Marketing Services

Upgrade your destination or brand with
strategies that support local communities

Ready to level up? 

Then you’re in the right place. 

I help places and brands leading the way within hospitality and the future of work improve and connect with the right audience at the right time. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your destination’s or brand’s identity, expand into new markets, make it more vibrant for locals, or attract remote workers.

Over the past decade, I’ve worked with destinations ranging from Brazil to Spain, media, events, and brands across Europe, Africa, and Latin America.

I can help with:

  • Place development and branding: From how to make your destination more appealing, to strategies focused on collaboration, integration, meaningful connections, and boosting the local economy. Whether you’re seeking to attract investors, businesses, or talent, I’ll help you improve and position your destination.
  • Destination marketing: My strategies focus on promoting authentic experiences, culture, and your charming community. To invite travelers and remote workers to explore and connect with your destination. By utilizing data-driven insights and a creative approach in collaboration with locals, we’ll show what makes it unique.
  • Growth for brands driving the future of work: I help brands that make a more flexible lifestyle easier. From innovative platforms connecting freelancers with clients to creative solutions within real estate and more.
Samira Holma

We might be a match if you want to:

 

  • Explore or enter a new market
  • Make a positive impact in your community 
  • Attract the location-independent community 
  • Level up your segmentation: Identify and focus on the right target groups
  • Implement sustainable, authentic strategies that benefit locals, travelers, and location-independent communities
  • Validate that your new product or offer solves a real need (and that people will pay for it) before developing it 
  • Create high-quality content and campaigns that inspires your audience (and drives visitors to your website and/or destination) 
  • Increase your organic website traffic and conversions on your website through effective, data-driven strategies
  • Upgrade your processes, from lead generation to sales and more
  • Establish new partnerships and improve your overall partnership strategy
  • Optimize the overall buyer journey: Make it as easy as possible for your customers to trust and buy from you

How we can team up:

From individual coaching sessions to comprehensive support, I offer different options to help you reach your goals.

Note: Budgets can differ significantly for larger businesses and destinations, as the goal is always to provide value customized to your situation, ensuring a worthwhile investment. Many clients experience an ROI of at least 3-5x, often much more over time.

How to choose? If you’re unsure where to start or need a deep dive into your current positioning, start with the Audit Service. If you need full branding, marketing, and development strategies, the Complete Growth Strategy has got you covered. For ongoing support, inspiration, or hands-on workshops, you can choose between the alternatives under Coaching & Advisory.

I have special deals for community-run businesses with flexible payment models and reduced rates to help create meaningful, long-term impact while working within budget constraints. Get in touch for details.

(30-Day  100 % satisfaction guarantee on all packages)

Who it’s for: Brands, destinations, and community hubs needing a clear direction to achieve their goals. Find what works and what doesn’t.

What you get: A detailed assessment of your current approach, uncovering what’s holding you back and what opportunities you’re missing. This audit is the foundation for targeted improvements in your brand positioning, audience engagement, or community impact.

Why is it valuable: You’ll walk away with a clear plan of action to focus your resources where they matter most.

Examples:

  • A destination wanting to attract a mix of international visitors, investments, talents, and local communities, encouraging meaningful engagement and exchange
  • A community, hospitality brand, or workaction retreat struggling to stand out and engage the right audience
  • An ambitious startup ready to take things to the next level, wanting to optimize how they do things and identify new opportunities for growth while making an impact

This includes:

  • Audit of your strategy (positioning, branding, marketing, offering, sales process, channels, partnerships, impact, etc.). Learn what’s working and what can be improved to boost your results
  • Market research covering your target groups, trends, competition, challenges, and opportunities. Refine your branding and ensure your value proposition is on point
  • Data-driven marketing insights and actionable recommendations that connect you to the right audience and take you closer to your goals

This package can be enjoyed as a stand-alone or with the add-ons below.

Add-on Marketing Services

  • Implementation of recommendations (development of strategy, content creation, follow-up, and more as outlined under B)
  • Coaching within marketing and strategy (as outlined under C)

Investment: Starting from $2,500 USD for small businesses. The budget may vary for larger organizations based on the scope and value of the audit.

Ready to get started? Get in touch and tell me about what you’re looking for.

Who it’s for: Businesses and destinations looking for a holistic strategy to grow their brand, strengthen partnerships, and create authentic connections with their audience.

What you get: A comprehensive plan that includes branding, marketing, and partnership development, with a focus on long-term, sustainable growth. We’ll work together to reposition your business or destination, attract the right markets, and develop a content strategy that tells your story.

Why it’s valuable: This package takes you from where you are now to where you want to be, with a clear roadmap for how to get there. Perfect for those ready to make a bigger impact but need expert guidance to make it happen. Receive hands-on guidance, including potential onsite support.

Examples:

  • A destination looking to shift from mass tourism to a more sustainable, community-focused model
  • A hospitality brand ready to expand or attract new target groups like remote workers
  • A local startup looking to grow smart, differentiate itself with unique, authentic offers while making an impact

This includes:

  • Audit and market research as detailed under option A
  • A branding & positioning strategy to clarify your unique identity
  • Review and optimization of main offers
  • Updated website content (the key pages), including SEO and keyword research for these to make sure your clients find you and your message resonates
  • Updated Marketing strategy to grow your business: A clear plan that outlines what type of initiatives and content you should create and how to promote it
  • A partnership strategy that supports long-term growth
  • A content strategy and calendar that reflects your brand’s values and story
  • Defining goals and KPIs to be able to track and always improve over time
  • Extra resources: Templates for outreach, sales, partnerships, content planning & creation

This package can be enjoyed as a stand-alone or recurring service with the add-ons below.

Add-on Marketing Services

  • Coaching within marketing and strategy (as outlined under C)

Investment: Packages start from $5,000 USD, depending on the complexity, size of the business and value of the project.

Ready to get started? Get in touch and tell me about the current state and your goals.

    Who it’s for: Entrepreneurs, business leaders, destinations, and organizations looking for actionable guidance and inspiration to improve their strategies and community engagement.

    What you get: Monthly coaching packages, customized workshops, or one-time strategy sessions designed to help you move forward with clarity and purpose. Each session focuses on practical outcomes that align with your goals.

    Why it’s valuable: You’ll benefit from a customized approach, with measurable results to track your progress. We’ll work together to develop actionable strategies and create a clear roadmap to reach your goals.

    Choose between:

    • Coaching & Advisory: Available as individual sessions or monthly retainers. Action-oriented, focused on developing effective strategies, marketing plans, and partnerships to ensure measurable progress. I also work with entrepreneurs who want to design a fulfilling lifestyle while growing their business. We then combine lifestyle design and business strategy for a holistic approach
    • Workshops: Engaging sessions for teams and organizations centered around specific challenges or opportunities, on topics like sustainable hospitality, community collaboration, and innovative strategies
    • Inspiration Sessions: Presentations and interactive sessions ideal for events. Encouraging teams and leaders to think differently about how they connect with their audiences, develop partnerships, identify new opportunities, and upgrade their strategies. Could cover anything from strategy, marketing, trends, and community development to the future of work, location independence, and lifestyle design.

    I also hold courses in sustainable hospitality, marketing, and strategy for business teams and universities. Reach out for more details.

    This package can be enjoyed as a stand-alone or with the add-ons below.

    Add-on Marketing Services

    • For help with hands-on implementation (like research, content creation, etc), one of the more comprehensive packages would be ideal as I’d help you get everything into place (as outlined under A and B).

    Investment: Individual 1-1 sessions start from $250 USD. Monthly packages for entrepreneurs begin at $1,200 USD. For larger projects, such as multi-day events, workshops, or roadshows, the budget will be tailored based on the scope, duration, and overall impact of the project. The budget may vary based on the complexity, size of the business, and value of the project.

    Ready to get started? Get in touch and tell me what you’d like to achieve.

    Content Marketing Strategy & Optimization

    Starting from the gap between where you’re at right now and where you’d like to go, we’ll create a marketing strategy for your destination / business, a campaign, or your event.

    This includes:

    • Analysis of your current situation and channels (website, social media, email marketing, etc.). What’s working well and what can be improved?
    • Market research covering your target groups, the market, your competition, and how you can do something better
      Defining goals and KPIs to be able to track and always improve over time
    • SEO and keyword research to make sure your clients find you when they are searching for what you’re offering
    • Content strategy to grow your business. Based on your business goals, we’ll define what type of initiatives and content you should create
    • A content calendar that specifies where and when your content should be published to generate the results you’re looking for
    • A plan for content promotion, since great content doesn’t matter if no one finds it
    • Marketing reports & insights to make sure we’re on track and reach our goals over time

    Add-on Content Marketing Services

    • Implementation of your strategy (content creation, follow-up, and more)
    • Website conversion optimization
    • Coaching within content marketing and strategy (link to coaching section below)

    Content & Copywriting Services

    Inspire and attract the right audience with useful content and copywriting.

    This includes:

    • Market- and keyword research on your topic to make sure that we
      1. target the right keywords
      2. create something better than other options within the same category, so that your content ranks over time
    • Blogging & In-depth articles that drive traffic to your website
    • Copywriting and website content to optimize conversions
    • Content promotion, since great content doesn’t matter if no one finds it
    • Email marketing that your clients look forward to (newsletters, campaigns, etc.)

     

    Topics I can help you with:

    • Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business Growth & Remote Work

      Insights and actionable tips on the latest within marketing and running a business, with a focus on content strategy, content creation and how to stay productive – no matter of location.

    • Destinations, Experiences & The Hospitality/Travel Industry

      Culture, unique experiences, places, gastronomy, wine, bucket list events, and factors that make a destination different. Ranging from in-depth content to straight-forward recommendations.

      Exciting changes and trends within the travel/hospitality industry. Covering topics such as travel preferences, technology, and more. From sustainability and up-and-coming places to visit, to how we are likely to travel in the future.

    • Lifestyle Design, Location-independence, & Personal Development

      How to design a life that gets you excited. Insights on the location-independent lifestyle and how to get there. Tips on how to enjoy the present, appreciate differences, never stop learning, develop as a person, maintain a sustainable and flexible lifestyle

    Coaching: Marketing Strategy & Content Creation

    The coaching packages are usually a 2, 3, 6, or 12-month agreement that is focused on achieving the result you’re after.

    During an initial call, we’ll get clear on how long it likely will take for you to achieve your goals, the main areas we’ll work on together, and how often it makes sense to meet. Based on your goals, we’ll set up a plan with measurable results and track progress as we move forward.

    The coaching sessions are very hands-on, always ending with actions that should be carried out ahead of the next session.

    Real results speak for themselves

    Why work with me​

    An understanding of your market and target group

    With a background in marketing, business/place/community development, hospitality, and 8+ years of full-time travel, I’ve learned a lot about business models, what different target groups value, challenges, opportunities, what makes a brand/destination a must-try, and how to market that in a way that resonates.

    Increased visibility and conversions

    From optimizing structure and customer journeys to creating top-ranked content, I’ve more than doubled my clients’ visibility, engagement, and conversion rates. We’ll analyze your current systems and refine key touchpoints to increase awareness and drive results, improving results over time based on data.

    A hand-picked team that matches your needs

    I work with a partner model which allows me to choose just the right people for each project. You’ll get a hand-picked team of experts with proven results based on your specific needs and goals.

    A holistic approach to marketing, hospitality & place development

    10+ years of experience in helping destinations and brands across cultures develop effective strategies that drive growth, stakeholder engagement, and promote sustainability. Ranging from community development to high-level strategic marketing and project management, always with a focus on authenticity and collaboration to improve places and life quality. We’ll make sure everything comes nicely together!

    A value-based pricing model centered around your return

    Before kicking off a project, we’ll estimate the value it likely will create for you. We’ll then set up the project based on your return, to ensure that we’re working towards a common goal. Results are what matters in the end, and we’ll only start a project if we’re confident that we can help you grow.

    Access a great international network of potential partners and clients

    I’ve been to 50+ countries and got a big global network of industry partners. This, in combination with my language skills (Swedish, English, Spanish, and Portuguese), makes it easier to understand different markets, teams, and preferences.

    What Customers Say

    “Samira is an amazing talented forward-thinking, prolific, and strategic marketer with fantastic writing skills. Over the past year since hiring her, Samira has become integral to my business.”

    – Luxury Travel Agency, Manager –

    “Samira is an excellent communicator and exceeded expectations throughout our project. We are thrilled about how the content came together.”

    – Global F&B Consultancy Firm, Manager –

    “Samira did a great job with our marketing strategy. She got our challenges quickly, was easy to communicate with, and delivered comprehensive, actionable recommendations even covering issues we hadn’t realized before.​”

    – Global Travel Platform, Founder –

    “Samira offered unique and very beneficial insights into our acquisition strategy. Really good value – I can wholeheartedly recommend her.”

    – Disruptive start up founder –

    “We have worked with Samira multiple times. She is a multichannel marketing professional, who always thinks about the big picture and the end customer!”

    – CEO, fast-growing platform within the future of work –

    “Samira was an absolute pleasure to work with! Very professional, quick to respond, and brimming with lots of exciting and innovative ideas. I’ll definitely be working with her again soon!”

    -Founder, Business within hospitality and real estate

    “Samira has been teaching two courses at my education towards the hospitality industry. She was very appreciated by my students and got excellent reviews! Samira is a warm person who sees all the students and give them the best learning experience possibe. I hope I get to work with her more in the future.”

    -Head of Education, University in Sweden

    How to get started ​

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    An initial discovery chat to discuss where
    you’re at and your goals. Once we’ve
    defined the scope and settled the
    practical details, the real work starts!

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    Review of current marketing and strategies to identify areas to improve. Recommendations where long-term initiatives are balanced with quick wins.

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    We’ll start by improving what you have in place,
    and then experiment with new initiatives to
    take your business/community/place to the next level.

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    Measure, adjust and improve over time.
    We’ll learn what works best with your audience and set up new goals and a clear strategy to reach them.

    Ready to grow while making an impact?