Mantra PortSea Port Douglas Tropical North Queensland
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Mantra PortSea Port Douglas Tropical North Queensland
Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Marketing Activity: 01 July 2011 to 30 June 2012 Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Mantra Tropical North Queensland Guests by state or country of origin January – December 2011 Mantra PortSea The key feeder markets Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland remain consistent when comparing the collective region and Mantra PortSea. Mantra PortSea has increased market presence in Victoria and New South Wales while Tropical North Queensland as a region has a greater market presence in Queensland. Tropical North Queensland Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Mantra Tropical North Queensland Top 10 Contributing Regions to Guest Stays January – December 2011 Mantra PortSea The below top contributing regional data supports the state guest bookings data on the previous slide with the majority of guests travelling to Mantra PortSea from Melbourne and Sydney suburbs. Tropical North Queensland Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Mantra Tropical North Queensland Booking Lead Time and Average Length of Stay (ALOS) January – December 2011 Mantra PortSea Mantra PortSea guests stay on average 1.3 nights more in comparison to the regional data for Tropical North Queensland. The average lead time is consistent with the regional data with the majority of bookings falling 29 plus days in advance. Tropical North Queensland ALOS - 5 days l Average Lead Time - 52 days ALOS - 3.7 days l Average Lead Time - 42days Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Marketing Activity 2011/2012 Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Marketing Communications | Mantra Group Directory Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Marketing Communications | Mantra Brochure Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Marketing Communications | Property Specific DL Brochure Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Tactical Marketing | National Campaigns 2011/2012 National Campaigns Timing Spend MANTRA PATS MATES RATES 2011 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER HOLIDAYS Participating Regions: ALL - Australia and NZ Campaign Purpose: Build base business Sep/Oct school holidays and immediate short breaks. 05 Aug – 03 Sep 2011 $239,000 MANTRA PATS MATES RATES 2 SUMMER 2011/12 Regions: ALL - Australia and NZ Purpose: Build base business holidays/family & couples and fill balance of available rooms last minute. 23 October - 20 Nov 2011 $247,000 MANTRA ON SALE 2012 Regions: ALL - Australia and NZ Campaign Purpose: Sale prices to stimulate forward bookings throughout the year including Easter Holidays. 19 Feb – 17 March 2012 $240,000 MANTRA DEAL-A-THON 2012 Two Phases: phase 1 = Deal-a-thon, phase 2 = Deal-a-thon Back by popular demand Participating Regions: ALL - Australia and NZ Campaign Purpose: Target immediate short breaks 09 - 18 May 2012 28- 04 May 2012 $10,000 MANTRA DISCOVERY WEEKENDS 2012 Every Tuesday in June (5th, 12th, 19th and 26th) Participating Regions: SC to SALT; SYD + COASTAL NSW; MEL + COASTAL VIC Campaign Purpose: Target weekend stays for each participating region's drive market 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th June 2012 $4,000 Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Tropical North QLD | Regional Campaigns 2011/2012 Regional Campaigns Timing Spend FLY NORTH 2011 - Escape the southern winter and go to the tropics Participating Regions: TNQ – Cairns to Port Douglas Target Regions: MEL metro, SYD metro, BNE metro + others in line with main feeder markets. 24 July – 28 August 2011 $29,370 TNQ SUMMER HOLIDAYS 2011 - Family & Couples holidays at great rates close to home Participating Regions: TNQ – Cairns to Port Douglas Target Regions: Marketing to local drive region including Cairns and Townsville 13 Nov 2011 to 07 Jan 2012 $26,669 SUMMER STOCKTAKE 2011 - All summer holiday stock in one place Participating Regions: All regions that fit the 'summer holiday' profile, with surplus availability Target Regions: National (focus BNE/SEQ, SYD/RegNSW, MEL/RegVIC) 04 -16 Dec 2011 $21,587 TROPICAL EASTER 2012 - Family & Couples holiday breaks close to home Participating Regions: TNQ – Cairns to Port Douglas Target Regions: Marketing to local drive region including Cairns, Townsville, Mt Isa 13 - 21 March 2012 $9,783 FLY NORTH 2012 - Escape the southern winter and go to the tropics Participating Regions: TNQ – Cairns to Port Douglas Target Regions: MEL metro, SYD metro, BNE metro + others in line with main feeder markets. 29 April – 03 June 2012 $22,000 Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Tactical Marketing | National Campaigns 2012/2013 National Campaigns Timing MANTRA 'MINI HIGHLIGHTS' CAMPAIGN Participating Regions: Various Campaign Purpose: Tax cheque travel, national focus for immediate travel. 15 to 28 July 2012 MANTRA 'PAT'S MATES RATES FOR SUMMER' 2012 Participating Regions: ALL - Australia and NZ; Marketing to: Australia national Campaign Purpose: Target forward business for summer. Book early incentive. 19 August to 15 September 2012 MANTRA 'MINI HIGHLIGHTS' CAMPAIGNS Participating Regions: Various Campaign Purpose: Spring Holidays, for Mantra leisure properties . Last chance, book now. 9 - 15 September 2012 MANTRA 'MINI HIGHLIGHTS' CAMPAIGNS Participating Regions: Various Campaign Purpose: City Mantra focus with all other regions receiving exposure via online channels. October 2012 MANTRA 'CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR' 2012-2013 Participating Regions: ALL - Australia; marketing to: Australia national Campaign Purpose: Stimulate travel for city and coastal regions for the national holiday period November/December 2012 Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Tactical Marketing | National Campaigns 2012/2013 National Campaigns Timing MANTRA 'PAT'S NEW YEAR SALE' 2013 Participating Regions: ALL - Australia and NZ; Marketing to: Australia national Campaign Purpose: Sale prices to stimulate forward bookings through to June 2013 January 2013 MANTRA 'MINI HIGHLIGHTS' CAMPAIGNS Participating Regions: Various Campaign Purpose: Target consumer booking response for focus regions/properties as required February 2013 MANTRA 'EASTER' 2013 Participating Regions: ALL - Australia; Marketing to: Australia national Campaign Purpose: Stimulate travel for city and coastal regions for the national holiday weekend March 2013 MANTRA 'MINI HIGHLIGHTS' CAMPAIGNS Participating Regions: Various Campaign Purpose: Target consumer booking response for focus regions/properties as required May 2013 MANTRA 'MINI HIGHLIGHTS' CAMPAIGNS Participating Regions: Various Campaign Purpose: Target consumer booking response for focus regions/properties as required June 2013 Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Tropical North QLD | Regional Campaigns 2012/2013 Regional Campaigns Timing ‘Fly North’ Winter Campaign Phase 2 – Regional Target Regions: Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane + regional in line with main feeder markets Participating Regions: Mantra TNQ 27 July to 3 September 2012 TNQ School Holidays Summer – Regional Target Regions: Local drive region including Cairns, Townsville, Mt Isa. Participating Regions: Mantra TNQ November to December 2012 New Zealand Queensland Sale Campaign – Regional Purpose: Capture direct business during the traditional trade sale period Participating Regions: Mantra only GC, SC and TNQ Target Region: New Zealand January 2013 ‘Fly North’ Winter Campaign Phase 1 – Regional Target Regions: Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane + regional in line with main feeder markets Participating Regions: Mantra TNQ April to June 2013 Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Tropical North QLD | Regional events Regional Events The below tables list the known upcoming events in the Port Douglas region. These events will be integrated in marketing indicatives dependant on timing and relevancy. Integration may be via EDM’s, solace or integrated in the national Mantra Coastal Connections EDM, social media including Facebook and twitter posts or advertised via the websites including property direct, Mantra brand and MG Hotels. Date Event Information October 2012 from 2pm Sunset in the Park (mini) Footprint Music Festivals (FMF) take this years Sunset in the Park to the Port Douglas Yacht Club. 10 local bands will perform over the course of the afternoon and night. The mini Sunset starts at 2pm and goes late. 8-11 November 2012 Port Douglas Marlin Challenge 'Formula One Fishing' comes to Port Douglas . Great excitement has been generated around the Queensland fishing and marine community with the inclusion of this annual event in game fishing's annual calendar. Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Tropical North QLD | Regional events Date Event Information 14 November 2012 Solar Eclipse & Solar Eclipse Marathon Solar Eclipse: Tens of thousands will gather to witness a Total Solar Eclipse. Marathon: On November 14 in 2012 in Port Douglas, 2,000 competitors will start the race at the re-emergence of the sun from behind the moon. Returns 2013 Date TBC Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival November each year marks Port Douglas' very own international Marathon Festival hosted in the spectacular surroundings of the contemporary little seaside town. Port Douglas comes alive as an Athletes Village over this time. www.greatbarrierreefmarathon.com.au 17 -26 May 2013 Port Douglas Carnivale Port Douglas comes alive with the festival of 'Carnivale' , celebrating a taste of paradise with an abundance of events - there's sports, arts, cuisine, entertainment, comedy and more. 2-9 June 2013 2013 Cairns Airport Ironman Cairns! Set in one of the world's most iconic tropical locations, Cairns Airport Ironman features a 3.8km swim in the warm waters off Tropical North Queensland, a 180km bike leg that travels one of the most scenic coastal roads in Australia towards Port Douglas and a 42.2km run that included the Cairns Esplanade before finishing in the heart of Cairns. Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Tropical North QLD | Brand Activity 2012/13 Brand Activity 2012/13 • Leisure 30 sec TVC airing major metro and regional areas in October (timing may change) • Mantra.com.au refresh will begin • Mantra group directory reprint • Mantra Travel Tips competition with Pat Rafter(ends September) • Port Douglas and Daintree Regional Guide Ad (July – December) Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Tactical Marketing Activity | Mantra Pats Mates Rates 2011 Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Tactical Marketing Activity | TNQ Summer Campaign 2011 Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Tactical Marketing Activity | Tropical Easter Campaign 2012 Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Tactical Marketing Activity | Mantra on Sale Campaign 2012 Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Tactical Marketing Activity | Mantra Deal-a-thon Campaign 2012 Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Tactical Marketing Activity | TNQ Fly North Campaign 2012 Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Tactical Marketing Activity | Queensland Holidays online listing Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Tactical Marketing Activity | Stayz online listing Search results listing: Property page listing: Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Tactical Marketing Activity | Electronic Direct Mail (EDM) Mantra National EDM’s: Date Theme Link EDM 05 August 2011 Pat's Mates Rates Week 1 Click to View 12 August 2011 Pat's Mates Rates Week 2 Click to View 17 October 2011 Mantra Coastal Connections Click to View 21 October 2011 Pat's Mates Rates 1 Click to View 31 October 2011 Pat's Mates Rates 2 Click to View 06 December 2011 Summer Stocktake Click to View 16 December 2011 Summer Stocktake reminder Click to View 27 December 2011 Mantra Summer – reminder Click to View 17 February 2012 Mantra on Sale 2012 – send 1 Click to View 27 February 2012 Mantra on Sale 2012 - send2 Click to View 16 March 2012 Coastal Connection (Easter Msg) Click to View 22 March 2012 Easter Stocktake Click to View Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Tactical Marketing Activity | Electronic Direct Mail (EDM) Mantra National EDM’s: Date Theme Link EDM 13 April 2012 Coastal Connection (Carnivale TNQ feature) Click to View 30 April 2012 Deal-a-thon – Teaser Click to View 02 May 2012 Deal-a-thon - send 1 Click to View 03 May 2012 Deal-a-thon - send 2 Click to View 04 May 2012 Deal-a-thon - send 3 Click to View 07 May 2012 Deal-a-thon - send 4 Click to View 08 May 2012 Deal-a-thon - send 5 Click to View 09 May 2012 Deal-a-thon – 48 hour sale/finale Click to View 28 May 2012 Deal-a-thon Encore Click to View Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Tactical Marketing Activity | Electronic Direct Mail (EDM) Mantra PortSea and regional campaign EDM’s: Date Theme Link EDM 26 October 2011 PortSea past guests offer Click to View 02 December 2011 TNQ Local Summer Campaign Click to View 02 December 2011 TNQ Summer Campaign Click to View 05 March 2012 PortSea Family Offer Click to View 05 March 2012 PortSea Couples Offer Click to View 17 March 2012 TNQ Easter Campaign Click to View 14 May 2012 Fly North Winter Campaign Click to View Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Digital Marketing | Mantra Website Full page overview: Click to view website Enlarged page view: Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Digital Marketing | Property Specific Website Full page overview: Click to view website Enlarged page view: Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Club.CuSoon – Online rewards program Digital Marketing Club.CuSoon – Website Club.CuSoon is a free to join online rewards program designed to drive brand adoration and repeat visitation whilst attracting new consumers to the business. Club.CuSoon has experienced exponential growth since its launch on Wednesday 9th November 2011 and currently holds just under 42,000 members. Members receive exclusive benefits which include one-off deals, 5% off BreakFree, Mantra and Peppers rates on normal brand sites and late checkout request with every booking. Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Club.CuSoon – Online rewards program Digital Marketing Club.CuSoon – Electronic Direct Mail Since the launch of Club.CuSoon Mantra PortSea have featured four times which has resulted in 121 room nights and a revenue of $15,760. Total bookings by Club.CuSoon through the brand website (mantra, mghotels) have generated a total of 32 room nights resulting in $5,592.65 of revenue. Mantra PortSea was a feature in the EDM sends on 1 March 2012 and 26 April 2012. Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Online Marketing 2011/12 Online Marketing Activity Search Engine Marketing Mantra PortSea continues to dominate the 1st page of Google’s results when searching for ‘mantra portsea’. The property is listed within the following results: •www.mantra.com.au •www.tripadvisor.com.au (property profile page) •www.mantra.com.au •www.stayz.com.au •www.wotif.com.au •www.hotelclub.com •www.mghotels.com.au •www.portdouglas.com •www.sunloverholidays.com.au Mantra PortSea are involved in ongoing search engine optimisation (SEO) to drive more cost effective channel of traffic Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Online Marketing 2011/12 Online Marketing Activity Paid Search Mantra PortSea continues to have a strong ongoing presence and profitable return on investment (ROI) within Google’s Paid Search Marketing channel. Paid Search activity provides Mantra PortSea with an opportunity to display a text advertisement on the first page of Google’s search engine results. Keywords such as Mantra PortSea, Mantra Port Douglas and Port Douglas accommodation and hotel variations continually drive traffic to the property listing within the Mantra.com.au website. Paid Search is an ongoing initiative designed to efficiently utilise spend to generate a greater ROI whilst maintaining conversions. Over the past 12 months, Mantra PortSea’s property specific paid search activity has generated $210,500 for an investment of $1,268. Mantra PortSea has also shared in revenue generated ($658,800) through Port Douglas related search terms at a cost of $27,829. Mantra PortSea also benefits from Mantra brand related SEM activity. Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Online Marketing 2011/12 Digital Marketing Activity Other Initiatives Mantra PortSea will also benefit from other online projects being delivered for the entire group. • • • • • Primary brand & group web site redevelopment, better design, improved usability Brand website content redevelopment expected by December 2012 Ongoing booking engine functionality and usability enhancements Consumer online reviews (to drive growth in online footprint and increased search rankings) Implementation/integration of social media strategy, functionality and tools Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Public Relations | Summary 2011/2012 Public Relations Activity Media Releases Media Releases: • • • • • • • • • • • • September 2011: Included in monthly Mantra Travel Briefs October 2011: Included in monthly Mantra Travel Briefs October 2011: Pat launches Mates Rates for Mantra summer escapes October 2011: Celebrate the solar eclipse in style November 2011: Included in monthly Mantra Travel Briefs January 2012: Included in monthly Mantra Travel Briefs February 2012: Mantra meets the Challenge in Cairns March 2012: Mantra Group supports Earth Hour March 2012: Mantra comes to the party for Carnivale with free night deals April 2012: Mantra Group ready for increased tourism with Cairns flight boost April 2012: Escape or embrace winter with Mantra June 2012: Great accommodation deals still available for solar eclipse Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Public Relations | Summary 2011/2012 Public Relations Activity Media famils and prize promotions Media famils: • 21-23 October: Fiona Harding, NQ Life, Townsville Bulletin • 12-14 December: Gayle Dickson, Let’s Travel Magazine (NZ) Prize promotions: • November 2011: Profile magazine (TNQ issue and Sunshine Coast issue) • June 2012: The Travel Bug Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Public Relations | Media Coverage example Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Public Relations | Media Coverage example Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Public Relations | Media Coverage example Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Marketing Value 2011/2012 Mantra PortSea Owners Marketing Contribution 2011/2012 Total $91,815.40 VS Marketing activity and cost specific to Mantra PortSea Total $108,334.00 Brand Resort Based Marketing – regional guide advertising, AAA membership, property direct brochure, Pat Rafter cut outs, last year’s campaign posters. $4,500 spend Digital Marketing – Search Engine Marketing: Search terms specific to Destination - Port Douglas, Properties - Port Douglas, Destination - Port Douglas – Yahoo, Brand - Port Douglas, Location – TNQ, Location - TNQ – Specials, Brand - Tropical North Queensland. $29,097 spend Tactical Marketing – national campaigns (development, media placement and advertising cost) Mantra Pats Mates Rates 2011, Mantra Pats Mates Rates Summer 2011, Mantra on Sale 2012, Mantra Deal-a-thon 2012, Mantra Discovery Weekends 2012. $38,776 spend Mantra PortSea proportion of $740,000 national spend Tactical Marketing – regional campaigns (development, media placement and advertising cost) Mantra Fly North 2011, TNQ Summer Holidays 2011, Summer Stocktake 2011, Tropical Easter 2012, Mantra Fly North 2012. $35,448 spend Mantra PortSea proportion of $109,409 regional spend Co-operative Marketing Tourism Queensland website hot deals on queenslandholidays.com.au, Discover paradise magazine, Lets Travel Magazine NZ, TQ Shine Magazine. $513.00 spend Mantra PortSea, Port Douglas Mantra Group Services Provided Department Services provided Marketing – Marketing Communications (Brand Services) Team of 7 shared servicing Strategic direction, creation and facilitation of all brand marketing campaigns online and offline, property elements and creative services. Marketing – Tactical Activation (incorporating Digital Marketing) Team of 8 shared servicing Strategic direction, creation and facilitation of all tactical marketing activity – online and offline, region activity research and communication across all Marketing and Sales platforms, maintenance of websites, search engine marketing, site optimisation and reporting. Marketing – Public Relations Team of 2 shared servicing Communication across all internal and external stakeholders within the media environment, press release creation and distribution, promotions facilitation. eCommerce Team of 4 shared servicing Website redevelopment, search engine optimisation, online conversion, management of Departure Lounge and other affiliate relationships. Central Reservations Team of 27 shared servicing Representation of product and destination direct to consumer along with the facilitation of all phone and web bookings. Sales Incorporates a dedicated Regional Sales & Marketing team plus Trade and International Sales (40 people in total). Property, region and brand representation, liaison across all internal and external stakeholders within the trade environment and direct reporting.