In the News
March 20, 2022
Spring has sprung with this exciting in-box partnership with Dreams Resorts and FabFitFun, a lifestyle subscription box reaching over 2.1 million subscribers for an in-box and digital sweepstakes. Dreams Resorts is featured front and center in the Spring 2022 Box and across digital channels as the exclusive travel partner, rewarding FabFitFun’s loyal and new customers with a chance to win an all-inclusive trip to one of their “dreamy” resorts.
March 15, 2022
In partnership with The Kelly Clarkson Show, we were able to deliver a big prize to a couple whose story has gone viral on TikTok of giving birth alone at a gas station. We were able to surprise them on behalf of Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana with a romantic getaway.
March 1, 2022
February 14, 2022
Love is in the air, and we’re celebrating by swooning over some of our favorite romantic destinations for two. Take a look at our recent article about our favorite romantic destinations.
February 14, 2022
February 8, 2022
Our Content Collaboration team joined forces with TikTok phenoms and YouTube superstars Matt and Abby Howard to create content to share with consumers of their unique look at the Grand Canyon. In partnership with Delaware North and Miles Partnership, the curated multimedia journey will be featured through the Explore Better campaign launching in the Spring of 2022.
February 7, 2022
You might hear many on-air promotional partnerships we’ve secured for our resort clients — starting with the Secrets Resorts & Spas “Love Unlimited Flyaway Sweepstakes” with Ryan Seacrest featured on the American Top 40 show and on iHeartRadio’s 200+ syndicated channels. 14 Million Listeners across 323 Radio Stations in top markets across the US. are getting the chance to win a 4-Night romantic stay for two adults to any Secrets Resorts & Spas location in the Caribbean, Mexico, or Central America.
February 1, 2022
We are excited to partner Paradisus Hotels & Resorts with the release of Marry Me, the highly anticipated romantic comedy starring Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson and Maluma coming to theaters Valentine’s Day 2022. Wrapped around the release to theaters digital marketing campaign, Regal Cinemas will run a sweepstakes that captures the attention of the millions of rom-com and muder/mystery fans excited to see these films. The campaign timing is aligned with the anticipated Valentine’s Day release of Jennifer Lopez & Owen Wilson’s new romantic comedy, Marry Me, and we thought it could be the perfect opportunity to showcase the romantic-side of the resorts.
January 12, 2022
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December 13, 2021
December 7, 2021
The HyperX Gaming Lounge Riviera Maya will be the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel’s first venue for gaming-centric events, tournaments, and a dedicated space to host special appearances and extend travel invitations to the gaming industry’s best of the best, including HyperX personalities and influencers from around the globe. Alliance Connection helped bring the partnership to fruition throughout every stage including the concepting, procurement and operational logistics as they worked hand-in-hand with the resort team.
December 7, 2021
The exciting campaign and our resort client is featured in 36 markets throughout the U.S. on 97 radio stations, including the #3 radio station system in the country. In addition to mass exposure on the aiwaves, the campaign is featured digitally to millions of fans and listeners through email, web banners, and engaging social media posts.
November 23, 2021
With an economic recovery well on its way, brands are ready to break through the noise in a way that will maximize their budget — not spend it all. As the future continues to look promising, here are some marketing trends that will be sure to level up your strategy in 2022.
November 18, 2021
We are incredibly excited to be welcoming Delaware North — a global leader in hospitality — to our emerging travel and tourism portfolio in collaboration with Miles Partnership. Our Influencer Marketing & Content Creator division at #AllianceConnection will be capturing content and valuable social media exposure for Explore Better, a valuable authority offering travelers unforgettable moments, immersive tours and excursions, and curated itineraries to explore the undiscovered across national parks.
November 5, 2021
November 1, 2021
For the last 18-months, like most of the world, our stage went dark but Alliance Connection brought light and new music to heal and unite us all with a multi-event entertainment series that was produced exclusively for Legendary Vacation Club members at Hard Rock Hotel Los Cabos. This included custom-produced events with each featuring an all-star ensemble cast and unique musical arrangements that have never been heard before in our “Awesome Anthems”, “Bubbles, Beats and Eats” and “Journey Through The Decades” limited edition shows.
October 21, 2021
October 14, 2021
October 1, 2021
October 1, 2021
The award recognized “The LIVE At Home Series” which was a culmination of uplifting, intimate performances by talented American Idol Contestants that were livestreamed across social media to thousands of loyal fans, followers and clients in the height of the pandemic in April 2020. The virtual event series brought unity, light and healing through music and allowed fans around the world to connect with one another despite the distance.
September 28, 2021
September 1, 2021
As the industry continues to emerge out of a pandemic, Alliance Connection wraps up the month of August on a powerful note with a total of over 188 million impressions for its travel clients. across multiple channels for travel clients, including: The impressive results were achieved through a dynamic blend of marketing efforts including promotional partnerships and influencer activations, all at $0 marketing dollars. Spanning a multitude of channels, the collective exposure was garnered through emails, social media, radio listenership, digital exposure, TV viewership, retail traffic, print and opt-in leads.
August 15, 2021
Alliance Connection launches a powerful promotional partnership with Sugarfina — the ultimate candy store and leader in the candy industry for unique candy gifts — and Paradisus Grand Cana which is featured as the ideal all-inclusive honeymoon.
Maximizing reach and awareness, the multi-partner bridals sweepstakes includes major brands such as GLAMGLOW, Urban Stems, and Pronovias Groups, leveraging each brand’s digital and social channels to engage an audience of 6 million+ nationwide consumers.
August 11, 2021
It’s officially pumpkin spice latte season and Alliance Connection is celebrating by teaming up Paradisus Playa del Carmen and FabFitFun — a lifestyle subscription box reaching over 2.1 million subscribers — for an in-box and digital sweepstakes.
Paradisus Playa Del Carmen is featured front and center in the Fall 2021 Box and across digital channels as the exclusive travel partner, rewarding both loyal and new FabFitFun customers with a chance to win an all-inclusive trip to paradise. The multi-tiered promotion surprises and delights brand loyalists, reaches new audiences, and maximizes brand engagement for both partners alike.
July 27, 2021
Alliance Connection partnered with TGI Fridays™, the number one casual bar and grill chain in America with over 320 locations across the country, for a nationwide Summer Pub Crawl Promotion that featured Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. As a longstanding renowned brand, TGI Fridays™ has become a fan favorite that effortlessly reaches millions of consumers on multiple marketing channels. To heighten brand awareness and engagement, consumers were invited to stop in for a Mexican-themed menu with limited-time drink and food specials for the chance to win an all-inclusive stay in Mexico.
As the exclusive travel partner, Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya was featured front and center across the brand’s emails, social media and in-store signage nationwide. The promotion amassed over 33 million impressions, making it a winner for both partners.
July 23, 2021
Alliance Connection is excited to be welcoming NextTrip Journeys and NextTrip Business to our emerging travel and tourism client roster. NextTrip is a leading travel brand crafting curated vacation experiences on land, sea and across the globe and an innovative technology platform to book travel with ease from a large inventory of flights, hotels, alternative accommodations, and car rentals at discounted rates.
The Alliance Connection Product Development division will concept and create a loyalty program for NextTrip travelers, complete with features, functions, perks, and rewards that will help shape the customer journey, deepen brand loyalty and generate sales.
July 9, 2021
July 2, 2021
With a total of 8 custom and exclusive performances and entertainment activations exclusively produced by Alliance Connection, the event will see dynamic experiences designed to further support membership sales and reward member loyalty. The shows will feature an All-Star lineup with iconic performances by finalists from American Idol, The Voice, and Dancing with the Stars that will be unveiled in the coming weeks.
June 28, 2021
The partnership and event is an annual initiative between Alliance Connection and the nation’s largest single publishing platform and trusted resource for families with 1,000+ publications across the U.S. and Canada.
June 7, 2021
Featured digitally across iHeart Media’s channels to millions of consumers, our resort client is the real star in an incredible digital spot teasing the sweepstakes.
May 11, 2021
For nearly a decade, Alliance Connection has been working with travel brands to make a lasting impact within the industry. With hundreds of events and partnerships under its belt, Alliance Connection is proud to have been awarded with Travel Weekly’s Magellan Award for Virtual Experiences / Events.
October 5, 2020
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June 23, 2020
With the new obstacles facing the travel and tourism industry, these influencer strategies are designed to be both socially responsible and provide critical consumer reach and engagement. A 360° approach, that through collaboration, communicates re-opening initiatives, increases social media engagement, promotes destination and resort awareness and maximizes all marketing efforts for a travel-centric future.
May 26, 2020
April 29, 2020
The interactive performances were hosted on Hard Rock Punta Cana’s Instagram LIVE, allowing participants to join in with their favorite artists reminiscing about past All-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel stays and make their song requests.
March 27, 2020
February 7, 2020
December 22, 2019
December 17, 2019
December 13, 2019
December 3, 2019
The event brought together the entire community of luxury hospitality experts and thought leaders to feature an industrial showcase and educational sessions where attendees could learn about the latest trends, technologies and methodologies from hospitality leaders around the world.
October 29, 2019
October 5, 2019
September 10, 2019
August 16, 2019
This event kicked off the grand opening of the year-round KIDZ BOP Experience that will live at the resort, where kids ages 6-12 can live like a KIDZ BOP kid.