Mike Wylie

Here's why I havent been blogging...

I haven't blogged in quite some time and several people have asked me why I stopped or when I'm going to start posting again. I thought it would be easy to keep up and blog several times a week.  Well, it was more difficult than I thought it would be. I really wanted to try and publish some different techniques, learnings and insights into hotel internet marketing and online travel.  It wasn't for lack of content or ideas.  There is literally something new everyday.  What happened is that I kept stopping myself from posting because most of the things I wanted to write about were client related or new tools and techniques that we found that benefit our clients -- most of these are a competitive advantage for my clients and for Standing Dog. I know many bloggers are very open and willing to share their insights, opinions and ideas - which I really respect and admire, but I just couldn't get comfortable giving away this information.  This is partially why I have shied away from speaking at conferences lately.  Its very easy to give away some key information to your competitors.  I have certainly learned some terrific information from others.

In any event, timing played a role as well.  Our business is growing fast and I have really wanted to stay focused on our clients  -- and make it home in time to see my son before he goes to bed...

Hotel Wales, New York

               
 

I was in New York recently for the HSMAI Adrian Awards where my company, Standing Dog, received a Web Marketing Silver award for the blog and podcast we do for hotelbook.com.  I stayed at one of my client's hotels,  the Hotel Wales, so I am posting a video of the room.  Its a great boutique hotel.  My room was fantastic and I highly recommend it.

Bed Jumping Rocks!

Guillaume Thevenot at Hotel Blogs has a friend who created a hilarious site on bed jumping.  Check it out!  Perhaps this is a new way to promote your hotel!

My Blog

I have been in online travel for over 10 years now and I am fortunate to have my own internet marketing agency, loyal employees and great clients.  This combination makes my job interesting and fun.  I learn something new almost everyday.  Much of what I learn is what I would like to share in my blog.  It will be primarily a business blog; however, I am sure I will throw in a few personal anecdotes as well.  If you happen to stumble across my blog and find it educational and entertaining (or even boring), please let me know.  Most of all, I hope you find it useful.