This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel SOCIAL in tourism and hospitality for January 2014.
8 January 2014
100% Pure New Zealand Facebook page tops a million fans
- The milestone was reached late last month as thousands of holiday-makers flocked to the country in search of beaches, BBQs and long summer evenings. Tourism New Zealand says 40% of all international visitors to New Zealand are using social media while in New Zealand and 45% of them are using social media to talk about their trip once they have returned home.
Air France launches Facebook contest with Manish Arora
- Air France in partnership with famous Indian fashion designer Manish Arora, has launched a Facebook contest for young and talented fashion designers to showcase their talent starting January 06, 2013. To participate in this month long contest, contestants will have to upload pictures of their fashion creations along with a short write up on the airline's Facebook page.
6 January 2014
Triptrotting unveils its new name and form as Wist
- At the start of the year, Triptrotting (see Tnooz Tlabs) revealed its secret new iPhone app Wist, which includes recommendations from like-minded locals, with some new features, such as personalized suggestions such as what it knows about you (like, if you prefer vegetarian restaurants or upscale hotel bars). Wist is currently available in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago, Boston and Washington D.C.
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