The Social Hub, formerly known as The Student Hotel, underwent a major rebrand to expand its appeal beyond student accommodations.
As the brand evolved to serve a broader audience—including business travelers, digital nomads, and city explorers—maintaining a strong connection with existing customers while attracting new segments became a priority.
TCXA was brought in to ensure that the rebranding efforts translated seamlessly into the customer experience.
A brand refresh is more than a new logo or messaging—it requires a deep understanding of customer expectations and how they interact with the brand at every stage. The transition presented three key challenges:
Preserving loyalty among existing guests while introducing the new brand identity.
Ensuring customer experiences reflected the brand’s updated vision and values.
Creating a seamless journey that resonated across multiple audience segments.
Without a clear strategy, the risk of misalignment between brand positioning and real-world guest interactions was high, potentially leading to confusion, churn, or weakened loyalty.
TCXA played a critical role in shaping the customer experience to match the evolving brand identity.
In-Depth Customer Research: We conducted extensive research to understand how existing and prospective guests perceived the brand, identifying key expectations, preferences, and concerns.
Journey Mapping for New and Existing Customers: By analyzing guest interactions across different segments, we designed tailored customer journeys that reinforced the new brand identity while keeping familiar elements intact for loyal customers.
Cross-Functional Alignment: We worked closely with internal teams, including marketing, operations, and front-line staff, to ensure every guest touchpoint, from digital interactions to in-person experiences, reflected the rebranding strategy.
Stronger brand alignment: The rebranded experience felt intentional and cohesive, ensuring guests fully understood and connected with the new identity.
Higher retention during transition: Customer satisfaction scores remained stable, with existing guests reporting a seamless experience despite the changes.
Expanded audience engagement: The refined customer journey successfully appealed to a broader range of travelers, improving market positioning.
By aligning customer research with journey design, TCXA helped The Social Hub create an experience that supported its evolution without losing the trust and loyalty of its core audience.
The result was a brand transformation that felt natural, engaging, and built for long-term success.
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