From online booking to social media, technology is definitely trending in the hospitality industry. The latest infographic from The National Business Research Institute takes a look at the rise of some of the most popular trends in hospitality.
Yogurtland just launched its third annual Yuletide Yumminess promotion, a holiday celebration that includes 12 delicious frozen yogurt flavors AND support for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.
Lilitab just released this infographic on the growth of iPad kiosks in the hospitality industry.
Orange County Italian restaurant Cucina Enoteca has a large social media presence through Facebook and Twitter, especially with their Social Saturdays promotion.
With Facebook timeline, brands can tell a story. For restaurants, the timeline offers a great opportunity to present their food, atmosphere, culture and history, all while continuing to engage customers.
Not only is Maggiano’s Little Italy encouraging users to follow their Instagram account, they are also asking diners to share photos taken at the restaurant on Twitter with the hashtag, #Maggianos.
One of the platforms to watch in 2012 is Pinterest, which lets users organize things they find on the web. There could be decent potential for the hospitality industry.
Search Engine Land, a fantastic search engine optimization (SEO) resource, recently released an article noting that search trumps social for local business information. Understanding SEO basics is extremely important.
Encouraging brand loyalty is an integral part of influencing repeat business. Stampt is basically a stamp card, but rather than a physical card you have to carry around, you simply download the mobile application.
Il Fornaio Restaurants’ Festa Regionale menu offers the finest in authentic Italian cuisine. Diners who participate in the monthly promotion receive a passport to be stamped during each visit. This is an awesome marketing campaign in that it thrives on the roots of the restaurant, and everything ties in to the concept of traveling through Italy.
TripSketch Green Book is one of the first green travel mobile apps that allows users to download a virtual guidebook of worldwide eco-friendly hotels, attractions, restaurants and travel options.
Maggiano’s Little Italy sent out a great add to their email database outlining reasons becoming a fan of their Facebook page is a good idea.
Corner Bakery is seeking out their biggest Facebook fans, and rewarding them all in the process.
The 16th Annual Taste of Anaheim is coming up! Enter to win free tickets!
Yelp’s purpose is to connect people with great local businesses. It’s a social community where people can share experiences and review businesses that they frequent.
Foodie blogger Molly Wizenberg stresses that the story surrounding a food experience is more valuable than the food itself.
Quiznos just sent out an email to their subscribers inviting them to “meet the new Quiznos Toaster.” In order to do this, however, you must first “like” their Facebook page. Here’s five reasons this is great marketing.
Foursquare is a location-based mobile social network that exists thanks to today’s smartphone . If Twitter lets you share your status, Foursquare lets you share your location. You check-in at businesses and friends can see when and where you check in.
Coupa Café is a lively Venezuelan restaurant featuring a completely new style of international dining. Not only does Camelia Coupal own and operate the Beverly Hills location, she also maintains their social media.
“Pei Wei is a place just outside of your usual routine where you can experience the vibrant flavors of dishes inspired from five Asian cultures.” Indeed, outside of the usual routine they are. In an interview with Pei Wei’s VP of Marketing…