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FOOD & BEVERAGE MARKETING

F O O D & B E V E R A G E W O R K S H O P — D AY 3

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S O C I A L M E D I A

CONSUMERS ARE
LOOKING FOR
PHOTO MOMENTS
TO SHARE ON
SOCIAL MEDIA
1. hot topics on social media*
2. key f&b competitors on social media
australia^
japan^
china#

*2016 Full Year Portfolio Tracking for Australia, India Japan & Korea
^ 2017 Q1 Portfolio Tracking for Australia & Japan
# 2017 June Portfolio Tracking for Chinn

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H O T T O P I C S

Social Media Key Success Factors (KSFs): stories that


address consumer needs and key moments to engage
HALO PROPERTIES F&B L O YA LT Y

CONSUMER NEED Photo moments Indulgence Member benefits

Social Gathering / Become part of their daily life


ENGAGEMENT Customer Service
Celebration & Recognition
Create a reason for
STORYTELLING Once in a lifetime experience Share members / KOL stories
customers to visit

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H O T T O P I C S – H A L O P R O P E R T I E S

INFORM CUSTOMERS BEST SPOTS / TIME TO EXPERIENCE THE


VIEW / PROEPRTY, AMPLIFY THE MESSAGE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA

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H O T T O P I C S – F & B

PROVID E CUSTOMERS A REASON TO VISIT OUR F&B OUTLET:


FOOD DIFFERENTIATION AND PURPOSE OF VISIT

AFTERNOON
BUFFET TEA
Highlight: variety of Highlight: food
food, specialty food presentation, special
(e.g. seafood, theme (e.g. British
Korean beef) style, strawberry)
Purpose: family & Purpose: lady’s
social gathering group hangout

LUNCH /
DRINK DINNER
Highlight: mixology, Highlight: feast / set
unique cocktail, menu for group,
special wine & spirit cake & celebratory
drinks
Purpose: social
hangout, couples Purpose: large
group celebration

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H O T T O P I C S – C U S T O M E R L O Y A L T Y

ELEVATE ENGAGEMENT AND REINFORCE MEMBER BENEFITS


TO KEEP MR/SPG TOP OF CUSTOMERS MIND

BEST PRACTICES BEST PRACTICES

Frequent Engagement Communication


F&B earn & burn D I G I TA L Sharing from loyal customers – SPG
Recognition ENGAGEMENT Member special promotion
Celebrate personal / membership New technology initiatives
milestones Property Activation
BEST PRACTICES
Invitation to private events Room upgrade & breakfast are often
Connect Loyalty shared by members on social media
Name / Status recognition
Community
KOL experience sharing – S. Korea
Sharing from loyal customers – SPG
#Hiltonhhonorsshare to retweet
PROPERTY members post on Instagram – HHonors MEMBER
ENGAGEMENT Service on Social Media BENEFITS
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A U S T R A L I A – C O M P E T I T O R L A N D S C A P E

IHG is leading the competition with


strong distribution o f C rown e Pla za
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To t a l P o s i t i v e M e n t i o n s

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Hilton Hilton . Hyatt H YAT THyatt . M A R R I OMarriott
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Consumers tend to share their experience at upscale brands on I N S TA G R A M Fewer positive


mentions about
Marriott

1. Less people talk about


LOYALTY PROGRAM in
Australia Market, including
Hhonors, SPG and etc.

2. Less stay experience shared


about SURFERS
PARADISE MARRIOTT
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CREATE LASTING MEMORY AT
HALO PROPERTIES
Great view – most frequently shared on social media
Check-in – share lifestyle and travel experience
P ro o f Po i nt : P RO P E RT Y H I G H L I G H T
Help customers explore the property and nearby

CAPTURE FUN MOMENT


WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
ENJOY A SUNNY GETAWAY
Seafood buffet – popular choice for indulgence
Bar – small group social gathering for fun Taking a break, often at a waterfront resort in SEA
or along the coast in Australia
P ro o f Po i nt : S I G N AT U R E D R I N K /
S H A R A B L E FO O D P ro o f Po i nt : S E RV I C E & AC T I V I T Y O U T D O O R
Casual social gathering or celebrations Diversified outdoor experience for everyone
in the family / travel group
AUSTRALIA

HOTEL TO BUILD EMOTIONAL BONDS WITH CUSTOMERS DURING THEIR SOCIAL GATHERING OR
ON THEIR LEISURE / RESORT TRIPS
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1 3

GOOD VALUE
OPTION AT
CROWNE PLAZA
FOR BOTH STAY
AND F&B
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I H G ( A U ) P R O O F P O I N T S

1. A good stay experience with coffee, wifi and service as


highlights - from Twitter
2. Buffet at Crowne Plaza with a view - from Instagram
3. Good food quality at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley - from
Instagram
4. Reasonably priced breakfast at Crowne Plaza – from
Instagram

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RESORTS IN
1

AUSTRALIA OR SEA
TARGET FAMILY
AND FRIENDS
TRAVEL

A C C O R ( A U ) P R O O F P O I N T S

1. Positive review on family vacation in Sunshine Coast


Australia posted on travel blog – from personal blog
2. Novotel Phuket received praises for having great views
and budget friendly for friends to travel together –
from personal blog
3. Gatherings for friends at the Novotel Exmouth
Australia restaurant is shared online -from Instagram

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1

SIGNATURE F&B
AT EACH BRAND
INCREASE
CUSTOMER
3
PREFERNECE

S T A R W O O D ( A U ) P R O O F P O I N T S A R

1. Impressive open kitchen serving buffet at


Sheraton Melbourne – from Instagram
2. Customer enjoyed her seafood buffet at
Sheraton – from Twimg
3. Breakfast at Four Points – from Instagram
4. Westin’s signature afternoon tea – from
Instagram

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COLORFUL AND
DISTINCT
PRESENTATION OF
COCKTAIL POPULAR
3
AMONG
CUSTOMERS
4

H I L T O N ( A U ) P R O O F P O I N T S

1. Strawberry cocktail at Hilton Brisbane – from


Instagram
2. New cocktail menu at Hilton Sydney – from
Instagram
3. Special prosecco pop cocktail at Waldorf
Orlando – from Twitter
4. Cocktail with vivid colors at Hilton Melbourne –
from Twitter

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1
2

GUESTS IMPRESSED
WITH FOOD
QUALITY AND
PRESENTATION AT
HYATT’S FINE
DINING
RESTAURANTS
3
H Y A T T ( A U ) P R O O F P O I N T S

1. Guests reflect that the exquisite food decorations and


taste are components of a top notch experience – from
Twitter
2. Food is nicely decorated to reflect the high standards –
from Instagram
3. Reviewers give positive comments and even visit
repeatedly to the restaurant for its great experience –
from personal blog

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CUSTOMERS
LOVE THE RITZ-
3
CARLTON
EXPERIENCE
2 3

M A R R I O T T ( A U ) P R O O F P O I N T S A R

1. Ozone Bar at Ritz Carlton Hong Kong was


famous for its beautiful view – from Instagram
2. Romantic getaway with a stay at the Ritz-
Carlton Vienna – from Instagram
3. Dessert bar with great view (Ritz Carlton
Laguna Niguel) – from Twitter

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J A P A N – C O M P E T I T O R L A N D S C A P E

Star wood leads the competition because of its


stro n g brand on Sherato n , Westin a n d S PG
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Starwood Starwood . Marriott Marriott . H YAT T Hyatt
Hyatt . H I LT O NHilton
Hilton . IHG IHG . Prince Prince
S TA R W O O D MARRIOTT IHG PRINCE

WESTIN SHERATON

Desserts from Westin Tokyo F&B Convenience location Sheraton Waikiki

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TRAVEL IS TO ESCAPE FROM
SUFFOCATED ENVIRONMENT
Destinations with beach or hotels with tranquil view
are often shared on Social Media

Trave l P ro o f Po i nt : B EAC H D EST I N AT I O N S


Japanese travel to beach destinations for deep
and lasting inner peace

ENJOY THE CULINARY ARTS FAMILY TIME IS


& GOURMET IMPORTANT
Kaiseki Family dining and family travelling are common
Strong crave for desserts/ pastries themes for social media posts

Fa m i l y P ro o f Po i nt : LO C A L I ZAT I O N
C u l i n a r y a r t s P ro o f Po i nt :
Hotels with Japanese family friendly facilities
A F T E R N O O N T EA
(e.g. Onsen & F&B facilities) are often
Japanese enjoy/celebrate with friends at
associated with “家族” (i.e. Family) on social
luxury hotels for afternoon tea
media

J A PA N
Hotel provides Japanese a chance to slow down the pace of life
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IMPRESSIVE
BREAKFAST
EXPERIENCE
PROMPT SOCIAL
SHARING
3

S T A R W O O D ( J A P A N ) P R O O F P O I N T S

1. Positive Brunch review from renowned blogger about


all-you-can-eat buffet at Sheraton Bali Kuta Resort -
from Instagram
2. Complimentary comment of Western -styled breakfast
from Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel - from Instagram
3. Positive review of having Indian cuisine for breakfast at W
Taipei - from Instagram

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1 LUXURIOUS
AFTERNOON TEA
SETTING FOR
CELEBRATION
AND ENJOYMENT

M A R R I O T T ( J A P A N ) P R O O F P O I N T S
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1. Celebrated friend’s birthday at Ritz -Carlton Osaka for
Afternoon tea - from Instagram
2. The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo is famous for its fancy and
luxurious afternoon tea - from Instagram
3. Marriott Tokyo’s dessert buffet attracted young ladies
to have social gathering with affordable price - from
Instagram

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1 2 GOURMET
PASTRY AND
DESSERTS TEMPT
CUSTOMER
CRAVING

H Y A T T ( J A P A N ) P R O O F P O I N T S

1. Had a spontaneous trip to Hyatt Regency Hakone Resort


and Spa with friends for afternoon tea - from Instagram
2. Expressed desire of having Christmas pastry from
Andaz Tokyo - from Instagram
3. Shared photos of mouthwatering and luxurious hotel
desserts at Grand Hyatt Tokyo -from Instagram

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2
APPRECIATE
RESTAURANT
ATMOSPHERE
AND FOOD
PRESENTATION

H I L T O N ( J A P A N ) P R O O F P O I N T S

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1. Enjoyed excellent breakfast served at Hilton
Guam Resort & Spa with relaxing atmosphere -
from Instagram
2. Strawberry buffet at Hilton Tokyo was
retweeted numerous times on social media -
from Twitter
3. Room service at Hilton Osaka - from Instagram

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DESSERT IS THE
HIGHLIGHT OF
CUSTOMER’S IHG
EXPERIENCE

I H G ( J A P A N ) P R O O F P O I N T S

1. Appreciated the dessert offered at InterContinental San


Francisco’s Club lounge - from Instagram
2. Enjoyed dessert with a glass of Kir royal at ANA Crown
Plaza - from Instagram
3. Had an afternoon tea at InterContinental Tokyo Bay
with girl friend- from Instagram

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2

DIVERSIFIED
PREMIUM F&B
CONCEPTS FOR
DIFFERENT
OCCASIONS
3

P R I N C E ( J A P A N ) P R O O F P O I N T S

1. Celebrated friend’s birthday at Shinagawa Prince Hotel


for luxurious buffet- from Twitter
2. Fine dining experience at Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa
- from Twitter
3. Enjoyed the Sakura menu at the Prince Sakura Tower
Tokyo- from Blogger

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D I S C U S S I O N

GENERATE NEW
REVENUE ENGINES
THROUGH DIGITAL
TRENDS & CUSTOMER
LIFETIME JOURNEY
1. Generate new sales opportunities on after-sales service
2. Food delivery a p p i s e x p a n d i n g r a p i d l y i n A PA C

3. Continue evolution of O2O platform to create more opportunities

for brands to interact with consumers

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WEDDING ATTENDEE
Share/ review the arrangement of wedding banquet

P ro o f Po i nt : F & B
Beautiful dinner set up or high quality food are
often shared by wedding attendees
on social media

WEDDING PROFESSION COUPLE


Provide information from pre-wedding to the big day Share the moments after the wedding

P ro o f Po i nt : We d d i n g fa i r P ro o f Po i nt : H o n ey m o o n
Showcase the venue with S h a re t h e stay ex p e r i e n c e d u r i n g
inspiration ideas h o n e y m o o n rat h e r t h a n we d d i n g

wedding case study

Social media shapes customers perception of wedding


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i n d i a w e d d i n g c a s e s t u d y

Wed d in g professions share id ea s o n s o cia l med ia


WEDDING PROFESSIONS

Photographer Lifestyle site Wedding planner Consumer


How : Stunning wedding photos How : Options & Ideas How : Real case example How : Geotag

Influence : Emotional connection with the venue Influence : Inspiration Influence : Credibility of the venue Influence : Popularity of the venue

C O N S I D E R A T I O N S E T
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k o r e a w e d d i n g c a s e s t u d y

Potential post wedding revenue opportunities


beyond an exquisite wedding
COUPLE

QUALITY AT M O S P H E R E POST WEDDING


(Wedding) (Wedding)

TABLE SET UP and FOOD are always Korean is looking for an ELEGANT and
reviewed by attendees CLASSIC wedding Honeymoon and celebrating
wedding anniversary

Wedding menu’s review


@ Sheraton Incheon
– from Instagram

'Golden Girl Luxury Small Wedding Fair' @


Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel, was
described as trending, small-scale but very
luxurious – from NAVER blog

Showcase the beautiful stage


decoration @ Shilla hotel
– from Instagram

Table set up sharing @ Hilton


– from Instagram

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w e d d i n g c a s e s t u d y – s a l e s m o d e l

Create relevant scenarios for event participants to


further consume on properties
Hosts: Incentivizes to capture more revenue
potential engagement/ sales opportunities

Pre – wedding
e.g. Oversea photo shoot package

HOSTS Wedding
e.g. Destination wedding, Banquets

(e.g. Wedding couples) Honeymoon


e.g. Resort package, F&B celebration

Anniversary Kids 100 Days Birthday Family Travel

Attendees: Use event as marketing opportunity

L O G O / S I G N AT U R E I T E M S t h a t c a n c a t c h p e o p l e ’s e y e b a l l a n d
t a k e p h o t o s t o s h a r e o n s o c i a l m e d i a ( e.g. Conrad beer, table decoration,
signage and etc.)
ATTENDEES
Provide E-COUPONS/DISCOUNT for attendees to have second
consumption on F&B
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m a r k e t i n g & s a l e s - s o c i a l e v e n t s

What is the action plan


to generate revenue post -event?

*Source: “Wedding” Dashboard, APAC Portfolio Preference Projects, 1 January 2016 – 31 March 2017, Brandwatch

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T E C H N O L O G Y & S A L E S – D E L I V E R Y

Food delivery can generate DELIVERY INDUSTRY

additional revenue stream for I S E V O LV I N G I N A PA C

hotels High end restaurants work


with delivery service
Delivery company targeted expats in
China
online food service is growing in our major source markets www.sherpa.com.cn/

300%*
YOY Online food service revenue Delivery
19billion food delivery revenue generated in
USD 2016 functionality
integrates into F&B

30% Chinese are using food deliver app and social channels
Kakao has launched the

47% food deliver users order >3 times per week ordering function on Kakao Talk,
S. Korea
Zomato entered the food
delivery segment since 2015,
India
Meitun & Diaping have
44%^ been combined into one
USD 300million food delivery GMV YOY Online food service revenue
company , China

generated in 2016 with 150% YOY


growth rate #

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* 3 :Food delivery segment, China Catering Report 2017, Meituan Diaping & China Restaurant Insider, May 2017
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^ 1: Food service industry: Poised for growth, India’s food service industry: Growth recipe, KPMG.com/in, November 2016
# India online food delivery industry grew in 2016, Times of India website, 9 February 2017
t e c h n o l o g y & s a l e s – d e l i v e r y

Should our hotel


participate in delivery?

If yes, what are the platform & How?

*Source: “Wedding” Dashboard, APAC Portfolio Preference Projects, 1 January 2016 – 31 March 2017, Brandwatch

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T E C H N O L O G Y & S A L E S – O 2 O P L A T F O R M

O2O platforms enable data and analytical capabilities


to enhance marketing effectiveness and sales
LEVERAGE VALUE ADDED SERVICES
Either be a shop, offering coupons or provide ordering service
MOBILE
PORTAL

889M
Chinese
active users
DATA
COLLECTION
User ID
Browsing history
>97% Transition history WeChat Shop LINE coupon Kakao Delivery
Korean (e.g. purchase record,
smartphone usage record, payment
users record and etc.)
MARKETING
News feeds from official accounts

50.2M
Japanese users
41M
Thai users

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t e c h n o l o g y & s a l e s – o 2 o p l a t f o r m

What are the roles between


property and above property
if we have the O2O platform?

*Source: “Wedding” Dashboard, APAC Portfolio Preference Projects, 1 January 2016 – 31 March 2017, Brandwatch

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THANK YOU
I f y o u h a v e q u e s t i o n s , p l e a s e c o n t a c t :
Jun Lu Jun.Lu@marriott.com
E l m o Ts a n g E l m o .Ts a n g @ m a r r i o t t . c o m

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FOOD & BEVERAGE MARKETING
F O O D & B E V E R A G E W O R K S H O P — C H I N A

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C O N S U M E R B E H A V I O R *

FEMALE AND MILLENNIAL HAVE


HIGH F&B SPENDING POWER
80s – 90s consumers are SMART SPENDING
E XQ U I S I T E ≠ E X P E N S I V E
They care about design, atmosphere, taste, experience, innovation and etc.
94.7% consumers are willing to visit a restaurant because of one signature dish

FEMALE preference is important

Fresh & Sweet is more popular than spiciness


80% decision are done by Female
82% consumers are willing pay for healthy food (Global average = 68%)

DELIVERY i s b o o m i n g i n C h i n a
75% delivery orders happened in Lunch and Dinner
LEARN MORE
We e ke nd is the pe ak time for de live r y

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*China Catering
MARRIOTT Report 2017, |Meituan
INTERNATIONAL DiapingAND
CONFIDENTIAL & China Restaurant
PROPRIETARY. Insider, May 2017
2017
M A R K E T O V E R V I E W *

2016 REVENUE CONTRIBUTION BY CUISINE TYPE


Hotpot, Buffet and Northwestern Chinese cuisine have great potential to drive more revenue

HOTPOT
Korean, 3.60%
OTHERS
Generate the highest revenue (22%) and highest Hot pot, 22%
JiangZhe, 3.90%
growth rate (+2.3%) in all type of cuisines
Cantonese, 4.40%

Japanese, 4.50%
O T H E R S P E C I A LT Y C H I N E S E
CUISINES Bakery, 4.60%
Buffet, 12%
Beside from the popular Chinese cuisine (e.g.
BBQ, 4.80%

Sichuan, Guangdong, Jiangzhe food) , there are


potential to drive revenue from other Chinese Western, 6.30%
Sichuan, 7.70%
Food stall, 7.60%
cuisine

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*China Catering
MARRIOTT Report 2017, |Meituan
INTERNATIONAL DiapingAND
CONFIDENTIAL & China Restaurant
PROPRIETARY. Insider, May 2017
2017
M I v s . H I L T O N = 4 8 3 / 4 7 5 = 1 . 0 2

S W i s l e a d i n g t h e co m p l e t i o n w i t h
i t s st ro n g H a l o p ro p e r t i e s p ro f i l e
HOTEL TIERS: 2017 JUNE POSITIVE MENTIONS BY PORTFOLIOS
P O S I T I V E M E N T I O N S P E R

Positive Mentions per 1,000 Rooms


‘ 0 0 0 R O O M S
900 250
L U X U R Y
785
800
To t a l P o s i t i v e M e n t i o n s

U P P E R U P S C A L E
200
700
U P S C A L E

600
L O Y A L T Y & O T H E R S
483 150
500 475 456
410
400 350 109
100
300
190
200 152 50

100 30
14 14 17 10
0 5 7 -
S TA R W O O D MARRIOTT H I LT O N H YAT T IHG ACCOR MANDARIN SHANGRI-LA
O R I E N TA L
2017 June mix of mentions

luxury 50% 40% 39% 66% 50% 64% 100% 78%


upper
upscale 42% 53% 52% 31% 0% 20% 0% 0%

upscale 3% 3% 7% 3% 47% 14% 0% 20%


loyalty &
others 5% 4% 2% 0% 3% 1% 0% 2%
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B A C K G R O U N D

Weibo and WeChat posts are driven by paid media

Weibo is a platform for WeChat is about


KOL & OFFICIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT SUBSCRIPTION ACCOUNT

potential stories how do hotels being featured on wechat?

Checklist
Loyal customer for The most luxury/ beautiful/ expensive hotels in XX
Others
Top XX bars/restaurants in XXX
Hyatt F&B
http://weibo.com/nicole831026
Travel Diary

Reliable
frequent traveler to
experience different hotels
http://weibo.com/u/1527381525

Local Expert
http://weibo.com/symlxx
Recommendation Introduction
Family Travel Halo properties
Bars & restaurants New opening hotels
Outbound Travel Promotion
Design & Architecture

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USE RIGHT FORMAT OF MEDIA TO
BRING OUT BRAND ESSENCE
“ E D I T I O N S a n y a , m y a l l t i m e f a v o r i t e ” – We i b o Top 20 swimming Pool that you shouldn’t miss (WeChat post) - Indigo Hong Kong
lifestyle KOL Local F&B KOL – Mandarin Oriental Taipei Chinese Restaurant
P r o o f P o i n t : I S S E Y M I YA K E X H y a t t A f t e r n o o n t e a
I n v i t e F a s h i o n KO L t o w r i t e t h e p o s t s

FEATURE HOTEL IN DESTINATION


TRAVEL CONTENT
Dali – Hilton Dali Resort & SPA
Emei Mountain - Holiday Inn Express Emei Mountain “I visit Jizhaigou, of course I have to stay one night
at InterContinental Resort Jiuzhai Paradise to
P r o o f P o i n t : L e i s u r e d e s t i n a t i o n ’s H a l o p r o p e r t y e x p e r i e n c e l o c a l c u l t u r e & S i c h u a n f o o d ” - We i b o
Position the property as “must -do-item” in travel checklist

F&B IS ALL ABOUT EXPERIENCE

Consumers pay the premium for the luxurious environment and status,
but not only food quality
“Although the afternoon tea at Bangkok Mandarin
Proof Point: F&B at Luxury hotel
Oriental is more expensive than others, it worth to
t r y, e s p e c i a l l y M a n d a r i n O r i e n t a l i s o n e o f t h e b e s t Wa l d o r f A s t o r i a S h a n g h a i – A f t e r n o o n t e a , J a z z B a r
h o t e l i n t h e w o r l d ” - We i b o Mandarin Oriental – Fine dining restaurant

China

Consumers have strong perception of each hotel tier


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P O R T F O L I O T R A C K I N G

CONSUMERS SHARE THEIR AFTERNOON TEA


EXPERIENCE AT LUXURY HOTELS
A F T E R N O O N T EA H A S B ECO M E A C H EC K L I ST I T E M

A F T E R N O O N T EA I S FO R R E L A X AT I O N

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