Social Media

Twitter troll slapped down by judge after poking fun at Thomas Cook, account now deleted
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Twitter troll slapped down by judge after poking fun at Thomas Cook, account now deleted
By Kevin May | September 24, 2012
When everyone is a "publisher" and says nice things about you, social media is wonderful, right? But companies are less impressed when the message is negative and the tone bitter. Read More
Traveller types based on social media and technology habits [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | September 24, 2012
Is there a correlation between how consumers use mobile phones or embrace social media channels such as Twitter and the type of traveller they are and trips they prefer taking? Read More
Thomson unveils £5.5 million advertising campaign, spotlights the Dreamliner
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Thomson unveils £5.5 million advertising campaign, spotlights the Dreamliner
By Linda Fox | September 20, 2012
Thomson kicks off its latest brand campaign to customers tomorrow via social media channels, email and a dedicated website. Read More
Human Brochures - another twist on the way to promote destinations using social media
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Human Brochures - another twist on the way to promote destinations using social media
By Kevin May | September 19, 2012
Marketers have tried all sorts of complicated and often clever ways of getting travellers to talk about the destinations they represent, with mixed results. Read More
Augmented reality and filters gone mad - add the Northern Lights to any travel picture
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Augmented reality and filters gone mad - add the Northern Lights to any travel picture
By Kevin May | September 18, 2012
Such is the craze for allowing the amateur photographer to turn their images into semi-professional masterpieces via filters, all manner of services are now hitting the market. Read More
A very rough guide for new online travel companies working with writers
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A very rough guide for new online travel companies working with writers
By Viewpoints | September 18, 2012
It was Jorge-Luis Borges, the blind Argentinian poet-writer, who called shyness "evil". Read More
Virgin America shows off cabin experience via frequent fliers and interactive video
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Virgin America shows off cabin experience via frequent fliers and interactive video
By Linda Fox | September 14, 2012
Virgin America has pulled together a lot of different strands for its latest digital campaign Read More
The power of reviews: a half-star difference can make or break a business
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The power of reviews: a half-star difference can make or break a business
By Nick Vivion | September 12, 2012
Love it or hate it, Yelp is the standard bearer for local business reviews. With 78 million uniques searching 30 million reviews in Q2 2012, a good review on Yelp is a vital marketing tool - especially... Read More
Hotel asset management is not just about costs - it MUST include internet marketing
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Hotel asset management is not just about costs - it MUST include internet marketing
By Patrick Landman | September 12, 2012
Traditionally, hotel asset management has been focused on operations and cost control as the main elements to consider. Read More
Airports plot investment in mobile apps and social media
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Airports plot investment in mobile apps and social media
By Kevin May | September 11, 2012
The demands of always-connected travellers appear to be sinking in at airports around the world, with almost nine out of ten facilities committed to investing in mobile services. Read More
What are hoteliers talking about when it comes to online reputation management?
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What are hoteliers talking about when it comes to online reputation management?
By Josiah Mackenzie | September 10, 2012
We have collected some of the most popular questions hoteliers and others have about how to handle social media and the steps needed to implement a successful strategy. Read More
Time to stop obsessing over Facebook LIKES - Were Here is the real metric for travel pages
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Time to stop obsessing over Facebook LIKES - Were Here is the real metric for travel pages
By Viewpoints | September 4, 2012
We’ve got one message for travel brands using Facebook as a marketing platform - forget fixations over "LIKE" and focus on how many people are actually visiting your destination or attraction. Read More
Mars Curiosity rover leaves first TripAdvisor review - not a happy visitor, might be fake
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Mars Curiosity rover leaves first TripAdvisor review - not a happy visitor, might be fake
By Kevin May | August 31, 2012
Looks like the red planet might be giving scientists and NASA plenty to get excited over since the arrival of the Mars Curiosity rover a few weeks back. Read More
Travel writers and bloggers - what technology do they use on the road? [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Travel writers and bloggers - what technology do they use on the road? [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | August 30, 2012
Writers and bloggers are arguably (or supposedly) at the sharp end of how travellers use technology before, during and after a trip. Read More
Lessons learned in social media: How Vueling should have dealt with the hijack that never was
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Lessons learned in social media: How Vueling should have dealt with the hijack that never was
By Viewpoints | August 30, 2012
News in social media spreads fast, meaning we continuously remind our customers of the implications this can have on both customer service and crisis management for airlines. Read More