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HAP CEO Brandon Berkson’s personal newsletter covering all things boutique hotels. Sip on sharp takes covering hospitality, must-know stays, and insider hotel news—best enjoyed standing, espresso in hand.
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Publishing Pace
Weekly
Category Rank
#5 of 333
in Travel
Engagement Trend
Building
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Weekly Growth
~0%
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Avg Comments
3.0
Avg Likes
34.0
Engagement Rate
0.04%· ~37 likes + comments/post
(comments + likes) / subscribers
Quality Score
Engagement vs Travel
0.04% engagement rate
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Publishing Frequency
Weekly
Last published Mar 9, 2026
1.5 posts/week avg
Travel Pricing
$7.73/mo avg
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