Yanique DaCosta
The Boutique Hotel Playbook: Secrets & Strategies Revealed
The Boutique Hotel Playbook is Actionable Insights for Boutique Hotels! Your boutique hotel is more than rooms — it’s a brand, a story, an experience. On the Boutique Hotel Playbook , Yanique DaCosta shares strategies to boost direct bookings, attract high-value guests, and turn stays into stories guests rave about. Learn how to build loyalty, design unforgettable guest journeys, and position your property as a lifestyle destination that stays booked solid.
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Yanique DaCosta
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Sep 30, 2026
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Episodes
Stop Letting OTAs Own Your Guests. 23.12.2025 16:39
If you’re serious about building a hotel brand that guests remember, rave about, and return to, it starts with an honest look at your current positioning. Click here to complete a short questionnaire and see if you qualify for a Deep Dive Call: https://hotels.theykmd.com/work-with-me-4289 Most boutique hotels either try to automate everything or they avoid technology altogether. Both extremes quie...
90-Day Marketing Roadmap Every Boutique Hotel Needs Before Launching Anything 16.12.2025 4:46
🧭 Show Notes If you’re serious about building a hotel brand that guests remember, rave about, and return to, it starts with an honest look at your current positioning. 👉 Click here to complete a short questionnaire and see if you qualify for a Deep Dive Call: https://hotels.theykmd.com/work-with-me-4289 Ever signed off on a marketing project that started with excitement… and ended with exhaustio...
Your Marketing Isn’t Failing — It’s Just Showing Up Too Late 09.12.2025 5:57
If you’re serious about building a hotel brand that guests remember, rave about, and return to, it starts with an honest look at your current positioning. 👉 Click here to complete a short questionnaire and see if you qualify for a Deep Dive Call: https://hotels.theykmd.com/work-with-me-4289 Description: Most boutique hotels wait for high season to save them. But what if the secret to selling out...
How This Heritage Hotel Fixed Terrible Reviews And Became “Timeless Luxury” In Under A Year 02.12.2025 20:04
If you’re serious about building a hotel brand that guests remember, rave about, and return to, it starts with an honest look at your current positioning. Click here to complete a short questionnaire and see if you qualify for a Deep Dive Call: https://hotels.theykmd.com/work-with-me-4289 In this episode of The Boutique Hotel Playbook, I sit down with Nikola Milović, Head of Marketing and Communic...
How to Sell Out Before You Open: The Pre-Opening Marketing Playbook for Boutique Hotels 25.11.2025 8:01
If you’re serious about building a hotel brand that guests remember, rave about, and return to, it starts with an honest look at your current positioning. 👉 Click here to complete a short questionnaire and see if you qualify for a Deep Dive Call: https://hotels.theykmd.com/work-with-me-4289 Your rooms aren’t ready, the walls are bare, and the paint is still drying—but that doesn’t mean you can’t...
Website Fix That Adds 30% More Direct Bookings—Without Ads or Discounts 18.11.2025 7:21
If you’re serious about building a hotel brand that guests remember, rave about, and return to, it starts with an honest look at your current positioning. 👉 Click here to complete a short questionnaire and see if you qualify for a Deep Dive Call: https://hotels.theykmd.com/work-with-me-4289 Your property might be charming, but if your website is confusing or outdated, it’s costing you bookings ev...
How to Actually Build Guest Loyalty 11.11.2025 4:39
If you’re serious about building a hotel brand that guests remember, rave about, and return to, it starts with an honest look at your current positioning. 👉 Click here to complete a short questionnaire and see if you qualify for a Deep Dive Call: https://hotels.theykmd.com/work-with-me-4289 Pretty photos may win you likes, but they won’t win you loyalty. In this episode, we uncover why relying on...
The Ultimate Guide to Turning Your Hotel into a Press-Worthy Destination 04.11.2025 8:56
If you’re serious about building a hotel brand that guests remember, rave about, and return to, it starts with an honest look at your current positioning. 👉 Click here to complete a short questionnaire and see if you qualify for a Deep Dive Call: https://hotels.theykmd.com/work-with-me-4289 Why do some boutique hotels consistently land in travel magazines and online features while others remain i...
Life After Booking.com 28.10.2025 8:37
If you’re serious about building a hotel brand that guests remember, rave about, and return to, it starts with an honest look at your current positioning. 👉 Click here to complete a short questionnaire and see if you qualify for a Deep Dive Call: https://hotels.theykmd.com/work-with-me-4289 What happens if Booking.com disappears tomorrow? Would guests still know how to find you —or would your hot...
Waiting = Lost Bookings 21.10.2025 5:32
If you’re serious about building a hotel brand that guests remember, rave about, and return to, it starts with an honest look at your current positioning. 👉 Click here to complete a short questionnaire and see if you qualify for a Deep Dive Call: https://hotels.theykmd.com/work-with-me-4289 Waiting for the “perfect time” to market your boutique hotel? That delay is costing you empty rooms, lost r...
Airbnb Owns Your Guest List. Not You. 14.10.2025 8:36
If you’re serious about building a hotel brand that guests remember, rave about, and return to, it starts with an honest look at your current positioning. 👉 Click here to complete a short questionnaire and see if you qualify for a Deep Dive Call: https://hotels.theykmd.com/work-with-me-4289 Most boutique hotels unknowingly hand over their future to Airbnb and other OTAs. It feels safe because the...
Your Best Marketing Content 07.10.2025 7:08
If you’re serious about building a hotel brand that guests remember, rave about, and return to, it starts with an honest look at your current positioning. 👉 Click here to complete a short questionnaire and see if you qualify for a Deep Dive Call: https://hotels.theykmd.com/work-with-me-4289Renovations are stressful, messy, and expensive — but they’re also one of the best marketing opportunities b...
3 Ways Hotels Accidentally Push Guests to OTAs 30.09.2025 5:14
Most boutique hotels don’t mean to, but they’re practically handing guests over to OTAs. From clunky websites to invisible perks, the wrong moves online can make Expedia and Booking.com look like the smarter, safer choice—even when your property is exactly what the guest wants. In this episode of Booked Solid: Actionable Insights for Boutique Hotels That Want More Than Just Heads in Beds , you’ll...
Rethink Your Boutique Hotel Strategy Before It’s Too Late 23.09.2025 5:51
Most boutique hotels aren’t losing ground because of service. They’re losing ground because the market has shifted—and they’re still playing by old rules. In this episode of Booked Solid: Actionable Insights for Boutique Hotels That Want More Than Just Heads in Beds, I break down why now is the best time to rethink your boutique hotel strategy, and what happens if you don’t. You’ll discover: The e...
Boutique Hotel Secrets for Low Season 04.09.2025 6:58
Most boutique hotels live and die by high season. Rooms are full when tourists flood in, but when they leave? Empty halls, slashed prices, and a scramble to stay afloat. Here’s the secret: your most loyal guests aren’t always flying in from abroad. They’re right outside your door. In this episode of Booked Solid: Actionable Insights for Boutique Hotels That Want More Than Just Heads in Beds , you’...
The Biggest Referral Killers in Boutique Hotels 04.09.2025 5:16
Most boutique hotels don’t struggle to deliver a good stay. They struggle to create a stay worth talking about. Here’s the hard truth: satisfaction doesn’t equal referrals. And if your guests aren’t telling anyone about you, you’re leaving your most powerful growth channel untapped. In this episode of Booked Solid: Actionable Insights for Hotels That Want More Than Just Heads in Beds , you’ll disc...
Why Guests Forget Your Hotel (and How to Fix It) 04.09.2025 3:41
Most boutique hotels don’t lose bookings because of service. They lose them because of reputation. When I worked with brands like Apple, Marriott, and Hilton , I discovered something most independents overlook: reputation isn’t built by accident — it’s engineered. In this episode of Booked Solid: Actionable Insights for Hotels That Want More Than Just Heads in Beds , you’ll discover: Why reputatio...
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