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Agency
Airline
Enterprise

The Strategic Shift in 2025 Holiday Travel: Why Value-First Travelers Will Rewrite the Season’s Playbook

Value-first travelers are redefining 2025 holiday travel.

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Destination
Global
Travel Trends

Where Sports Meets Travel: Tips For Travel Marketers To Maximize Sports Tourism Revenue

Learn how travel marketers can tap into the growing sports tourism market.

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AI
First-Party Data
Multichannel

How AI is Transforming Travel Marketing, And How You Can Use It to Stay Ahead

AI is transforming travel marketing through smarter targeting and personalized experiences.

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AI
Global
Hotel

Is Your Hotel AI-Ready? 7 Strategies for GEO Success

Discover how AI can power smarter GEO marketing.

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Agency
Enterprise
First-Party Data

Smarter Targeting Starts with Better Data, and Curation Delivers

Reach travelers in real time with curated programmatic powered by fresh, accurate data.

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Destination
Global
Traveler Audiences

$1.3 Trillion Reasons to Rethink Your Strategy: Why Experiential and Enthusiast Travelers Should Be Your Top Priority

Experiential and enthusiast travelers drive $1.3 trillion in spend—make them the focus of your strategy.

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Destination
Europe
First-Party Data

2025 Trends: How Europe’s DMOs Are Powering Smarter Destination Marketing

European DMOs are shifting toward brand-led, collaborative, and data-driven marketing strategies in 2025.

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Destination
North America
Travel Trends

Smarter, Faster, Always-On: The U.S. Destination Marketers’ Approach to 2025

U.S. DMOs are redefining destination marketing in 2025.

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Global

Where the World Travels for Pride: New 2025 Travel Data Reveals Global LGBTQ+ Trends

Key 2025 LGBTQ+ travel trends from Sojern, Sonders & Beach, and ELTA.

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North America
Destination
First-Party Data

Canadian DMOs in 2025: Embracing Digital, Data, and Video at Scale

Canadian DMOs are driving measurable results at scale.

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Global
First-Party Data
Multichannel

Reach Resilient Travelers: Engage International Visitors Still Planning U.S. Trips

Discover how to reach resilient travelers—despite global uncertainty.

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Cookieless
Global
First-Party Data

What Google’s Latest Third-Party Cookie News Means for Travel Marketers—and Why We’re Ready

Google’s cookie delay won’t last—see how Sojern helps travel marketers stay ready.

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Destination
Travel Trends
Report

Caribbean Tourism Boards Go Digital—Here’s What’s Driving the Change

Caribbean DMOs are shifting strategies to meet modern travelers where they are—online.

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Destination
Global
Managed Campaign

Winning Your Travel Audience for the North America 2026 Soccer Event

Capture soccer fans ahead of 2026 with early, targeted campaigns—even if your destination isn’t a host city.

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Global
Travel Trends
Travel Recovery

Tariffs, Inflation, and Shifting Economies: What’s Changing in International Travel—and What Travel Marketers Must Know

Learn how today’s economic shifts are changing travel—and what you can do to reach and convert global travelers.

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Direct Bookings
Email
Global

The Burning Questions Hotel Marketers Have About Email Marketing—Answered

We’ve got answers—strategies, tips, and best practices for email marketing in 2025.

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Direct Bookings
Global
First-Party Data

Google Eliminated Commission Bidding—Here’s How to Make Metasearch Work for Your Hotel

With Google dropping commission bidding, hotels need a new metasearch strategy to stay competitive.

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Global
Travel Trends

More Trips, More Spend: How to Win Travelers in 2025

Learn how to capture growing travel demand in 2025.

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Enterprise
Global
Hotel

Tap Into Travel Intent Data: Strategies to Elevate Your Travel Marketing Campaigns

Learn how to harness travel intent data to reach the right travelers at the right time.

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Global
Multichannel
Facebook

After the TikTok Ban: Why Facebook and Instagram Should Be Your Next Focus

Learn how expanding to add Facebook and Instagram to your strategy can boost your reach.

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Destination
Co-Op Marketing
Global

Helping Our Destination Partners Get Back to Business When Disaster Strikes

Discover how Sojern supports destinations in recovering from natural disasters.

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Guest Experience
Email

Planning for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday: Email Strategies That Work

Engage travelers and drive bookings with proven email strategies for the holiday shopping season.

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AI
Enterprise
Global

Curation, AI, and the Power of a Vertical-Based Approach to Programmatic Advertising

Achieve tailored targeting, better performance, and great results.

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Co-Op Marketing
Destination
Customer Success Story

Behind the Scenes: How Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Leverages Sojern’s Co-Op to Boost Local Businesses

Elevate tourism and local business growth with co-op marketing.

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Enterprise
Global
Travel Trends

Data Curation: Balance Privacy and Performance in Digital Advertising

Protect user data while maximizing ad effectiveness in a privacy-first world.

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Travel Trends
Destination
Global

The Data is In: Holiday Travelers are Going Further Than Ever and Willing to Spend for Great Experiences

Travelers are venturing farther and spending more this winter for unforgettable experiences.

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Hotel
Commission

MUZE Hotels Transforms Booking Strategy with Sojern’s Digital Marketing Solutions

See how MUZE Hotels transformed their booking strategy to boost direct bookings.

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First-Party Data
Global
Hotel

Build a Strong Marketing Foundation: Proven Strategies to Ensure Campaign Success

Learn effective techniques for deploying impactful campaigns.

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Destination
Global
Travel Trends

Sustainable Tourism: Six Destination Marketing Tactics to Attract Millennial and Gen Z Travelers

Learn how to engage eco-conscious audiences and boost your destination's appeal.

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Hotel
Global
Hotel Chain

Rethink ROAS: Leverage Lifecycle Marketing to Unlock Advanced Metrics for Your Hotel

Discover how a lifecycle marketing strategy can turn every booking into a loyal, returning customer.

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Cookieless
First-Party Data
Travel Trends

Google's Cookie Announcement: What it Means for Travel Marketers

Learn how to adapt your strategies to Google's recent cookie update.

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Global
Travel Trends

Summer Travel Trends: A Record-Breaking Year Equals New Opportunities for Travel Marketers

When summer hits, travel goes full steam ahead–and this year is no exception.

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Destination
Partner

Revolutionizing Destination Marketing Insights: Sojern Teams Up with Tourism Economics

Sojern and Tourism Economics work together to revolutionize destination marketing insights.

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CTV
Destination
Global

From Impressions to Foot Traffic: Sojern and Azira Redefine Multichannel Advertising

Gain a comprehensive view of your destination marketing campaigns.

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DEI
Destination
Global

Loud and Proud: Create Inclusive and Authentic Travel Experiences for LGBTQ+ Travelers

Learn how to create safe, inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ travelers.

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Direct Bookings
First-Party Data
Global

Become a Marketing Mixmaster: How To Get The Most Out of Each Marketing Channel

Unlock the full potential of your marketing efforts with our guide on mastering the marketing mix.

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Direct Bookings
Hotel
First-Party Data

Introducing The Hotel Marketer's Playbook: Unlock the Secrets to Navigating the Marketing Funnel

Unlock the secrets to navigating the marketing funnel and drive bookings like never before.

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Cookieless
Destination
First-Party Data

Cookieless Marketing 101: A Destination Marketer’s Crash Course on the Cookieless World

Dive into essential strategies to navigate the cookieless world effectively.

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Direct Bookings
Hotel
Hotel Chain

Hoteliers in Transition: Adapting to Google's Metasearch Evolution and New DMA Regulations

Discover strategies for hoteliers navigating Google's Metasearch Evolution and new DMA regulations.

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Co-Op Marketing
Destination

Strength in Numbers: How Co-Op Marketing Empowers Hotel Marketers and Their Partners

Explore how hotels leverage the power of co-op marketing to drive growth and success.

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Destination
Hotel
Europe

France Experiences Tourism Boom Ahead of 2024 Olympics, Driven by American Travelers

The Summer Olympic Games in France will be the largest event ever hosted in the country.

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Destination

Unlock Year-Round Engagement: Eugene, Cascades & Coast Elevates Tourism With An Always-On Advantage

Learn the secrets to engaging your ideal visitors all year-round.

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First-Party Data
Cookieless
Global

A Guide for Independent Hotels: Navigating the Hotel Marketing Landscape With Cookieless Durable Channels

Explore strategies for independent hotels navigating the cookieless era.

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Metasearch
Hotel
Hotel Chain

The Future of Metasearch: What Google's Commission Bidding Removal Means for Hotel Marketers

Google ends commission bids, reshaping hotel ad strategies.

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Cookieless
Destination
First-Party Data

Data-Driven Decision-Making: The Key to DMO Marketing Success

Explore the power of data in unlocking new opportunities.

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Cookieless
First-Party Data

The Evolution of Retargeting: Adapting to a Cookieless World

Cookieless is coming and retargeting as we know it, is going to change.

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Destination
Global
Multichannel

Maximizing Impact: How Destination Marketers Activate Full-Funnel Marketing

Discover how DMOs are shifting their focus to full-funnel campaigns.

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AI
Hotel

Transforming Hospitality: How Digital Marketing Elevates the Guest Experience

Digital marketing is a powerful tool for hoteliers to engage their guests.

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First-Party Data
Global
Travel Trends

Charting the Course: What's Trending for Travelers in 2024

Discover 2024 travel trends and plan for success in the travel landscape.

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Sojern Culture
Sojern Gives Back

Global Unity: Sojern Employees Shine a Light on Breast Cancer

Sojern employees donated, volunteered, and moved for breast cancer.

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AI
Hotel
Hotel Chain

The Complete Guest Experience: Overcoming the Top Three Challenges Once They Walk Through the Door

Hoteliers can capitalize on new opportunities and reap huge benefits

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Destination
AI
Travel Trends

New Report: The State of Destination Marketing 2024

Our latest report shares insight to help guide DMOs when planning for 2024.

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Sojern Culture

Celebrating Black History Month: Sojern's Inspiring Talk with Javeno Mclean

We welcomed Javeno Mclean to share his message—Exercise is for all.

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Agency
Global
Hotel

Bridging the Gap: How Agencies Partner with Travel Experts for Data-Driven Success

Agencies exceed client goals by leveraging travel data and expertise.

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Cookieless
Privacy

Navigating the Privacy Landscape: A Sojern Perspective for Hotel Marketers

Privacy isn't a roadblock, but an avenue for building trust.

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Destination
North America

Always-On With Visit Pensacola: Why Moving Beyond Seasonal Strategies Worked for This Beachside Destination

Nicole Stacey shares why always-on marketing works for Pensacola.

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Hotel
Hotel Chain
Global

The Wellness Revolution: Hotel Marketing for the Modern Traveler

Wellness tourism has emerged as a powerful trend within hospitality.

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DEI
Destination

Reaching LGBTQ+ Travelers in the Moments That Matter

LGBTQ+ consumers are putting their money where their values are.

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Travel Trends
Europe
Seasonal Travel

Unlocking Success: Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday Insights for Travel Marketers

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday Traveler Insight

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AI
Global
Press Release

The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Travel: What It Means Now and in the Future

Artificial Intelligence is going to continue to transform the industry.

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Cookieless
Direct Bookings
First-Party Data

Having a Nash Bash: How Your Hotel Marketing Can Capitalize on Events To Increase Direct Bookings

Capitalize on increased demand during major events to drive bookings.

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First-Party Data
Global
Hotel

Sustainable Practices in Hotel Marketing: A Path to Responsible Hospitality

Align your digital marketing strategies with eco-conscious efforts.

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Destination
Customer Success Story

Great Rivers & Routes Activates Always-On, Multichannel Strategy to Drive Travelers Year-Round

Cory Jobe shares his always-on marketing experience with Sojern.

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Sojern Culture

Parenthood, Flexibility, and Success: How Sojern Supports New Parents Every Step of the Way

Sojern employees navigate parenthood with flexible work policies.

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Destination
Global
Report

Increase Campaign Performance With Always-On Marketing For Your Destination

Think outside of traditional seasonal advertising with always-on marketing.

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Cookieless
Direct Bookings
First-Party Data

Hotel Marketing Challenges: Navigate the Complexities of the Path to Purchase

Meet your hotel marketing goals throughout the complete buyer journey.

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Co-Op Marketing
Destination
Managed Campaign

Co-Op Marketing for Destinations: An Insider's Perspective on Driving Tourism Growth & Economic Impact

A deep dive from a DMO expert on co-op marketing for destinations

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Cookieless
Hotel
Hotel Chain

Beyond Programmatic: Why Hotels Need End-to-End Marketing To Drive Direct Bookings

AI-driven tools help marketers to deliver multichannel campaigns at scale.

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Sojern Culture

Navigating the Sojern Hiring Process: A Comprehensive Guide to Joining Our Team

Our carefully designed hiring experience embraces every job candidate.

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Hotel
Travel Trends
Cookieless

A Sojern Partner Perspective: Understand Current Challenges and Emerging Trends in the Hospitality Industry

Sojern partner, PUSHTech, discusses hospitality marketing following HITEC

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Global
Search Engine Marketing
Metasearch

Supercharge Your Hotel Marketing Campaigns With a Direct Booking Strategy

There’s still time to make 2023 the most successful direct booking year yet

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First-Party Data
Destination

Always-On Marketing: Build Datasets To Strengthen Your Destination Marketing Campaigns

Always-on marketing takes a dynamic and ongoing approach to digital.

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Sojern Culture

Sojern Employees Explore Unconscious Bias in the Workplace in Honor of Juneteenth

To celebrate, Sojern explored how to practice anti-racism in the workplace.

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Sojern Culture
SoProud

Embrace Inclusion: Sojern Employees Around the World Celebrate Pride Month

Sojern employees celebrated Pride Month around the world.

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Direct Bookings
Search Engine Marketing

Use Search Engine Marketing to Increase Brand Visibility and Capitalize on Travel Demand

Capitalize on the high season in a competitive market with SEM.

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Direct Bookings
Cookieless
First-Party Data

Recession-Proof Your Hotel Marketing Strategy With First-Party Data

Hotel marketers must be ready to pivot using first-party data.

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Destination
Global
Travel Trends

A Journey Through Asia: Discover The Travel Insights and Culture of Singapore

Jessica Cook shares a mix of culture and travel insights from Singapore.

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AI

Unlocking the Power of Artificial Intelligence: A Guide to AI-Powered Audiences and Campaign Automation

Let’s decode the capabilities of AI and what it means for travel marketers.

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Destination
Report

New eBook: The Destination Marketer’s Guide to Always-On Marketing

Destination marketers can capitalize on travel demand all year round.

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First-Party Data
Hotel
Global

First-Party Data & Context: How to Get Personalization & Privacy at Scale

Hotels need context to piece together traveler personas moving forward.

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Global
Metasearch
Hotel

Metasearch Marketing: 5 Ways To Maximize Visibility for Your Hotel

We break down how to make the most of hotel metasearch.

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Travel Trends
Latin America
North America

American Travelers Sold on Summer Vacations, Despite The Price Tag

International travel is top of mind for American travelers this summer.

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Direct Bookings
Europe
Travel Trends

European Destinations Are Hot for Global Travellers This Summer

Catch up on the latest 2023 European summer travel trends.

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Sojern Culture

Sojern Employees Honor Differences During Celebrate Diversity Month

Sojern employees around the world celebrate Diversity Month worldwide.

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Hotel
Multichannel
Global

Multichannel Marketing for Hotels: Making Expectations a Reality

Tips for hoteliers looking to implement an effective multichannel strategy

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Cookieless

Pixels and Cookies: How to Optimize Your Travel Marketing Metrics

Understand the difference between pixels vs. cookies for your marketing.

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Destination
Multichannel
Global

Co-Op Marketing: Increase Impact of Your Destination Marketing Strategies With Sojern

Partner with Sojern to take the hassle out of co-op marketing.

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Global
Hotel
Hotel Chain

Power Your Hotel Marketing Strategy With Both Brand Awareness and Direct Response Campaigns

Using both major digital marketing tactics to drive success for your hotel.

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Cookieless
Global

Driving Demand and Loyalty in a Permission-Based World

Overcome major hotel marketing challenges to drive volume.

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DEI
Destination
Global

Create Experiences For LGBTQ+ Travelers With Your Destination Marketing

Build experiences that welcome LGBTQ+ travelers with open arms.

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Cookieless
Hotel
Hotel Chain

3 Steps to Cookie-Proof Your Travel Marketing Strategies

Learn how to collect, analyze, and target travelers with first-party data.

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Cookieless
Global
Hotel

Skift Future of Lodging Forum: Reaching and Retaining Guests With First-Party Data

Sojern and Marriott share what you need to know about first-party data.

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Asia Pacific
Destination
Travel Trends

Explore Sri Lanka Through Culture and Travel Insights

Jessica Cook shares her cultural experiences traveling through Sri Lanka.

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Cookieless
Hotel
Metasearch

Maximize Your Hotel Metasearch Strategy with Google Hotel Ads

Using Google Hotel Ads is a part of an effective metasearch strategy.

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Latin America
Travel Trends
Seasonal Travel

Mexican Beach Destinations Riding the Easter 2023 Wave

Mexican beach destination travel trends for Easter 2023

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Travel Trends
Europe
Seasonal Travel

European Resilience Against Adversity Sees Easter 2023 Travel Thrive

European outbound travel trends for Easter 2023

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Cookieless
Hotel

Solving Hotel Marketing Challenges with a First-Party Data Strategy

Solve your biggest hotel marketing challenges with first-party data.

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Destination
Global

MICE: Create Seamless Relationships To Keep Your Destination on the Shortlist

Build relationships with MICE planners to bring in new travelers.

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Global
SoEmpowered
Sojern Culture

Embrace Equity in Celebration of International Women's Day

For International Women's Day, we are celebrating Sojern's women in STEM.

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