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In PhocusHow travel brands stay ahead on social media with @Hotel and HolidayPiratesTravel is all over social media — and it’s continuing to play a big role in travelers’ decisions while planning and booking their trips, according to research from Phocuswright. But misconceptions around how travel brands should be using social media remain, according to experts. “Travel brands are seeing social media as a category of the internet still when it's increasingly becoming the way millennials and Gen Z access the internet altogether,” said Konrad Waliszewski, co-founder and CEO of @Hotel.“Even Google admits now that most millennials and Gen Z search on Instagram and Tiktok before go...2025-03-0520 min
Travel Tech InsiderSocial Commerce & the Zillennial Set: A New Paradigm for Travel?The way we travel has evolved pretty dramatically since the pandemic. The traditional “Dream/Plan/Book/Go/Share/Repeat” lifecycle has essentially been replatformed as a result of macro trends like the shift to remote work, multiple rounds of stimmie checks, a growing loneliness epidemic, and an acute appreciation for authenticity and sustainability in the travel brands we engage with. We have more time, more money, and more desire to see the world, and we want to do it on our terms.We’re also seeing the stratification in how different generations of travelers are engaging across that t...2024-02-061h 07
Travel Trends with Dan ChristianSocial Media is the New SEO @Hotel CEO & Founder Konrad WaliszewskiSend us a textGet ready for an engaging conversation on the Travel Trends Podcast with Konrad Waliszewski, CEO and co-founder of @Hotel. We trace his remarkable path from the son of a Polish political refugee to a true innovator in the travel industry. Learn how he transformed hotel booking by leveraging the power of social media, now a crucial tool for savvy travelers. From his initial venture, Trip Scout, to the creation of @Hotel in response to the pandemic, Konrad’s story showcases resilience and the ability to find opportunities in a dynamic sector.A...2024-01-2354 min