Punch Hospitality

We love our Breakfast Briefings here at Punch Hospitality! A great chance to share what is going on in our industry and the business. Plus... it's a great excuse for pastries. #HotelMarketing #HospitalityMarketing

Halloween is now worth £777m to UK hospitality in 2025... not bad for what used to be a “shoulder season.” Guests want:  🎃 Themed menus and events  📸 Shareable, immersive moments  🎟️ Limited-time offers that feel like an experience Bars alone reported a 15% sales boost on 31 October last year. No longer is Halloween just about kids in costumes, it’s become a cultural event, and a key opportunity for hospitality brands to get creative. Punch Perspective: the best activations don’t chase gimmicks. They take the spirit of the season (playful, immersive, surprising) and keep it true to brand. Guests see straight through forced fun. 👉 Hotels: Are you planning anything spooky this October? Share it below. #PunchHospitality #HotelMarketing #HalloweenMarketing 

WE DID IT 💪 This weekend, the team at Punch Hospitality conquered the Three Peaks.     Plenty of blisters. Even more laughs.    Most importantly, a big step forward for Carefree, who give thousands of carers the rest they deserve.  • 86% of carers say they feel more able to cope after a Carefree break. That’s what made this challenge worth every step.    A huge thanks to everyone who donated and cheered us on! You’ve made a huge difference. Whilst this challenge may be over, our fundraising for Carefree has only just begun!   👉 Haven't donated yet? Don't worry, there's still time https://lnkd.in/g2N-EPzg #PunchHospitality #ThreePeaksChallenge #CarefreeSpace #ChangeHappensOvernight 

Our countdown is nearly over. Tomorrow the Punch Bunch tackle the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge:  – 24 miles  – 5,200ft climbs  – 12 hours All for Carefree, a charity giving unpaid carers vital breaks through hotel stays.  The blisters will fade. The impact won’t.  👉 Haven’t donated yet? You can still support us here: https://lnkd.in/g2N-EPzg #PunchHospitality #ThreePeaksChallenge #PunchPerspective 

Marketing, digital and creative nerds maybe, but anyone who knows us will agree we aren’t exactly the peak level of human performance… Despite this, we only have a few days until the Punch Hospitality team tackle the Yorkshire 3 Peaks for our nominated charity Carefree 🥾🥾 If you would like to support care givers across the UK with a much needed respite breaks, then our link is below. https://lnkd.in/eJN23GDj

Another Week. Another Turn Down.  It's as reliable as your morning coffee.    This week’s top insights:  • 54% of UK consumers don’t trust restaurants to pass 100% of tips onto their staff. • Trips from older travellers are increasing, with a booking lead time of 9 months before departure. This is a shorter booking pattern than pre-pandemic. • The average booking lead time increased to 53 days, up from 42 days in 2024. • Gen Z is leading the way in European Travel spending, and is expected to take an average of 3.4 holidays over the next 2 years. • 80% of consumers are more likely to buy from brands that partner with influencers on projects beyond social. Head over to our website for the full Turn Down - https://lnkd.in/gDSQfD3B   #PunchHospitality #PunchPerspective #IndustryInsights #TurnDown

If you are going to the Independent Hotel Show London, stop by stand 2135. We would love to chat with you and show you how to make your marketing work for you. Not just metrics, but real revenue growth marketing.

We were delighted to welcome our new charity partnership, Carefree, to our Leeds office last week. It was inspiring to hear about their tech-first approach to offering short breaks for unpaid carers, and to learn about their goals and aspirations.    Their work, informed by research, really highlights the positive social impact they are creating, and it was great to understand how this also benefits the communities and organisations they work with. It's been fantastic to be part of just one way the hospitality sector makes a difference to people's lives.    "We had such a brilliant day visiting Punch Hospitality in Leeds. From the warm welcome and tour of the office to the inspiring conversations over lunch, it was a real pleasure to connect. We’re so grateful for Punch’s fundraising efforts on behalf of unpaid carers and excited about the opportunities our partnership will unlock together. Thanks to the dedication of partners like Punch, we can transform more vacant hotel rooms into vital breaks for unpaid carers, supporting their wellbeing and giving them the time they deserve to rest and recharge. We’re really looking forward to the journey ahead!" Helen Fairburn Malcolm Brechin Joey Ceunen-Taylor Miruna Harpa Charlotte Newman #TeamPunchForCarefree #ChangeHappensOvernight #Hospitality

It's time for your mid-week Turn Down from Punch Hospitality. Here’s what’s capturing our attention and what you shouldn’t miss. • Instagram now has 3 billion active users. • Facebook and Instagram are introducing a subscription in the UK for users to not see ads.  • 71% of B2B buyers are now millennial or Gen Z. These younger buyers expect a seamless experience and want to co-create with you, shaping your products and services.  • The AA Hospitality Awards celebrated the best of UK hospitality last week, with new rosette winners announced.  • ChatGPT have released ChatGPT Pulse to their Pro users on mobile. What surprised you this week? Ready to read all our best picks from the past week? It's on our website: https://lnkd.in/edgjDfJ4 #PunchHospitality #PunchTurnDown #HospitalityMarketing

The words “influencer marketing” tend to divide the room.  Some people still picture poolside selfies and inflated follower counts.  Others assume it’s all short-term gain and no long-term value.  But in hospitality? Influencers, the right ones, can be a powerful extension of your brand. Not just because they’ve got a blue tick but because they help your future guests imagine themselves there.  At Punch Hospitality, we’ve worked with a wide range of creators for hotels, restaurants, and events and here’s what we’ve learned:  • Bigger isn’t always better. Niche creators with small but loyal audiences often drive better engagement and higher intent.  • Local influencers matter. They bring trust, context and repeat visibility in your actual catchment.  • Storytelling beats sales. The best content doesn’t feel like an ad. It feels like a personal recommendation.  • Results go beyond bookings. Strong influencer partnerships build awareness, content libraries, social proof and reputation over time.   We vet creators thoroughly. We look at brand alignment, audience authenticity, past content quality, and how well they understand your offering.  Then we help you brief, manage and measure the partnership, from first contact to final report.  Check out our website and get in touch: www.punch-hospitality.com. #HotelMarketing #HospitalityMarketing #InfluencerMarketing #HotelStrategy