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Turning Insights into Action: How Hotels Are Using Technology to Enhance Operations and Guest Experiences
AI is transforming hospitality by enabling personalized, proactive guest experiences and smarter hotel operations.

What Does Sustainable Tourism Really Look Like? A Call to Action in Honor of World Tourism Day
How DMOs can turn sustainability goals into action through data, always-on campaigns, and co-op marketing.

Roadtrips Are Taking Off: Tips for Destination Marketers to Engage Modern Adventure-Seeking Travelers
Tap into the growing road trip trend and engage modern travelers.
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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.

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.

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.

Is Your Hotel AI-Ready? 7 Strategies for GEO Success
Discover how AI can power smarter GEO marketing.

Smarter Targeting Starts with Better Data, and Curation Delivers
Reach travelers in real time with curated programmatic powered by fresh, accurate data.

$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.

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.

Smarter, Faster, Always-On: The U.S. Destination Marketers’ Approach to 2025
U.S. DMOs are redefining destination marketing in 2025.

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.

Canadian DMOs in 2025: Embracing Digital, Data, and Video at Scale
Canadian DMOs are driving measurable results at scale.

Reach Resilient Travelers: Engage International Visitors Still Planning U.S. Trips
Discover how to reach resilient travelers—despite global uncertainty.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Burning Questions Hotel Marketers Have About Email Marketing—Answered
We’ve got answers—strategies, tips, and best practices for email marketing in 2025.

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.

More Trips, More Spend: How to Win Travelers in 2025
Learn how to capture growing travel demand in 2025.

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.

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.

Helping Our Destination Partners Get Back to Business When Disaster Strikes
Discover how Sojern supports destinations in recovering from natural disasters.

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.

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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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.

Data Curation: Balance Privacy and Performance in Digital Advertising
Protect user data while maximizing ad effectiveness in a privacy-first world.

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.

MUZE Hotels Transforms Booking Strategy with Sojern’s Digital Marketing Solutions
See how MUZE Hotels transformed their booking strategy to boost direct bookings.

Build a Strong Marketing Foundation: Proven Strategies to Ensure Campaign Success
Learn effective techniques for deploying impactful campaigns.

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.

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.

Google's Cookie Announcement: What it Means for Travel Marketers
Learn how to adapt your strategies to Google's recent cookie update.

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.

Revolutionizing Destination Marketing Insights: Sojern Teams Up with Tourism Economics
Sojern and Tourism Economics work together to revolutionize destination marketing insights.

From Impressions to Foot Traffic: Sojern and Azira Redefine Multichannel Advertising
Gain a comprehensive view of your destination marketing campaigns.

Loud and Proud: Create Inclusive and Authentic Travel Experiences for LGBTQ+ Travelers
Learn how to create safe, inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ travelers.

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.

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.

Cookieless Marketing 101: A Destination Marketer’s Crash Course on the Cookieless World
Dive into essential strategies to navigate the cookieless world effectively.

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.

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.

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.

Exploring Cookieless Marketing: A Guide for Destination Marketers in the Age of Social Media and SEM
Bridge your data gap in a cookieless world.

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.

A Guide for Independent Hotels: Navigating the Hotel Marketing Landscape With Cookieless Durable Channels
Explore strategies for independent hotels navigating the cookieless era.

The Future of Metasearch: What Google's Commission Bidding Removal Means for Hotel Marketers
Google ends commission bids, reshaping hotel ad strategies.

Data-Driven Decision-Making: The Key to DMO Marketing Success
Explore the power of data in unlocking new opportunities.

The Evolution of Retargeting: Adapting to a Cookieless World
Cookieless is coming and retargeting as we know it, is going to change.

Maximizing Impact: How Destination Marketers Activate Full-Funnel Marketing
Discover how DMOs are shifting their focus to full-funnel campaigns.

Transforming Hospitality: How Digital Marketing Elevates the Guest Experience
Digital marketing is a powerful tool for hoteliers to engage their guests.

Charting the Course: What's Trending for Travelers in 2024
Discover 2024 travel trends and plan for success in the travel landscape.

Global Unity: Sojern Employees Shine a Light on Breast Cancer
Sojern employees donated, volunteered, and moved for breast cancer.

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

New Report: The State of Destination Marketing 2024
Our latest report shares insight to help guide DMOs when planning for 2024.

Celebrating Black History Month: Sojern's Inspiring Talk with Javeno Mclean
We welcomed Javeno Mclean to share his message—Exercise is for all.

Bridging the Gap: How Agencies Partner with Travel Experts for Data-Driven Success
Agencies exceed client goals by leveraging travel data and expertise.

Navigating the Privacy Landscape: A Sojern Perspective for Hotel Marketers
Privacy isn't a roadblock, but an avenue for building trust.

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.

The Wellness Revolution: Hotel Marketing for the Modern Traveler
Wellness tourism has emerged as a powerful trend within hospitality.

Reaching LGBTQ+ Travelers in the Moments That Matter
LGBTQ+ consumers are putting their money where their values are.

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

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.

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.

Sustainable Practices in Hotel Marketing: A Path to Responsible Hospitality
Align your digital marketing strategies with eco-conscious efforts.

Great Rivers & Routes Activates Always-On, Multichannel Strategy to Drive Travelers Year-Round
Cory Jobe shares his always-on marketing experience with Sojern.

Parenthood, Flexibility, and Success: How Sojern Supports New Parents Every Step of the Way
Sojern employees navigate parenthood with flexible work policies.

Increase Campaign Performance With Always-On Marketing For Your Destination
Think outside of traditional seasonal advertising with always-on marketing.

Hotel Marketing Challenges: Navigate the Complexities of the Path to Purchase
Meet your hotel marketing goals throughout the complete buyer journey.

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

Beyond Programmatic: Why Hotels Need End-to-End Marketing To Drive Direct Bookings
AI-driven tools help marketers to deliver multichannel campaigns at scale.

Navigating the Sojern Hiring Process: A Comprehensive Guide to Joining Our Team
Our carefully designed hiring experience embraces every job candidate.

A Sojern Partner Perspective: Understand Current Challenges and Emerging Trends in the Hospitality Industry
Sojern partner, PUSHTech, discusses hospitality marketing following HITEC

Supercharge Your Hotel Marketing Campaigns With a Direct Booking Strategy
There’s still time to make 2023 the most successful direct booking year yet

Always-On Marketing: Build Datasets To Strengthen Your Destination Marketing Campaigns
Always-on marketing takes a dynamic and ongoing approach to digital.

Sojern Employees Explore Unconscious Bias in the Workplace in Honor of Juneteenth
To celebrate, Sojern explored how to practice anti-racism in the workplace.

Embrace Inclusion: Sojern Employees Around the World Celebrate Pride Month
Sojern employees celebrated Pride Month around the world.

Use Search Engine Marketing to Increase Brand Visibility and Capitalize on Travel Demand
Capitalize on the high season in a competitive market with SEM.

Recession-Proof Your Hotel Marketing Strategy With First-Party Data
Hotel marketers must be ready to pivot using first-party data.

A Journey Through Asia: Discover The Travel Insights and Culture of Singapore
Jessica Cook shares a mix of culture and travel insights from Singapore.

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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New eBook: The Destination Marketer’s Guide to Always-On Marketing
Destination marketers can capitalize on travel demand all year round.

First-Party Data & Context: How to Get Personalization & Privacy at Scale
Hotels need context to piece together traveler personas moving forward.

Metasearch Marketing: 5 Ways To Maximize Visibility for Your Hotel
We break down how to make the most of hotel metasearch.

American Travelers Sold on Summer Vacations, Despite The Price Tag
International travel is top of mind for American travelers this summer.

European Destinations Are Hot for Global Travellers This Summer
Catch up on the latest 2023 European summer travel trends.

Sojern Employees Honor Differences During Celebrate Diversity Month
Sojern employees around the world celebrate Diversity Month worldwide.

Multichannel Marketing for Hotels: Making Expectations a Reality
Tips for hoteliers looking to implement an effective multichannel strategy
Pixels and Cookies: How to Optimize Your Travel Marketing Metrics
Understand the difference between pixels vs. cookies for your marketing.

Co-Op Marketing: Increase Impact of Your Destination Marketing Strategies With Sojern
Partner with Sojern to take the hassle out of co-op marketing.

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.

Driving Demand and Loyalty in a Permission-Based World
Overcome major hotel marketing challenges to drive volume.

Create Experiences For LGBTQ+ Travelers With Your Destination Marketing
Build experiences that welcome LGBTQ+ travelers with open arms.

3 Steps to Cookie-Proof Your Travel Marketing Strategies
Learn how to collect, analyze, and target travelers with first-party data.

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.

Explore Sri Lanka Through Culture and Travel Insights
Jessica Cook shares her cultural experiences traveling through Sri Lanka.
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Maximize Your Hotel Metasearch Strategy with Google Hotel Ads
Using Google Hotel Ads is a part of an effective metasearch strategy.

Mexican Beach Destinations Riding the Easter 2023 Wave
Mexican beach destination travel trends for Easter 2023

European Resilience Against Adversity Sees Easter 2023 Travel Thrive
European outbound travel trends for Easter 2023

Solving Hotel Marketing Challenges with a First-Party Data Strategy
Solve your biggest hotel marketing challenges with first-party data.

MICE: Create Seamless Relationships To Keep Your Destination on the Shortlist
Build relationships with MICE planners to bring in new travelers.

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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