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Man who used Twitter to travel the world goes Old School, writes a book

By Kevin May | July 8, 2010

A UK writer who only used the generosity of Twitter followers to travel the world in aid of a charity is gearing up for the release of book about the project. Read More

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TLabs Showcase - TripTwit

By Kevin May | July 5, 2010

TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring US-based TripTwit. Read More

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Stats: Six hours a month spent on Facebook, plus more wild social media data

By Kevin May | July 1, 2010

Some mind-boggling - and important - figures from web research and measurement firm Nielsen illustrating the reach social networks have into the lives of consumers. Read More

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Socialnomics: Four vital social media tips for the travel industry

By Viewpoints | June 28, 2010

If you do things right in social media than one can capture 1.5 million loyal followers (Twitter on JetBlue). Read More

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Web agency accidently posts Travelport agency project screenshots on Facebook

By Kevin May | June 24, 2010

Travelport has talked about its Universal Desktop project for an eternity, but just a few months remain until agents around the world can start playing with it. Read More

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Virgin America partners with Klout to influence social media influencers

By PhocusWire | June 21, 2010

How do you create social media buzz these days? An outrageous video that goes viral may work. So might targeting the key opinion-leaders in your sector. Read More

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Where I've Been to mash up Groupon deals with hotel bookings

By Dennis Schaal | June 17, 2010

Where I've Been has turned to ecommerce and is set to bring Groupon's daily deals to travel consumers by pairing them with hotel bookings. Read More

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Travelzoo: Social media does not signal the end of email-driven deals

By Kevin May | June 17, 2010

More from Travelzoo as it starts to overhaul its online presence and face challenges from new distribution channels. Read More

Watch this video if you still think social media is a fad

By Kevin May | June 17, 2010

This extraordinary video outlines why companies of every hue should ignore social media at their peril. Read More

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Ebookers launches possibly the most difficult World Cup competition ever

By Kevin May | June 15, 2010

Fun idea from European online travel agency Ebookers - although one game behind already - which could either be a social hit or as disappointing as an English goalkeeping fumble. Read More

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Florida Keys tourist board posts weekly videos to clear up Gulf oil spill inaccuracies

By Dennis Schaal | June 15, 2010

If a picture is worth a thousands words, then weekly videos showing vacationers frolicking at Florida Keys beaches, with no traces of the Gulf oil spill in sight, must count for a whole lot more. Read More

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Will BP social media and public relations efforts appease worried hoteliers?

By Dennis Schaal | June 11, 2010

As the oil spill continues to threaten Gulf coast beaches and tourism, BP is going into overdrive to contain the mess -- the public relations quagmire, that is. Read More

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Highs of social media and lows of distribution in the Long Tail of travel

By Siew Hoon Yeoh | June 9, 2010

Making an enjoyable yet unique travel product available to a wider audience is difficult, as tour operators are continuing to find despite use of social media. Read More

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Social media sites overtake search engines: travel must adapt quickly

By Kevin May | June 8, 2010

Data showing that search engines now account for less traffic than social networks illustrates two things: search is changing forever and travel companies need to act fast. Read More

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Virgin Holidays builds social web tools, looks to VTravelled integration

By Kevin May | June 8, 2010

Tour operator Virgin Holidays is showing off plans this week to build a social media structure into its website, despite a network already existing within the group. Read More

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