Video courtesy of AmaWaterways on YouTube
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Destination Spotlight: AmaWaterways Danube River Cruise Excursion to Bucharest, Romania
Video courtesy of AmaWaterways on YouTube
Friday, November 1, 2013
Dallas: Bigger Than Ever [Promotional Video Clip]
Video courtesy of Dallas Visitors Bureau on YouTube
Thursday, October 10, 2013
A List of Travel Deals Sites on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest
Add another handy tool to your travel tool box. In no particular order, here is a list of travel deals websites with a social presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest.
Living Social Escapes:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Kayak:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Orbitz:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Travelzoo:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Travelocity:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Farecompare:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Hotwire:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Expedia:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Mobissimo:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
CheapOair:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
BookIt:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Priceline:
Twitter - Facebook - *Pinterest
Last Minute Travel:
Twitter - Facebook - *Pinterest
Smarter Travel:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
TripAlertz:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
AirfareWatchdog:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Backbid:
Twitter - Facebook - *Pinterest
Tingo:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Hipmunk:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Best Travel Deals:
Twitter - Facebook - *Pinterest
BestFares:
Twitter - Facebook - *Pinterest
Hotels Combined:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
This list is not exhaustive.
Living Social Escapes:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Kayak:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Orbitz:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Travelzoo:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Travelocity:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Farecompare:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Hotwire:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Expedia:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Mobissimo:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
CheapOair:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
BookIt:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Priceline:
Twitter - Facebook - *Pinterest
Last Minute Travel:
Twitter - Facebook - *Pinterest
Smarter Travel:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
TripAlertz:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
AirfareWatchdog:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Backbid:
Twitter - Facebook - *Pinterest
Tingo:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Hipmunk:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
Best Travel Deals:
Twitter - Facebook - *Pinterest
BestFares:
Twitter - Facebook - *Pinterest
Hotels Combined:
Twitter - Facebook - Pinterest
This list is not exhaustive.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Monday, August 19, 2013
American Airlines on Social Media - Interview with Jonathan Pierce
Video courtesy of SimpliFlying on YouTube
In this video, Jonathan Pierce, Director of Social Media Communications at American Airlines, discusses how AA is driving results utilizing social media.
Afternoon & High Tea Around the World As Seen on Pinterest
Photo courtesy of Ballastone Inn in Savannah, GA
Enjoy afternoon tea and high tea around the world. View our newly curated selection on Pinterest:
Friday, July 19, 2013
‘Whitsundays Pictures Presents’ new tourism campaign feat. a social media movie storyboard
A ground-breaking new tourism campaign from Tourism Whitsundays was launched this week. The social media campaign is designed around a movie-style script ‘starring’ Whitsundays’ holiday experiences and features 'scenes' written by Australians.
Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey said the ‘Whitsundays Pictures Presents’ campaign, coordinated in partnership by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and Whitsundays Marketing Development Ltd (WMDL), portrayed the ‘wow’ factor a Whitsundays holiday gave visitors.
“TEQ has engaged the services of top Australian screenwriter Craig Pearce, who has The Great Gatsby, Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge among his credits,” Ms Stuckey said.
“Mr Pearce in the role of script supervisor will oversee a movie-style story written by Australians that captures the Whitsundays’ epic experiences and stunning locations.”
Each day a picture of the Whitsundays will be posted via Facebook and Instagram and people are invited to write the next scene based on the images.
The most creative and compelling daily entry will be selected by Mr Pearce and added to the master movie script throughout the four-week campaign, with winners receiving daily prizes, recognition on the movie credits and entry into a draw for a Whitsundays holiday prize.
Mr Pearce said he was excited to curate the movie storyboard.
“Stories are fundamental to what makes us human and from oral storytelling to painting, to pen and ink, to print, to stage, to music, to film and television, we have constantly embraced technology to tell stories in new and exciting ways,” Mr Pearce said.
“Using social media to create a movie storyboard is evolving storytelling into the digital age – I can’t wait to see the results.”
WMDL CEO Danial Rochford said the campaign aimed to spark a powerful word-of-mouth discussion and showcase the Whitsundays’ incredible natural beauty and tourism experiences which would be portrayed through a classic movie story of romance, intrigue and adventure.
“The Whitsundays offer world-class movie-style landscapes and experiences that people from all over the world dream of visiting. ’Whitsundays Pictures Presents’ will remind Australians that a dream holiday awaits in their own back yard and they have easy access to blockbuster experiences catering for all tastes and budgets” Mr Rochford said.
The campaign incorporated publicity, digital and social media, as well as television and radio promotions targeting residents in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
“TEQ is increasingly working on innovative ways to engage with potential travellers and this campaign is one of many initiatives supported by the Newman Government to reach our goal of doubling annual overnight visitor expenditure from $15 billion to $30 billion by 2020,” she said.
Source: Queensland Government
Image courtesy of www.tourismwhitsundays.com.au
Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey said the ‘Whitsundays Pictures Presents’ campaign, coordinated in partnership by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) and Whitsundays Marketing Development Ltd (WMDL), portrayed the ‘wow’ factor a Whitsundays holiday gave visitors.
“TEQ has engaged the services of top Australian screenwriter Craig Pearce, who has The Great Gatsby, Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge among his credits,” Ms Stuckey said.
“Mr Pearce in the role of script supervisor will oversee a movie-style story written by Australians that captures the Whitsundays’ epic experiences and stunning locations.”
Each day a picture of the Whitsundays will be posted via Facebook and Instagram and people are invited to write the next scene based on the images.
The most creative and compelling daily entry will be selected by Mr Pearce and added to the master movie script throughout the four-week campaign, with winners receiving daily prizes, recognition on the movie credits and entry into a draw for a Whitsundays holiday prize.
Mr Pearce said he was excited to curate the movie storyboard.
“Stories are fundamental to what makes us human and from oral storytelling to painting, to pen and ink, to print, to stage, to music, to film and television, we have constantly embraced technology to tell stories in new and exciting ways,” Mr Pearce said.
“Using social media to create a movie storyboard is evolving storytelling into the digital age – I can’t wait to see the results.”
WMDL CEO Danial Rochford said the campaign aimed to spark a powerful word-of-mouth discussion and showcase the Whitsundays’ incredible natural beauty and tourism experiences which would be portrayed through a classic movie story of romance, intrigue and adventure.
“The Whitsundays offer world-class movie-style landscapes and experiences that people from all over the world dream of visiting. ’Whitsundays Pictures Presents’ will remind Australians that a dream holiday awaits in their own back yard and they have easy access to blockbuster experiences catering for all tastes and budgets” Mr Rochford said.
The campaign incorporated publicity, digital and social media, as well as television and radio promotions targeting residents in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
“TEQ is increasingly working on innovative ways to engage with potential travellers and this campaign is one of many initiatives supported by the Newman Government to reach our goal of doubling annual overnight visitor expenditure from $15 billion to $30 billion by 2020,” she said.
Source: Queensland Government
Image courtesy of www.tourismwhitsundays.com.au
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Midtown East Hotel Announces Penthouse Suite Naming Facebook Contest
The Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Midtown East hotel has announced its Penthouse Suite Naming Facebook Contest.
To enter, Like the Residence Inn New York Manhattan Midtown East hotel’s Facebook page and peruse the penthouse photo gallery to get a feel for the suite. Then access the Penthouse Suite Naming Contest app and submit an entry. The most original, creative name will be selected after the contest closes, and the winner will receive a four-day/three-night trip for two to New York City to stay in this stunning penthouse suite, complete with breakfast.
The Grand Prize Winner will be determined based on consumer votes, relevance to the brand and New York City as well as the creativity and originality of the name. The contest opens Wednesday, July 17 and closes Wednesday, July 31. See the Facebook app page for additional rules and details.
The new Penthouse Suite is a modern suite with 519 sq. ft. of livable space, lofty 15-foot ceilings and generous natural light. The private bedroom features a large bathroom with an over-sized shower and Paul Mitchell Salon bath amenities. To meet guests’ entertainment needs, the suite comes equipped with two flat-screen HD televisions that include cable channels. Additionally, the luxurious suite opens to a private 335-square-foot outdoor terrace, complete with lounge chairs and magnificent views of the Chrysler Building and Manhattan skylines.
The Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Midtown East hotel is close to many New York City attractions like Times Square, Grand Central Station, the United Nations and more. Hotel amenities for both business and leisure travelers include free high-speed Internet access, business meeting spaces with catering services available, free hot breakfast buffet, accessible rooms with 32” wide openings, full kitchen suites and a fitness center.
Source: The Residence Inn by Marriott
To enter, Like the Residence Inn New York Manhattan Midtown East hotel’s Facebook page and peruse the penthouse photo gallery to get a feel for the suite. Then access the Penthouse Suite Naming Contest app and submit an entry. The most original, creative name will be selected after the contest closes, and the winner will receive a four-day/three-night trip for two to New York City to stay in this stunning penthouse suite, complete with breakfast.
The Grand Prize Winner will be determined based on consumer votes, relevance to the brand and New York City as well as the creativity and originality of the name. The contest opens Wednesday, July 17 and closes Wednesday, July 31. See the Facebook app page for additional rules and details.
The new Penthouse Suite is a modern suite with 519 sq. ft. of livable space, lofty 15-foot ceilings and generous natural light. The private bedroom features a large bathroom with an over-sized shower and Paul Mitchell Salon bath amenities. To meet guests’ entertainment needs, the suite comes equipped with two flat-screen HD televisions that include cable channels. Additionally, the luxurious suite opens to a private 335-square-foot outdoor terrace, complete with lounge chairs and magnificent views of the Chrysler Building and Manhattan skylines.
The Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan Midtown East hotel is close to many New York City attractions like Times Square, Grand Central Station, the United Nations and more. Hotel amenities for both business and leisure travelers include free high-speed Internet access, business meeting spaces with catering services available, free hot breakfast buffet, accessible rooms with 32” wide openings, full kitchen suites and a fitness center.
Source: The Residence Inn by Marriott
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company unwraps a fully-integrated social media campaign at Arabian Travel Market 2013
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC is leading the way in consumer engagement in the digital sphere at this year’s Arabian Travel Market, May 6-9, 2013 with a fully-integrated social media campaign that will offer visitors a unique interactive experience.
Through the @RitzCarlton Twitter handle, the team will provide live content and updates from the event in Dubai. With a sizeable number of The Ritz-Carlton Twitter followers comprising of trade partners, customers and the media, it is a perfect platform to initiate and build brand conversation relevant to the fair.
The introduction of a dedicated ‘Tweet Bar’ on The Ritz-Carlton stand HC5240 located in the Arena Hall, will give the brand’s global Twitter following access to news from the event as it unfolds including highlights from exclusive talks and seminars.
In addition, visitors checking in at ATM on Foursquare will receive tips on the best things to see and do in Dubai, as recommended by The Ritz-Carlton concierges from both hotels in the city. The Ritz-Carlton also uses Foursquare and The Ritz-Carlton Mobile App to tailor local content and provide engaging information relevant to their guests. This will be brought to life at ATM where a series of QR codes can be used to download property insights, including recipes from chefs and guided tours of hotels.
“Our social media interactions at Arabian Travel Market are a natural extension of our ‘Let Us Stay With You’ brand philosophy. We want to enrich the experience at the show for visitors, in addition to being a great luxury travel information resource for our Twitter followers by providing news as it is happening from the show,” said Chris Gabaldon, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. “Each of The Ritz-Carlton social media channels grow in importance to us year-over-year as our guests live more and more of their lives in the digital space. Use of Facebook alone already stands at 40% of time spent online in the UAE, 30% in Kuwait and 21% in Saudi Arabia making Facebook an increasingly important channel for us to converse with our Middle East guests.”
The effectiveness of The Ritz-Carlton social media direction and content has led to significant year-on-year increases across all leading platforms, including Facebook which has jumped 118 percent to more than one million fans across the company’s brand page and 48 hotel Facebook pages. In addition, the brand Facebook Page’s year-over-year growth in “People Talking About This” went up 746%.
To follow news from The Ritz-Carlton stand during Arabian Travel Market, follow the tweets from @RitzCarlton or the hashtag #ATMDubai.
Through the @RitzCarlton Twitter handle, the team will provide live content and updates from the event in Dubai. With a sizeable number of The Ritz-Carlton Twitter followers comprising of trade partners, customers and the media, it is a perfect platform to initiate and build brand conversation relevant to the fair.
The introduction of a dedicated ‘Tweet Bar’ on The Ritz-Carlton stand HC5240 located in the Arena Hall, will give the brand’s global Twitter following access to news from the event as it unfolds including highlights from exclusive talks and seminars.
In addition, visitors checking in at ATM on Foursquare will receive tips on the best things to see and do in Dubai, as recommended by The Ritz-Carlton concierges from both hotels in the city. The Ritz-Carlton also uses Foursquare and The Ritz-Carlton Mobile App to tailor local content and provide engaging information relevant to their guests. This will be brought to life at ATM where a series of QR codes can be used to download property insights, including recipes from chefs and guided tours of hotels.
“Our social media interactions at Arabian Travel Market are a natural extension of our ‘Let Us Stay With You’ brand philosophy. We want to enrich the experience at the show for visitors, in addition to being a great luxury travel information resource for our Twitter followers by providing news as it is happening from the show,” said Chris Gabaldon, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. “Each of The Ritz-Carlton social media channels grow in importance to us year-over-year as our guests live more and more of their lives in the digital space. Use of Facebook alone already stands at 40% of time spent online in the UAE, 30% in Kuwait and 21% in Saudi Arabia making Facebook an increasingly important channel for us to converse with our Middle East guests.”
The effectiveness of The Ritz-Carlton social media direction and content has led to significant year-on-year increases across all leading platforms, including Facebook which has jumped 118 percent to more than one million fans across the company’s brand page and 48 hotel Facebook pages. In addition, the brand Facebook Page’s year-over-year growth in “People Talking About This” went up 746%.
To follow news from The Ritz-Carlton stand during Arabian Travel Market, follow the tweets from @RitzCarlton or the hashtag #ATMDubai.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Hotel Blog Spotlight: Food & Drink
A roundup of delectable stories from hotels and other hotel-related blogs.
Loews Regency Hotel’s “Power Breakfast” Included in the Wall Street Journal on April 17 {Loews Hotels Blog}
Exploring Chateau Musar Lebanese wines at Quince {The May Fair Hotel Blog}
Zagat: Iconic Parker‘s Restaurant, and Parker House Rolls {Omni Hotels & Resorts Blog}
"In April we invite you to enjoy asparagus dishes in Bristol Hotel Opatija and join us on the Asparagus festival in Lovran until 30 April 2013." {Vienna International Hotels & Resorts blog}
Classic Desserts, Perfected Traditions {Chef Blog, Marriott}
Photo Credit: Omni Hotels & Resorts Blog
JFK proposed to Jacqueline Bouvier at Parker’s Restaurant, Table 40.
Loews Regency Hotel’s “Power Breakfast” Included in the Wall Street Journal on April 17 {Loews Hotels Blog}
Exploring Chateau Musar Lebanese wines at Quince {The May Fair Hotel Blog}
Zagat: Iconic Parker‘s Restaurant, and Parker House Rolls {Omni Hotels & Resorts Blog}
"In April we invite you to enjoy asparagus dishes in Bristol Hotel Opatija and join us on the Asparagus festival in Lovran until 30 April 2013." {Vienna International Hotels & Resorts blog}
Classic Desserts, Perfected Traditions {Chef Blog, Marriott}
Photo Credit: Omni Hotels & Resorts Blog
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Holland America Line Launches ‘4 Corners Of The World’ Facebook Sweepstakes to Celebrate 140th Anniversary
To celebrate its upcoming 140th anniversary April 18, 2013, Holland America Line is launching a sweepstakes on Facebook that will award four fans a cruise for two on any Holland America Line sailing of up to 14 days in an ocean-view stateroom, subject to availability. The sweepstakes ends May 8, 2013, at 10 a.m. PDT, and the four winners will be selected in a random drawing on or around May 13, 2013.
To enter the “4 Corners of the World” sweepstakes, visitors to Holland America Line’s Facebook page must “like” the company, click on the “Win a Cruise” tab then submit the required information. (The sweepstakes is limited to legal residents 18 years of age or older from the United States, District of Columbia, Canada — except Quebec — the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.)
“Holland America Line’s 140th anniversary is an exciting milestone and this sweepstakes is our way of saying thank you to our social community for their loyalty, devotion and enthusiasm over the years,” said Richard Meadows, executive vice president of sales, marketing and guest programs for Holland America Line. “Facebook is an easy and friendly way to engage our guests and fans, and we look forward to telling four lucky winners that they will enjoy a two-week vacation with us.”
In addition to the “4 Corners of the World” sweepstakes, the company is offering exceptional savings on a wide selection of 2013 cruises and Alaska CruiseTours, and 2014 winter/spring Exotic Voyages to celebrate its 140th anniversary. The savings include a $140 per stateroom credit on select sailings and extended Collectors’ Voyages, savings up to 50 percent off cruise fares, reduced deposits and free or reduced cruise fares for third and fourth guests who share the same stateroom.
With this promotion, a family of four could explore the beautiful shoreline of Canada and New England this summer on a seven-day cruise for just $749 per person for the first two guests in an ocean-view stateroom, while the two children would sail free in the same stateroom. Families looking for a magical voyage to the land of the midnight sun in northern Europe can take a 14-day cruise this summer, with the first two guests in an ocean-view stateroom for only $1,999 per person, and two children sailing free of charge in the same stateroom.
For more information about the Facebook sweepstakes, visit www.hollandamerica.com or the Plan a Cruise tab on their Facebook page.
Source: Holland America
To enter the “4 Corners of the World” sweepstakes, visitors to Holland America Line’s Facebook page must “like” the company, click on the “Win a Cruise” tab then submit the required information. (The sweepstakes is limited to legal residents 18 years of age or older from the United States, District of Columbia, Canada — except Quebec — the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.)
“Holland America Line’s 140th anniversary is an exciting milestone and this sweepstakes is our way of saying thank you to our social community for their loyalty, devotion and enthusiasm over the years,” said Richard Meadows, executive vice president of sales, marketing and guest programs for Holland America Line. “Facebook is an easy and friendly way to engage our guests and fans, and we look forward to telling four lucky winners that they will enjoy a two-week vacation with us.”
In addition to the “4 Corners of the World” sweepstakes, the company is offering exceptional savings on a wide selection of 2013 cruises and Alaska CruiseTours, and 2014 winter/spring Exotic Voyages to celebrate its 140th anniversary. The savings include a $140 per stateroom credit on select sailings and extended Collectors’ Voyages, savings up to 50 percent off cruise fares, reduced deposits and free or reduced cruise fares for third and fourth guests who share the same stateroom.
With this promotion, a family of four could explore the beautiful shoreline of Canada and New England this summer on a seven-day cruise for just $749 per person for the first two guests in an ocean-view stateroom, while the two children would sail free in the same stateroom. Families looking for a magical voyage to the land of the midnight sun in northern Europe can take a 14-day cruise this summer, with the first two guests in an ocean-view stateroom for only $1,999 per person, and two children sailing free of charge in the same stateroom.
For more information about the Facebook sweepstakes, visit www.hollandamerica.com or the Plan a Cruise tab on their Facebook page.
Source: Holland America
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Destination Spotlight: Resort Town Haapsalu in West-Estonia
Video courtesy of Visit Haapsalu on YouTube
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