In this video, Brennen Bliss and Fernando Diez discuss Quasar's PPC strategy, balancing brand awareness with targeted keyword efforts. Fernando shares how they rank highly for terms like "Galapagos Cruise Reviews," driving brand recognition, while also focusing on luxury-specific keywords to attract high-intent customers and filter out price-sensitive leads. 
This targeted approach ensures they reach the right audience for their luxury offerings. Tune in to learn more about effective PPC strategies for luxury travel brands!

In today's dynamic travel industry, achieving the right balance between brand building and performance marketing is crucial for sustained growth. Leigh Barnes, COO at Intrepid Travel, emphasized this balance in a recent video, where he shared his perspective on how Intrepid shifted its marketing strategy.

According to Leigh, after the pandemic, Intrepid made a bold move by significantly increasing investment in brand-building efforts, such as out-of-home advertising, radio, podcasts, social influencers, and PR. This rebranding strategy, coupled with a broader focus on long-term growth, has led to record-breaking results year after year, including higher bookings, profits, and brand awareness.

In this episode, Fabio Bin, CMO and founding team member of WeRoad, reveals how they transformed a simple idea - connecting strangers who want to travel together - into a €100M travel company in just seven years. Fabio shares their unique approach to community building, including how they've cultivated a network of 3,000 travel coordinators across Europe and built a two-million-strong engaged social media following. From their innovative city domination marketing strategy to their blend of digital and real-world brand activations, discover how WeRoad created a travel movement that goes far beyond just selling tours. Learn about their marketing evolution from pure social media to a sophisticated omnichannel approach, and how they've maintained authentic community engagement while scaling across multiple European markets. Whether you're in travel marketing or building a community-driven brand, this episode is packed with actionable insights on combining performance marketing with genuine community building.

In this episode of the Travel Marketing Podcast by Propellic, CEO Brennen Bliss interviews Ismael Garcia, CMO and Head of Growth at Civitatis, a leading online travel agency in Latin America and Europe. Garcia shares insights on the intersection of SEO, paid media, and AI-driven channels in travel marketing, along with strategies for optimizing budgets, testing, and measuring campaign performance.

The conversation delves into managing multi-market campaigns, balancing B2B and B2C strategies, and the importance of "tropicalization" when entering new Latin American markets. Garcia also discusses Civitatis’ approach to customer care, crisis management, and building brand trust. Finally, he reflects on his career journey from Geneva to London and his path to becoming CMO at Civitatis, offering valuable advice for travel marketing professionals.

In this podcast episode, Brennen and Alex discusses effective SEO strategies for multilingual websites, emphasizing search intent and the importance of testing tools. They share how they optimized a testimonials page to manage reputation effectively. The conversation highlights the need for hands-on SEO testing and offers valuable insights for travel marketers on managing organic traffic.

This episode dives into the strategies behind appearing in evolving search modules of "Things To Do", balancing paid ads with organic listings, and why optimizing visuals is a game-changer for click-through rates. Plus, hear about the future of AI in search marketing, the growth potential in tours and activities, and how to fix the fragmented reservation systems. Whether you're in travel or tech, this conversation offers key insights to boost your digital strategy.

In this episode of the Travel Marketing Compass Podcast, SEO expert Kevin Indig shares deep insights into the travel industry's search dynamics. From Google's dominance in travel searches to the importance of visual content and programmatic SEO, Kevin explores how travel brands can optimize their strategies for better visibility and engagement. This episode is packed with actionable advice for both large and small travel companies looking to enhance their SEO efforts.

In this episode of the Travel Marketing Podcast, brought to you by Propellic, we're diving deep into the intersection of travel and marketing with Matthew Barker, founder of Horizon Guides. Matthew's unique approach to content marketing and zero-commission advertising offers valuable insights for travel businesses looking to navigate today's competitive environment. We explore the critical decisions around using AI versus human-written content, strategies for scaling a content marketing organization, and the importance of diversifying marketing channels. 

In this insightful episode of the Travel Marketing Podcast, hosted by Propellic, we sit down with Janette Roush, the Executive Vice President of Marketing and Digital at New York City Tourism and Conventions. Janette, a leader in the Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) space, shares her innovative approaches to integrating AI into her team's marketing strategies. We discuss the future of destination marketing, the importance of storytelling, and the challenges of measuring the impact of marketing efforts in a city as dynamic as New York. Janette also delves into the evolving role of AI in creative processes and leadership, providing valuable insights for marketers 

Brennen interviews Allyson Carpenter, an industry veteran with experience at Brand USA, Virgin Australia, Qantas, and more. Allyson shares insights on driving traffic and visitors to destinations, focusing on data, creativity, and actionable strategies. This episode is packed with valuable lessons for travel marketers looking to elevate their game.