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Haynes MarComs has extensive experience working in the travel, hospitality and property sector, each with a unique background, network and connections to complement your business
Sector Specialists in Travel, Hospitality & Property
Identification of a gap in the activity holiday market for more emotional and experiential-led messaging. Repositioning the brands for clear market demographics and increased sales of core products, growing key coverage by 65%

Identification of a gap in the activity holiday market for more emotional and experiential-led messaging. Repositioning the brands for clear market demographics and increased sales of core products, growing key coverage by 65%
Repositioning activity holiday brand in the media
Identification of a gap in the activity holiday market for more emotional and experiential-led messaging. Repositioning the brands for clear market demographics and increased sales of core products, growing key coverage by 65%

Implement a ‘Digital First’ philosophy, lower third party distribution costs & enhance engagement with Members and Non-members. Overhaul website to provide in-house CMS, to increase direct hotel bookings and reduce reliance on TPI/OTAs. New website drove +58% revenue (room bookings) in first 12 months, with 8% drop in commission payments to TPI/OTAs. Redesigned emails increased Member engagement: +18% Open Rate and +46% CTR
Identification of a gap in the activity holiday market for more emotional and experiential-led messaging. Repositioning the brands for clear market demographics and increased sales of core products, growing key coverage by 65%

Positioning a travel marketplace as the ‘go to’ travel portal and building on this reputation with key media relationships to secure tier one positioning achieved a 20% increase in UK app users
Raising profile of a travel app
Identification of a gap in the activity holiday market for more emotional and experiential-led messaging. Repositioning the brands for clear market demographics and increased sales of core products, growing key coverage by 65%

Grew direct bookings for hotels, spa and restaurant outlets by cleansing the database, and targeting specific demographic groups with special offers. Emails drove direct booking revenue +307% YOY. CTR on emails +201% YOY
Drive direct bookings
Identification of a gap in the activity holiday market for more emotional and experiential-led messaging. Repositioning the brands for clear market demographics and increased sales of core products, growing key coverage by 65%
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In a three-month PR project with an unknown technology platform we achieved over 50 pieces of coverage and 7 interviews; including Phocuswire, Travolution, TechEU, UKTechNews, Skift, Silicon Canals, ITProPortal, from a range of pitches, press releases and case studies.
Trade profile raising
Identification of a gap in the activity holiday market for more emotional and experiential-led messaging. Repositioning the brands for clear market demographics and increased sales of core products, growing key coverage by 65%

Working primarily with Travel Trade we gained high-impact coverage in Travel Weekly, Travolution, C&IT, ITCM, TravelMole, Group Travel World, Group Travel Organiser, securing coverage in regional business publications to gain new business partners in Scotland. Securing interviews with key trades as well as a panel discussion at British Tourism & Travel Show 2019, and numerous award shortlists and wins.
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