Social Media

Flixlab wants to revolutionise on-the-road video editing and sharing
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Flixlab wants to revolutionise on-the-road video editing and sharing
By Kevin May | June 21, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based social video technology platform Flixlab. Read More
Marriott massages Facebook likes with event invitations
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Marriott massages Facebook likes with event invitations
By Dennis Schaal | June 20, 2011
Getting a leg up on the competition, Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts is trading "likes" of its Facebook page for invitations to a day of free pedicures, massages and sandals in... Read More
Traxo shows travel clout with Travel Score and perks
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Traxo shows travel clout with Travel Score and perks
By Dennis Schaal | June 20, 2011
Social media buffs have Klout scores to show off, but now itinerary management service Traxo hopes its new Traxo Travel Score will also be a badge of honor. Read More
Hotel chain turns to social media gaming on Facebook to help fill jobs
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Hotel chain turns to social media gaming on Facebook to help fill jobs
By Kevin May | June 17, 2011
Global hotel giant Marriott is hoping the popularity of Facebook-based games such as Farmville will trigger enthusiasm for its own new game, built as a major part of its recruitment strategy. Read More
Inside social media at Delta Air Lines -- a behind the scenes look
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Inside social media at Delta Air Lines -- a behind the scenes look
By Dennis Schaal | June 16, 2011
It's every travel brand's social media worst nightmare: A video goes viral putting the company in a sour light. Read More
Taking hotels to the next level with location-based social media
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Taking hotels to the next level with location-based social media
By Viewpoints | June 15, 2011
As social media and smartphones continue to dominate the landscape and people become more addicted to "checking in" and updating their status, the hospitality industry must continue to leverage these... Read More
Sabre and ReviewPro unite to bring social media monitoring tools to hotels
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Sabre and ReviewPro unite to bring social media monitoring tools to hotels
By Kevin May | June 15, 2011
Landmark deal for Barcelona-based startup ReviewPro after securing a deal with Sabre Hospitality Solutions to provide reputation management services to hotels. Read More
Survey: Half of travel agents see mobile benefiting cruise passengers
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Survey: Half of travel agents see mobile benefiting cruise passengers
By Dennis Schaal | June 14, 2011
How about a cruise app to notify passengers about cruise events? Read More
TripAdvisor begins handing out badges to reviewers
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TripAdvisor begins handing out badges to reviewers
By Dennis Schaal | June 14, 2011
TripAdvisor began giving reviewers badges on all of its global websites. Read More
Sabre debuts social media suite with Facebook bookings for hotels
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Sabre debuts social media suite with Facebook bookings for hotels
By Dennis Schaal | June 14, 2011
The Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix now offers a Facebook booking engine thanks to a new social media suite introduced by Sabre Hospitality Solutions. Read More
Quarter of hotels shunning social media
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Quarter of hotels shunning social media
By Kevin May | June 13, 2011
More research flying-in-the-face of apparent modern wisdom showing that at least a quarter of hoteliers are still leaning towards traditional marketing techniques. Read More
Have Promoted Tweets worked for travel companies?
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Have Promoted Tweets worked for travel companies?
By Kevin May | June 13, 2011
Plenty of analysis recently about companies using the still slightly mysterious world of Promoted Tweets and Trends on Twitter - but how have travel companies performed? Read More
TLabs Showcase - Feedkite
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TLabs Showcase - Feedkite
By Dennis Schaal | June 13, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based Facebook-led trip social recommendation engine Feedkite. Read More
How airlines use Twitter - May 2011 [infographic]
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How airlines use Twitter - May 2011 [infographic]
By Kevin May | June 10, 2011
AirAsia has swung into second place as the global airline on the receiving end of the most messages from Twitter, although is still far behind leader Delta. Read More
How to create both a channel and website social media strategy in travel
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How to create both a channel and website social media strategy in travel
By Viewpoints | June 10, 2011
We know we NEED to get involved with social media - but a common theme for many in the travel industry is that they are unclear how to do it effectively and comprehensively. Read More
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