Social Media

Four Seasons plans regional sites as part of ongoing $18m investment, studies impact of social media integration
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Four Seasons plans regional sites as part of ongoing $18m investment, studies impact of social media integration
By Linda Fox | February 15, 2012
Luxury hotel chain Four Seasons is planning to launch versions of its new website for Asia and the Arabic region this year to take advantage of different approaches to digital media. Read More
Shakira tells Facebook fans BlackBerry caused sea lion attack
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Shakira tells Facebook fans BlackBerry caused sea lion attack
By Dennis Schaal | February 14, 2012
You can always believe what pop singer Shakira says because her lips don't lie. Read More
Trekking the Planet and generating student bucket lists
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Trekking the Planet and generating student bucket lists
By Dennis Schaal | February 13, 2012
If this is "retirement" for Sandy Van Soye and Darren Van Soye, then the two former IT executives at Experian will need a "vacation" some time soon. Read More
Visitor center makes out on Facebook for Valentine kiss-fest
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Visitor center makes out on Facebook for Valentine kiss-fest
By Dennis Schaal | February 13, 2012
"Sexy, crazy, funny" goes the description --Talk about a creative and potentially sizzling promotion of a destination for Valentine's Day. Read More
Too cool for school: blogs and social media low on list of influencers for gap year types
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Too cool for school: blogs and social media low on list of influencers for gap year types
By Kevin May | February 10, 2012
Social media? Pah - you can't beat a good old chat with a mate to discover the best places to go, at least if you're a hipster, round-the-world backpacker. Read More
Off Exploring rolls up mobile, SEO and social media benefits into white label travel app
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Off Exploring rolls up mobile, SEO and social media benefits into white label travel app
By Linda Fox | February 10, 2012
Travel blog platform Off Exploring has unveiled a white label mobile travel application enabling any travel company to get up and running with a mobile presence Read More
How airlines are beginning to play with Google Plus [INFOGRAPHIC]
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How airlines are beginning to play with Google Plus [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | February 9, 2012
Still relatively early days, but travel companies are certainly starting to take Google Plus seriously, with airlines testing the water perhaps more than other sectors in the industry. Read More
Nine signs it is time to use social video to fuel marketing and PR
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Nine signs it is time to use social video to fuel marketing and PR
By Viewpoints | February 9, 2012
There is one thing those "Ten secrets for a successful startup” articles never mention – the critical business need for a fuzzy shark suit. Read More
Early social media hipsters... in 2062
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Early social media hipsters... in 2062
By Kevin May | February 8, 2012
How will the current crop of social media fans look back on the scene in 50 years - with affection and nostalgia or bemusement and mild curiosity? Read More
VisitPhilly takes a leap toward Facebook engagement with date nights
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VisitPhilly takes a leap toward Facebook engagement with date nights
By Dennis Schaal | February 3, 2012
There are at least two ways to look at the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Corp.'s current Facebook campaign, 29 Nights of Dates. Read More
Royal Caribbean gives Times Square subway a makeover
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Royal Caribbean gives Times Square subway a makeover
By Dennis Schaal | February 3, 2012
Some would argue that a Royal Caribbean sailing can be transformative -- but there is no debating that the cruise line has transformed the 42nd Street subway shuttle in Manhattan into a ship-worthy... Read More
How the cruise sector can use technology to help enhance the departure point experience
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How the cruise sector can use technology to help enhance the departure point experience
By Viewpoints | February 3, 2012
Despite some very high profile and recent setbacks, generally the cruise sector is growing - 16 million passengers cruised in 2011, a 7% increase over 2010. Read More
KLM unveils Meet and Seat allowing passengers to choose their travelling companion
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KLM unveils Meet and Seat allowing passengers to choose their travelling companion
By Linda Fox | February 3, 2012
After weeks of coverage and opinion in national and international press KLM has unveiled its promised Meet & Seat service enabling passengers to link their Facebook and LinkedIn profile to their flight... Read More
Guestmob uses Big Data to try and reinvent opaque hotel booking [UPDATE: Pivoted to Virgo]
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Guestmob uses Big Data to try and reinvent opaque hotel booking [UPDATE: Pivoted to Virgo]
By Dennis Schaal | February 2, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based Guestmob, an opaque hotel booking service using big data and other next-generation technology. Read More
Facebook more than just likes TripAdvisor, cites Trip Friends integration in IPO filing
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Facebook more than just likes TripAdvisor, cites Trip Friends integration in IPO filing
By Kevin May | February 2, 2012
Buried in the depths of its filing for a listing on the US public markets yesterday, Facebook highlighted its partnership with TripAdvisor as a prime example of how external sites are using the social... Read More
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