🏝️ Jet2 Adds Beach Wedding Destinations to Its Wedding Packages

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We build, run, and scale hospitality newsletters – fast.

• Took Hotel Jolt from 0 to 32k+ subscribers with a 32% daily open rate.

• End-to-end service: editorial strategy, design, audience development, and performance reporting.

• Turn your newsletter into a reliable engine for direct bookings, brand authority, and repeat stays.

How we do it

1. Set Up – Brand, voice, tech stack, and audience-development infrastructure in <30 days.

2. Scale – Partnership swaps, paid boosts, and outbound plays that add qualified subscribers consistently.

3. Activate – Segmentation, nurture flows, and bold CTAs that convert readers into room nights, event bookings, and upsells.

Proof in the bookings

• Grew a boutique-hotel list to 12k local travelers and lifted direct bookings by 18 % in three months.

• Expanded a multi-property group’s newsletter to 25k  meeting-planner subscribers, driving six-figure banquet revenue.

• Re-engaged a dormant list for a luxury resort, restoring 40%+ open rates and tripling spa package sales.

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📈 Wyndham Q2 2025 Earnings Report

Wyndham reported Q2 revenue of $397 million (+8.2% YoY) and adjusted EPS of $1.33, beating estimates of $1.16 per share. U.S. RevPAR fell 2.3% normalized, driven by tough comparisons. However, Wyndham opened a record 30,000+ rooms in H1, grew its pipeline by 5%, and launched tech tools like Wyndham Connect Plus and Marketplace to improve operations. Read more.

🎄 Gaylord Hotels Brings Back ICE Attraction for 2025 Season

Gaylord Hotels will reintroduce its signature ICE! Christmas at Gaylord attraction across six U.S. resorts this holiday season. The experience features themed ice sculptures, slides, and holiday decorations that have drawn visitors for more than a decade. Dates and resort locations have been announced for the winter 2025 run. Read more.

🏨 Marriott Completes Acquisition of citizenM Brand

Marriott International has finalized its acquisition of citizenM, a tech-forward lifestyle hotel chain with 37 locations worldwide. The brand—known for smart in-room design and communal living spaces—will be integrated into the Marriott Bonvoy program later in 2025. citizenM adds 8,789 rooms to Marriott’s existing portfolio. Read more.

🏯 Marriott-Linked Developer Aims to Preserve D.C.’s Culture in New Hotel Project

Developers planning to build a Marriott-branded hotel in Washington, D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood vow to preserve local culture and heritage. Plans include architectural elements, community input forums, and retail space curated for neighborhood relevance. The project aims to balance corporate development with cultural sensitivity. Read more.

✈️ U.S. Airlines See Only 1% Revenue Growth Forecasted Amid Economic Uncertainty

Major U.S. airlines are projected to see just a 1% increase in passenger revenue in 2025, as rising costs and a mixed economy weigh on demand. While business travel remains stable, international segments continue to lag. The constrained environment is pressuring carriers to focus on cost control and ancillary fee growth. Read more.

🏝️ Jet2 Adds Beach Wedding Destinations to Its Wedding Packages

Jet2Weddings has expanded its UK wedding portfolio to include beach locations in destinations such as Spain and Greece. The new offerings cater to couple’s desire for relaxed, sun-soaked ceremonies with resort-style service. Packages include venue coordination, guest accommodations, and optional extras like photography and entertainment. Read more.

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