FAQ


Who isTVtrip ?
What do I need to do to take advantage of the TVtrip offer?
What happens once you sign-up with TVtrip?
When will a hotel be contacted to establish a filming date?
What are the logistics to keep in mind?
What shots will the video include?
How long does the video shoot take?
How long will it take to receive a finished video?
Will this video be made available on internet ?


Who is TVtrip?

  • TVtrip.com is the largest online video agency which has been chosen by Expedia and Hotels.com to provide its technology and experience to film and broadcast our hotels anywhere in the world. Learn more.

What do I need to do to take advantage of the TVtrip offer?

  • Contact us, we speak german, english, french and spanish.
    USA: +1 (914) 410-6906
    EUROPE: +33 176 21 26 07
    ASIA: (+65) 8183 8050
    Email: contact@videopolis.com
    You can also contact us by email (contact@tvtrip.com) or directly from this page.

What happens once you sign-up with TVtrip?

  • TVtrip will send you a “Meeting Form” which needs to be completed and sent back to TVtrip. This form helps familiarize the cameraman with the property (e.g. what scenery, amenities or which room types you wish to have filmed)
  • TVtrip will then contact you to coordinate a convenient time to film your hotel. This may take a few weeks depending on the cameraman and the hotel’s availability

When will a hotel be contacted to establish a filming date?

  • Once you have signed-up for the program, the TVtrip planning team will be checking availability professional cameraman in their network.
  • TVtrip will then contact the hotel to coordinate a convenient time to film the property.

What are the logistics to keep in mind?

  • It is very important the date agreed for the filming is honored by the hotel.
  • It is imperative that the selected rooms be vacant and ready to filmed
  • Staff members should be aware they may be filmed and be ready to sign a consent form
  • It is recommend that a staff member accompany the cameraman throughout the shoot
  • That no construction or renovations be taking place on the day of the shooting
  • Special shots like the “breakfast buffet” need to be set-up ahead of time by hotel
  • TVtrip will need access to all areas and rooms need to be vacant and made up for the shoot

What shots will the video include?

  • The cameramen will be filming the exterior, lobby, reception, fitness room, restaurant and the different room categories. Other areas can be requested.

How long does the video shoot take?

  • The shoots, on average, take approximately 5 hours depending on the size of the property.

How long will it take to receive a finished video?

  • The process takes approximately 3 weeks, from the date of filming – after which time you will be sent a link to preview the video and make any needed revisions
  • It is very important to send the edits in a timely fashion in order to streamline the validation process – If the video edits are not back within the agreed time frame TVtrip will assume the video has been approved and can be delivered to Expedia sites

Will this video be made available on internet ?

  • Yes, your hotel video will be made available on The TVtrip Network™.
  • Learn more.