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Why Email Marketing Agencies Are Your Small Team’s Secret Weapon
Small marketing teams thrive with agency support - get expert help to execute your plan and manage your CRM efficiently and effectively.

HMA Staff
Mar 243 min read


5 Ways to Boost Direct Bookings Through Automated Email Campaigns
A direct booking strategy is an important piece of your overall hotel marketing strategy.

Bryn Tyler
Mar 173 min read


Spring into success: Boost summer hotel bookings with powerful seasonal email campaigns
Sometimes it feels like winter will never end, but days are already getting longer and spring holidays will be here in the blink of an...

HMA Staff
Feb 274 min read


Left Brain vs. Right Brain: Finding Balance in Hospitality Marketing
Left Brain vs. Right Brain: The Creative vs. Analytical Thinkers Debate at HMA You’ve probably heard it before - left-brained people are...

HMA Staff
Dec 13, 20243 min read


Email testing is essential for successful email marketing
Over the years, HMA has completed thousands of multi-part email tests. So many that we can look at the code and see what will or won’t...

Bryn Tyler
Nov 1, 20243 min read


Artificial intelligence in marketing
Since the term was coined in the 1950s, “artificial intelligence” (AI) has often brought to mind robots that suddenly become sentient and...

HMA Staff
Oct 18, 20242 min read


Pattern recognition empowers better content
Human beings are always looking for patterns. That’s why we see a face in the moon, mistake a tree root for a snake or think our coat...

HMA Staff
Sep 4, 20243 min read


Top 10 Winter Marketing Campaigns for Hotels and Resorts
Winter has its own unique charm that captures the heart of many travelers, seeking a break after the festive rush. The season of cool...

HMA Staff
Aug 21, 20242 min read


Data Needs to Have a Human Side
The past year of upheaval has changed the marketing landscape for everyone, especially those of us in the hospitality industry. With...

Bryn Tyler
Aug 20, 20242 min read


Turn first-time guests into regulars: A how-to guide on email trigger campaigns
Property and marketing managers across the hospitality industry are looking to convert first-time guests into loyal regulars. If that...

HMA Staff
Jul 24, 20243 min read


The power of delivering the unexpected
Valet VIP Management Platform unlocks the full potential of your customer service team to elevate your VIP’s on-property experience. In...

Bryn Tyler
Jun 8, 20244 min read


Introducing Valet—VIP Management Platform for Hotels
HMA Expands Their CRM Management Solution For Hospitality With The Release Of Valet VIP Management Platform (SaaS) Source: Hospitality...

Bryn Tyler
Apr 12, 20242 min read


Ease your workload: 5 ways data can improve your email marketing content
If your hospitality email marketing campaign is not reaching its full potential, it’s likely time to rethink your content strategy. By...

HMA Staff
Apr 10, 20244 min read


Driving Revenue with Sustainable Hospitality: 5 Strategies for Success
Earth Day 2024 brings to mind the essential link between sustainability efforts and the success of hospitality businesses. As the world...

HMA Staff
Mar 10, 20246 min read


Has your email marketing lost momentum? Elevate your marketing effort by updating your email templates
When it comes to technology, new is usually synonymous with improved, and email templates are no exception. You put in a lot of work to...

HMA Staff
Feb 13, 20243 min read


Email marketing’s enduring relevance in the digital age: Email marketing is not dead
There are a surprising number of marketing blogs with articles titled, “Is email marketing dead?” In fact, those exact keywords have had...

Bryn Tyler
Jan 20, 20243 min read


Crafting exceptional hospitality experiences through personalization
In the world of hospitality, creating lasting impressions is crucial to success. The value of repeat VIP business in the hospitality...

HMA Staff
Nov 15, 20233 min read


Strategic planning using year-end ROI and guest data insights
Looking back can often be the key to moving forward, especially in the hospitality industry where marketing is constantly evolving with...

HMA Staff
Oct 12, 20233 min read


Check out our new…everything
There’s a cliché that Californians are always searching for the next wave, be it ocean- or technology-driven. Some clichés have a nugget...

HMA Staff
Oct 6, 20232 min read


HMA Announces Partnership with Black Sheep Tourism
HMA is proud to announce the launch of its partnership with Australia-based Black Sheep Tourism . The past 18 months of upheaval have...

HMA Staff
Jul 1, 20232 min read
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