rate-integrity-shouldnt-be-the-first-thing-to-go-nor-should-your-rev-manager/
Facebook for Hotels – What are we trying to achieve?, Revenue Your Hotel, 2009
http://revenueyourhotel.com/facebook-for-hotels-what-are-we-trying-to-achieve-so-far-seems-to-be-nothing/
New Vipe Software Helps Reduce Need for Printed Collateral, Green Lodging, 2009
https://www.greenlodgingnews.com/new-vipe-software-helps-reduce-need-printed-collateral/
Oregon’s first wine-country resort nears completion, Oregonian / Oregon Live, 2009
https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2009/04/oregons_first_winecountry_reso.html
Allison Inn & Spa – Vision, Commitment, Communication & Team-Work Lead to Success, 2010
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4047775.html
Independents try to differentiate with booking options on Facebook, Hotel News Now 2011
http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/Articles/9922/Facebook-leads-to-hotel-room-revenue
“Customers do the selling for travel firms”, New York Times, June 22, 2012
https://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/22/business/media/customers-do-the-selling-for-travel-firms.html
Greening the Old at the Presidio, Smart Meetings, 2012
https://www.smartmeetings.com/magazine_article/green-scene-greening-the-old
Independent Hotels and Resorts Attract Guests, Increase Revenue Using Social Media and E-Marketing to Promote Direct Website Bookings, Loyalty
https://www.travelpapa.com/news/2074-independent-hotels-and-resorts.html
“The campaigns were given mixed reviews by industry observers and experts. Michael Hraba, a hospitality industry consultant based in Tiburon, Calif., called Crystal’s use of Aurasma “very fresh. The idea of making a print ad come to life is very compelling. It’s an innovative way to create a more immersive environment for a potential customer.”
In addition, Mr. Hraba questioned social media users’ interest in posting to the Facebook pages of Crystal or Air France. “What incentive do they have when there are so many options to share that don’t actually involve the brand?” he asked.
He called Air France’s plan to run contests for Travel Book makers “a big, important point. People need an incentive to create content for a brand, and a contest will definitely compel them.”
A most hospitable collaboration, Oregon Stater, 2012
https://www.osualum.com/s/359/file_lib/1001/41/2021_cascadescornell_634689159486217611.pdf?gid=1001&pgid=312
Facebook failing to drive conversions, Hotel News Now, 2012
http://www.hotelnewsnow.com/Articles/15385/Facebook-failing-to-drive-booking-conversions
Using ‘fenced’ deals to compete with OTAs
http://hoteldataconferenceeurope.eu/Articles/18746/Using-fenced-deals-to-compete-with-OTAs
San Francisco Hotel Adds Digital Magazine Library for iPad, AV Network, 2013
https://www.avnetwork.com/avnetwork/purelink-unveils-totalwire-performance-cable
Tripadvisor review direct, unfair or not? Phocuswire, 2013
https://www.phocuswire.com/The-effect-of-ReviewDirect-on-TripAdvisor-rankings-unfair-or-not
How hoteliers should respond to reviews, Reviewpro, 2013
https://www.reviewpro.com/blog/new-reviewpro-guide-for-hoteliers-how-to-respond-to-reviews/
TripAdvisor: From review site to booking giant
http://hotelnewsnow.com/Articles/23143/TripAdvisor-From-review-site-to-booking-giant
Renovation of Carmel Mission Inn brings Carmel back to life. November, 2014
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/centralcoasting/article/Renovation-to-recapture-Carmel-Mission-Inn-s-5924070.php
Hotel Advisor Talk on Facebook Effectiveness and Revenue Management, Perry Group, 2015
https://www.perrygroup.com/hotel-advisor-talk-on-facebook-effectiveness-and-revenue-management/
Michael Hraba on hiring for hospitality – and why it’s a beautiful career https://hoteloperations.com/michael-hraba-hiring-for-hospitality-career/
INFLUENCER LISTS:
Hoteliers to watch – AreMorch Influencer List
https://aremorch.com/social-media-and-hotel-bloggers-to-watch-in-2012/
Hospitality Leaders in Social Media – Crowdriff Influencer list
https://resources.crowdriff.com/blog/hospitality-leaders-social-media
Top 16 leaders in hospitality to follow – Capterra Influencer List
https://blog.capterra.com/the-top-16-leaders-in-hospitality-to-follow-on-twitter/
Who to Watch in Travel and Hospitality: 9 Names You Should Know – Revinate Influencer list
https://www.revinate.com/blog/who-to-watch-in-travel-and-hospitality-9-names-you-should-know/
 
