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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Carnival Cruise Lines Unprecedented Social Media Event on Facebook May 1, 2011
In an unprecedented social media event, Carnival Cruise Lines is inviting Facebook fans www.facebook.com/carnival to experience the excitement of Carnival Magic's May 1 launch from Venice, Italy, with a series of videos that showcase the ship's inaugural activities along with its many unique features and innovations.
A series of 11 videos will be posted every half hour between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. (U.S. Eastern time) on Sunday, May 1. The videos take viewers on a journey as they enjoy a front-row seat at the Carnival Magic's naming ceremony, tour the ship's bridge, and learn more about the Caribbean-inspired RedFrog Pub, WaterWorks aqua park, and Cucina del Capitano Italian restaurant, with insight from company executives who helped create these exciting new spaces.
The videos also offer an in-depth look at the ship's European ports of call and a recap of the day's events, including a chat with the ship's godmother, Lindsey Wilkerson, a former patient of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital who now serves as an employee and an ambassador of the organization. Carnival Magic's Senior Cruise Director John Heald will also answer questions submitted by Facebook fans as part of an informative "Ask John" segment.
After the videos are posted, fans can participate in a Facebook quiz based on the videos for a chance to win a seven-day Carnival Magic cruise for four to the Caribbean.
"Only a handful of people get to witness a ship launch in person so by using Facebook we're enabling fans from all over the world to be right there with us as we welcome Carnival Magic into the fleet," said Jim Berra, Carnival's chief marketing officer. "Those who are not already among our 725,000 and growing Facebook fans can visit us at www.facebook.com/carnival and simply hit the 'like' button." ww.facebook.com/carnival
The 3,690-passenger Carnival Magic will spend its inaugural season in Europe with a series of seven- to 12-day Mediterranean cruises operating May 1 through October 16, 2011. Following a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing, Carnival Magic will begin seven-day Caribbean cruises out of Galveston, Texas, on November 14, 2011, becoming the port's largest year-round ship.
For more information, visit http://www.carnival.com/
Source: Press release at PR Newswire
A series of 11 videos will be posted every half hour between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. (U.S. Eastern time) on Sunday, May 1. The videos take viewers on a journey as they enjoy a front-row seat at the Carnival Magic's naming ceremony, tour the ship's bridge, and learn more about the Caribbean-inspired RedFrog Pub, WaterWorks aqua park, and Cucina del Capitano Italian restaurant, with insight from company executives who helped create these exciting new spaces.
The videos also offer an in-depth look at the ship's European ports of call and a recap of the day's events, including a chat with the ship's godmother, Lindsey Wilkerson, a former patient of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital who now serves as an employee and an ambassador of the organization. Carnival Magic's Senior Cruise Director John Heald will also answer questions submitted by Facebook fans as part of an informative "Ask John" segment.
After the videos are posted, fans can participate in a Facebook quiz based on the videos for a chance to win a seven-day Carnival Magic cruise for four to the Caribbean.
"Only a handful of people get to witness a ship launch in person so by using Facebook we're enabling fans from all over the world to be right there with us as we welcome Carnival Magic into the fleet," said Jim Berra, Carnival's chief marketing officer. "Those who are not already among our 725,000 and growing Facebook fans can visit us at www.facebook.com/carnival and simply hit the 'like' button." ww.facebook.com/carnival
The 3,690-passenger Carnival Magic will spend its inaugural season in Europe with a series of seven- to 12-day Mediterranean cruises operating May 1 through October 16, 2011. Following a 16-day trans-Atlantic crossing, Carnival Magic will begin seven-day Caribbean cruises out of Galveston, Texas, on November 14, 2011, becoming the port's largest year-round ship.
For more information, visit http://www.carnival.com/
Source: Press release at PR Newswire
Monday, April 25, 2011
"Pick Your Prize With CheapOair" Social Media Contest
CheapOAir, an award-winning website launched their "Pick Your Prize With CheapOair" contest today. One lucky individual (and someone they ‘like’) will have two prizes to choose from if they are the big winner.
Prize 1: Get Trendy in Lisbon
• Two round-trip tickets on TAP Portugal to the city of Lisbon.
• Four-night stay at the luxurious 5-star Tiara Park Atlantic Lisboa.
• A 72-hour city pass to explore Portugal’s capital and largest city!
Prize 2: Porto – Your World Heritage City
• Two round-trip tickets on TAP Portugal to the city of Porto.
• Four-night stay at the luxurious 5-star Tiara Park Atlantic Porto.
• A 72-hour city pass to explore the home of port wine along the Douro River.
The contest starts today April 25, 2011 and ends April 29, 2011.
To enter, Like’ the CheapOair Facebook page. Already a fan? Then just leave a comment on the daily Portugal posts. Leave a comment each day for more chances to win!
The winner will be announced Monday May 2, 2011 on the CheapOair Facebook page.
For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/cheapoair
Prize 1: Get Trendy in Lisbon
• Two round-trip tickets on TAP Portugal to the city of Lisbon.
• Four-night stay at the luxurious 5-star Tiara Park Atlantic Lisboa.
• A 72-hour city pass to explore Portugal’s capital and largest city!
Prize 2: Porto – Your World Heritage City
• Two round-trip tickets on TAP Portugal to the city of Porto.
• Four-night stay at the luxurious 5-star Tiara Park Atlantic Porto.
• A 72-hour city pass to explore the home of port wine along the Douro River.
The contest starts today April 25, 2011 and ends April 29, 2011.
To enter, Like’ the CheapOair Facebook page. Already a fan? Then just leave a comment on the daily Portugal posts. Leave a comment each day for more chances to win!
The winner will be announced Monday May 2, 2011 on the CheapOair Facebook page.
For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/cheapoair
Saturday, April 9, 2011
JW Marriott Indianapolis Presents the “33 Stories” Facebook Contest
In celebration of the recent opening of the tallest hotel in Indiana, with 33 stories of sophisticated design, the JW Marriott Indianapolis today announces its “33 Stories” contest promotion, encouraging fans to share their stories about the JW Marriott Indianapolis hotel.
The participant whose story receives the most “likes” will win two nights in a spacious executive suite at the groundbreaking Indianapolis hotel as well as champagne and strawberries upon arrival and complimentary breakfast for two each morning.
Full press release: http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2011/4/prweb8280697.htm
The participant whose story receives the most “likes” will win two nights in a spacious executive suite at the groundbreaking Indianapolis hotel as well as champagne and strawberries upon arrival and complimentary breakfast for two each morning.
Full press release: http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2011/4/prweb8280697.htm
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Idaho Tourism Unveils New Look for VisitIdaho.org Website
The Idaho Department of Commerce, Division of Tourism today unveiled a new version of their flagship website, VisitIdaho.org.
“The evolution of our Adventures in Living brand and our Great Idaho Getaway campaign inspired the updated look and feel” said Karen Ballard, Administrator for the Division of Tourism. “Easier navigation with new user interface and advanced search features that embrace mobile usage required the update of the award winning site.” said Ballard.
The site includes photography, video, 360 degree virtual tours, Google Maps and a range of social media platforms including the Visit Idaho Blog, Facebook, Twitter and You Tube.
The launch coincides with Idaho Tourism’s Great Idaho Getaway marketing campaign that runs April – Sept 2011 and offers impressive monthly vacation prize giveaways from our regional tourism partners.
For ideas on how to have an active, good value, adventure-filled vacation, visit http://www.visitidaho.org/ where you can find package deals and sign up for the vacation getaways.
Full Press Release: http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2011/4/prweb8237191.htm
“The evolution of our Adventures in Living brand and our Great Idaho Getaway campaign inspired the updated look and feel” said Karen Ballard, Administrator for the Division of Tourism. “Easier navigation with new user interface and advanced search features that embrace mobile usage required the update of the award winning site.” said Ballard.
The site includes photography, video, 360 degree virtual tours, Google Maps and a range of social media platforms including the Visit Idaho Blog, Facebook, Twitter and You Tube.The launch coincides with Idaho Tourism’s Great Idaho Getaway marketing campaign that runs April – Sept 2011 and offers impressive monthly vacation prize giveaways from our regional tourism partners.
For ideas on how to have an active, good value, adventure-filled vacation, visit http://www.visitidaho.org/ where you can find package deals and sign up for the vacation getaways.
Full Press Release: http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2011/4/prweb8237191.htm
Blog Outpost: Win a Free Vacation at the Beach!
Blog Outpost features interesting sights & sounds from Travel & Tourism blogs on our radar.
Today, you are viewing 'Win a Free Vacation on Beautiful Panama City Beach!' at http://www.edgewaterbeachresort.com/blog/?p=2388
Today, you are viewing 'Win a Free Vacation on Beautiful Panama City Beach!' at http://www.edgewaterbeachresort.com/blog/?p=2388
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Cheapflights Brings Inspiration Search to Facebook
Cheapflights, the online leader in finding and publishing travel deals, has added a new spin to its Facebook page, literally.
Now, with the Travel Inspiration application, Cheapflights Facebook users in the U.S., U.K. and Canada can spin the globe to spark their travel imaginations.
Modeled after the successful "Be Inspired" tab on the Cheapflights Web sites, the new Facebook application combines a playful interface with travel inspiration, asking users to simply click on the flag of their home country and select their departure point. From there, they have the option to add details such as budget, continent, trip type (beaches, adventure, family, etc.) and/or timeframe (next 30 days, two months or three months). The app does the rest, delivering a destination suggestion and specific flight deals for the trip.
"We are striving to put the fun back into travel and travel planning," said Chris Cuddy, CEO of Cheapflights Media. "There's a vast world of travel opportunities, and sometimes all that's missing is a spark of inspiration. Because our app is tied to real deals, we not only whet users' appetites for new places, but give them the concrete pricing and availability they need to book a great adventure."
"This app is also the perfect fit for the newest wave of budget-driven travelers -- those willing to be adventurous, try new things, and go further than they've gone before to make the most of their holiday budget. Our app opens their eyes to new choices and affordable alternatives," adds Cuddy.
The Facebook application puts inspiration search at the heart of the social media universe, where users share and compare travel plans and aspirations, but that's not all. Each spin of the globe brings a chance to be entered into a golden pin sweepstake. If a user and two friends all find a gold pin while using our Facebook application, they all win a chance to enter for a weekly prize.
View full press release at http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Cheapflights-Brings-Inspiration-Search-to-Facebook-1423036.htm
Now, with the Travel Inspiration application, Cheapflights Facebook users in the U.S., U.K. and Canada can spin the globe to spark their travel imaginations.
Modeled after the successful "Be Inspired" tab on the Cheapflights Web sites, the new Facebook application combines a playful interface with travel inspiration, asking users to simply click on the flag of their home country and select their departure point. From there, they have the option to add details such as budget, continent, trip type (beaches, adventure, family, etc.) and/or timeframe (next 30 days, two months or three months). The app does the rest, delivering a destination suggestion and specific flight deals for the trip.
"We are striving to put the fun back into travel and travel planning," said Chris Cuddy, CEO of Cheapflights Media. "There's a vast world of travel opportunities, and sometimes all that's missing is a spark of inspiration. Because our app is tied to real deals, we not only whet users' appetites for new places, but give them the concrete pricing and availability they need to book a great adventure."
"This app is also the perfect fit for the newest wave of budget-driven travelers -- those willing to be adventurous, try new things, and go further than they've gone before to make the most of their holiday budget. Our app opens their eyes to new choices and affordable alternatives," adds Cuddy.
The Facebook application puts inspiration search at the heart of the social media universe, where users share and compare travel plans and aspirations, but that's not all. Each spin of the globe brings a chance to be entered into a golden pin sweepstake. If a user and two friends all find a gold pin while using our Facebook application, they all win a chance to enter for a weekly prize.
View full press release at http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Cheapflights-Brings-Inspiration-Search-to-Facebook-1423036.htm
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Tourism Video Channel of the Day: Visit Peru
Beginning today, we are featuring a "Tourism Video Channel of the Day" at www.twitter.com/socmediatravel.
Today, let's go to Peru! http://www.youtube.com/visitperu, Follow on Twitter @VisitPeru
Today, let's go to Peru! http://www.youtube.com/visitperu, Follow on Twitter @VisitPeru
Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific Launches ‘Live Elite’ Competition on Facebook!
Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific invites you to enter their 'Live Elite' competition on Facebook and experience some of the most amazing resorts in the Asia Pacific region.
Photo Credit: Elite Resorts of Asia Pacific
Each month (April, May, June, July) will feature a Sun, Sea, Spa or Snow experience at these hotels in the region: Banyan Tree Samui, Koh Samui; Huvafen Fushi, Maldives; AYANA Resort & Spa, Bali and The Green Leaf Niseko Village, Japan. Check out the details on their blog http://bit.ly/ecAb4i. Follow on Twitter @eliteresorts
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