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Travel SEO Attribution: Proving Value in a World of Invisible Journeys

Key Takeaways  If you run a hotel or travel company, you’ve probably wondered whether your SEO investment is actually paying off. And it’s a fair question. Especially nowadays, amidst all the noise of AI, changing user behaviour, and broken analytics.  The truth is, SEO is doing more work than ever for travel brands. The problem … Read more

The Importance of Brand for Travel SEO in an AI World

Nearly half of searches now include a brand name, yet many SEO and travel marketing teams still treat brand building as an afterthought. In this post-AI search landscape, that’s no longer an option.  AI-powered search relies on signals of trust – mentions, citations, consistency. Visibility now starts with reputation. And for travel SMEs, that means … Read more

AI & SEO in 2025: How Travel Brands Can Stay Visible in an AI-Led Search World

In 2025, the relationship between search engines and travel brands has undergone a seismic shift. With the announcement of Google’s AI Mode towards the end of May 2025, AI now acts as both gatekeeper and concierge to the digital travel experience.  Remember when planning a holiday meant hours of Google searches across dozens of tabs? … Read more

Travel Search Trends 2025: How to Adapt Your Site

Luckily for you, we’re staying ahead of the game, ensuring next year’s travel trends don’t catch us by surprise. As we near the close of 2024, we’re sharing the scoop on 2025’s hottest travel search trends. From evolving consumer behaviour to global shifts, we’re diving into the buzzworthy search terms and themes set to take … Read more

How to Set Up a Travel Affiliate Programme for Niche Travel Companies

At a Glance A travel affiliate programme pays partners – bloggers, creators and niche websites – a commission for every booking they send you. You only pay when a booking actually lands, which makes it one of the most cost-effective channels available to a niche travel brand. Setting up a travel affiliate programme can be … Read more

Luxury Travel SEO: Strategies and Best Practices in Search

While PPC can provide quick business, it requires continual (often expensive) investment. Social media can help solidify your existing customer base, but converting new users takes time and success is far from guaranteed. In contrast, search engine optimisation (SEO) allows for both easy growth and relatively straightforward conversion. But how does a luxury brand properly … Read more

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The Ultimate Travel Marketing Playbook

We partnered with WTM London to produce a simple step-by-step playbook for travel businesses to apply the same tried and tested marketing methods that have helped hundreds of our travel clients grow.