EPISODE 233

From Global Brands to Boutique Stays: Katie Cline on Unlocking PR for Growth in Hospitality

Meet Katie Cline, a powerhouse in hospitality PR who's worked with renowned brands like Ritz Carlton, W Hotels, and St. Regis. But Katie isn't just a PR strategist—she's also a vacation rental entrepreneur and the host of Suite Success, a brand-new podcast where she interviews hospitality leaders from her world of luxury hotels and beyond.

Katie's journey into short-term rentals began just over a year ago, blending her deep expertise in PR with a newfound passion for creating unique guest experiences at her own properties. Since then, she's launched a second vacation rental and is building an exciting podcast focused on the intersection of hospitality, innovation, and guest experience.

In this episode, we dive deep into Katie's multifaceted career, exploring her approach to creating standout PR strategies and how she's applied her hotel background to the world of short-term rentals.

Tune in to hear:

  • How Katie crafted a guest experience at her rentals inspired by luxury hotel standards
  • Her expert take on PR for independent hospitality brands, and why media coverage is key for growth
  • The challenges of maintaining brand consistency across multiple properties and platforms
  • Personal stories of resilience, including how her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis has shaped her journey

Connect with Katie on LinkedIn

Checkout her podcast Suite Success on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe to Podcast Email Updates

This episode is brought to you by Hudson Creative Studio — the leading web design agency for vacation rental managers.  Hudson Creative  is offering a special deal for Behind the Stays listeners. When you mention Behind the Stays during your discovery call, you'll get 10% off any service level option.

If you're serious about taking your hospitality brand to the next level, head over to HudsonCreativeStudio.com/behindthestays. Trust me, Eli and his team will make your website something truly special. 

And don't forget to listen to our series, "Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Hospitality Websites," which we'll link in the show notes below, for a deep dive into what makes these guys the best in the biz.

About the Show

Behind the Stays is brought to you by StayWatch — the internet's best resource for deals on Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com. You can subscribe, for free, at www.staywatch.ai

Behind the Stays is hosted by Zach Busekrus, Co-founder of StayWatch, you can connect with him on Twitter at @zboozee or on LinkedIn. 

Meet Katie Cline, a powerhouse in hospitality PR who's worked with renowned brands like Ritz Carlton, W Hotels, and St. Regis. But Katie isn't just a PR strategist—she's also a vacation rental entrepreneur and the host of Suite Success, a brand-new podcast where she interviews hospitality leaders from her world of luxury hotels and beyond.

Katie's journey into short-term rentals began just over a year ago, blending her deep expertise in PR with a newfound passion for creating unique guest experiences at her own properties. Since then, she's launched a second vacation rental and is building an exciting podcast focused on the intersection of hospitality, innovation, and guest experience.

In this episode, we dive deep into Katie's multifaceted career, exploring her approach to creating standout PR strategies and how she's applied her hotel background to the world of short-term rentals.

Tune in to hear:

  • How Katie crafted a guest experience at her rentals inspired by luxury hotel standards
  • Her expert take on PR for independent hospitality brands, and why media coverage is key for growth
  • The challenges of maintaining brand consistency across multiple properties and platforms
  • Personal stories of resilience, including how her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis has shaped her journey

Connect with Katie on LinkedIn

Checkout her podcast Suite Success on Apple Podcasts

Subscribe to Podcast Email Updates

This episode is brought to you by Hudson Creative Studio — the leading web design agency for vacation rental managers.  Hudson Creative  is offering a special deal for Behind the Stays listeners. When you mention Behind the Stays during your discovery call, you'll get 10% off any service level option.

If you're serious about taking your hospitality brand to the next level, head over to HudsonCreativeStudio.com/behindthestays. Trust me, Eli and his team will make your website something truly special. 

And don't forget to listen to our series, "Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Hospitality Websites," which we'll link in the show notes below, for a deep dive into what makes these guys the best in the biz.

About the Show

Behind the Stays is brought to you by StayWatch — the internet's best resource for deals on Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com. You can subscribe, for free, at www.staywatch.ai

Behind the Stays is hosted by Zach Busekrus, Co-founder of StayWatch, you can connect with him on Twitter at @zboozee or on LinkedIn. 

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