Cabins On The Cumberland
Cabins On The Cumberland is a nine-acre, 11-cabin micro resort and event venue nestled along the scenic Cumberland River in Jamestown, Kentucky. Located in a region that attracts over 4 million visitors annually, the property sought to position itself as a destination for families creating core memories.

The Challenge
the problem
Cabins On The Cumberland is a new development so they needed a cohesive brand strategy and marketing approach to target their ideal guests effectively. They needed to stand out in the competitive Lake Cumberland tourism market by building a strong identity, improving the booking experience, and establishing a multi-channel marketing strategy.
What we did
Brand Strategy:
- Conducted research on local tourism trends and identified families as the core target audience.
- Delved into guest motivations to uncover deeper desires, beyond needing a place to stay, to create meaningful brand messaging.
- Developed the tagline "Family Traditions Start Here" to reflect the property’s focus on generational connections and fond memories.
- Crafted brand stories used across social media and content platforms.
Website Design
- Built a guest-focused website with an intuitive booking process to ensure ease of use and mirror the seamless experience of staying at the resort.
- Designed booking and stay pages with guides and information to enhance the guest experience from the moment of reservation.
- Used Hospitable direct booking widget and search feature.
- Implemented a robust SEO strategy to improve organic search visibility.
Email Marketing
- Captured potential guests through a homepage offer and giveaway to build a lead generation funnel.
- Created automated email campaigns targeting potential and past guests to encourage bookings.
- Leveraged StayFi to retarget past guests with exclusive offers and personalized messaging.
- Also encouraging past guests to leave us a review on our Google Business Profile to give credibility and boost in search results.
Social Media Strategy
- Focused on Instagram with the Three Cs: content, conversations, and collaborations.
- Produced a lifestyle photo and video shoot to visually bring the brand story to life.
- Posted 70% of content as Reels to maximize reach and engagement.
- DM’d new followers with exclusive discount codes and encouraged booking directly via Instagram.
- Partnered with influencers aligned with the brand’s target audience to boost reach and drive bookings.



The Results
From August 2024 to December 2024:
- 15% of total bookings came directly from the SEO, email marketing, and social media strategies.
- 500% Growth in social media following and engagement led to measurable increases in direct bookings.
- Enhanced guest experience at every touchpoint, from website navigation to post-stay communication.

The Results
From August 2024 to December 2024:
- 15% of total bookings came directly from the SEO, email marketing, and social media strategies.
- 500% Growth in social media following and engagement led to measurable increases in direct bookings.
- Enhanced guest experience at every touchpoint, from website navigation to post-stay communication.
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