Since the pandemic, staycays have significantly risen in popularity due to affordability and less risk of cancellation. And guess what? In 2023 they are here to stay – no pun intended! With the competition being fierce, how can UK hotels embrace 2023 travel trends and use them as fresh opportunities for growth?
Having the option of going abroad for holidays taken away from us during the pandemic has given a lot of us a new-found love for holidaying closer to home. We’ve embraced all that the UK has to offer from stunning beaches to historical towns and cities, opting for relaxing getaways closer to home to relieve the stress of travelling abroad. The trend of staying closer to home is continuing to rise in 2023 so hotels need to make sure they’re connecting with their target audience and promoting what makes their hotel the place to be.
Be creative. Use your social media to your advantage to attract UK-based customers – you could launch a competition in collaboration with another local business or influencer to win a staycay or offer a discount package for a limited time as a juicy incentive to get customers to book.
People love to visit ‘Instagrammable’ locations where they can take aesthetically-pleasing pictures and videos to share online with their followers. Making it easy for your guests to take fun and memorable photos of their stay can be a powerful competitive advantage. It could be the smallest tweak like introducing a new cocktail menu that features amazing coloured cocktails, or a fun backdrop in your reception for people to take pictures in front of.
Another key trend for 2023 travel is sustainability. Already a popular topic both within the UK and globally, sustainability is only becoming more and more dominant with both businesses and individuals committing to becoming more environmentally aware.
This provides hotels with a platform to showcase their sustainability credentials. If your hotel business isn’t highlighting this and shouting it from the rooftops, you could be losing out on potential customers who will be tempted to book with alternative sustainable competitors.
Harnessing the power of PR gets your hotel name out there, shouting out about what makes you unique as a business and showcasing why people should stay at your hotel. We’re the experts in getting brands into leading media titles. We will get people talking about your sustainability policy and make sure your brand is included in categories such as “Top 10 Sustainable Hotels in London” – helping you to shine the brightest in the tourism sector.
Lastly, a trend that will continue on into 2023 and beyond is the use of TikTok. Social media marketing is a powerful tool to connect you with the right people. It’s quickly become the place people go to for recommendations and reviews before deciding where to go on holiday, what clothes to buy, and the best places to eat. At Orange PR and Marketing, we create unique social media strategies for hotels that reflect brand personality and build that all-important positive reputation.
Trends go in-and-out of fashion quickly so it’s essential that your business is keeping up, and not falling behind. Orange PR and Marketing supports businesses to embrace trends and think one step ahead of competitors. We are the leaders in achieving great results across the media for our clients and will utilise our expertise to provide a fresh and exciting approach to your business.
We are experts in influencer marketing and can connect your hotel with vibrant creators that align with your business demographic, increasing brand awareness and getting more people through the doors of your hotel. Hosting influencer events can work magic for your business, sparking excitement and getting people talking about your hotel. Let us take the pressure completely off your shoulders by planning and executing an event that stays true to your brand whilst delivering fantastic results.
Get in touch to find out how we can squeeze the juice out of opportunities to get your hotel seen and talked about by the people you’d like to come and stay.
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Orange PR and Marketing
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Layer Marney
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Orange PR and Marketing
The Nursery
Layer Marney Tower
Roundbush Road
Layer Marney
CO5 9US
Orange PR and Marketing
The Nursery
Layer Marney Tower
Roundbush Road
Layer Marney
CO5 9US