Travel planning and booking site TripAdvisor® (www.tripadvisor.com) has acquired New York-based Citymaps (https://citymaps.com/), a social mapping platform that enables tourists to discover countless hidden gems and hot spots, near and far, all around the world. The website and app make it easy for consumers to find points of interest, navigate urban destinations and share favorite locations with friends.
"The Citymaps team understands how people experience their day through a maps lens," said Adam Medros, senior vice president, global product, TripAdvisor. "We are excited to welcome the team to the TripAdvisor family of brands to help TripAdvisor ensure its mapping features best address the needs of its users who are increasingly accessing the site on mobile devices."
"Over the past several years, we have built a popular mapping app that delivers socially-powered inspiration and exploration for travelers," said Elliot Cohen, CEO and co-founder of Citymaps. "Given our shared focus on helping travelers plan and experience a great trip, we look forward to working with the TripAdvisor team."
The importance of online mapping technology is increasingly significant in consumer usage for everyday situations, including tourism. In 2015, TripAdvisor's "TripBarometer Connected Traveler Report" revealed that 81 percent of U.S. travelers use maps on their smartphones to find their way around.
TripAdvisor's existing mapping features currently help consumers find, book and experience the best things destinations have to offer and receive millions of views per day.
Citymaps will continue to be run as a standalone business. Terms of the acquisition will not be disclosed.
Source: TripAdvisor
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Thursday, June 23, 2016
Social Media Jobs for 06/23/16
Love to travel and the world of social media? Start a career doing what you love. Browse listings for social media travel, tourism and hospitality jobs. May also include marketing jobs that involve some social media. All the best!
- PR & Social Media Coordinator - AIC Hotel Group Details
- Head of Social Media - The Points Guy Details
- Social Media Coordinator - Travel Salem (Salem, Oregon) Details
- Marketing Coordinator - Ojai Visitors Bureau (Ojai, California) Details
- SEO & Social Media Consultant - Congress Hotel South Beach (Miami FL Details
- Social Media Coordinator - Destination DC Details
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Sunday, May 1, 2016
Tour Operators—Blog an Itinerary
Dear Tour Operators,
We'd like to share your exciting adventures with our online community. Please provide the following details via email, along with a photo of reasonable file size/high quality (PNG or JPEG). Send to bostonpresssuite (at) gmail (dot) com
- Title of Itinerary
- Description of Itinerary (Day by Day)
- Your Location
- Years in Operation
- Tour Organization Website
- Contact Info
- A List of Your Social Media Channels
We reserve the right to edit all content submitted. We are especially interested in established tour businesses.
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group tours,
tour itineraries,
tour operators,
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Official US Tourism Offices on Pinterest
Travel Inspiration: A round-up of United States tourism offices on Pinterest
Alaska
https://www.pinterest.com/visitalaska
Arizona
https://www.pinterest.com/arizonatourism
Arkansas
https://www.pinterest.com/artourism
California
http://www.pinterest.com/visitcalifornia
Colorado
https://www.pinterest.com/visitcolorado
Connecticut
https://pinterest.com/visitct
Delaware
https://www.pinterest.com/visitdelaware
Florida
https://www.pinterest.com/visitflorida
Georgia
https://www.pinterest.com/exploregeorgia
Hawaii
https://www.pinterest.com/gohawaii
Idaho
https://www.pinterest.com/visitidaho
Illinois
https://www.pinterest.com/enjoyillinois
Indiana
http://pinterest.com/visitindiana
Iowa
https://www.pinterest.com/iowatourism
Kansas
http://pinterest.com/travelks
Kentucky
https://www.pinterest.com/kentuckytourism
Louisiana
https://www.pinterest.com/louisianatravel
Maine
https://www.pinterest.com/visitme
Maryland
https://www.pinterest.com/visitmaryland
Massachusetts
http://pinterest.com/visitma
Michigan
https://www.pinterest.com/puremichigan
Minnesota
https://www.pinterest.com/exploreminn
Mississippi
https://www.pinterest.com/visitms
Missouri
https://www.pinterest.com/visitmo
Montana
https://www.pinterest.com/visitmontana
Nebraska
https://www.pinterest.com/visitnebraska
Nevada
https://www.pinterest.com/TravelNV
New Hampshire
https://www.pinterest.com/visitnh
New Jersey
Pinterest account not found.
New Mexico
http://www.newmexico.org/pinterest
New York
https://www.pinterest.com/iloveny
North Carolina
https://www.pinterest.com/visitnc
North Dakota
https://www.pinterest.com/NDtourism
Ohio
https://www.pinterest.com/discoverohio
Oklahoma
http://pinterest.com/travelok
Oregon
https://www.pinterest.com/traveloregon
Pennsylvania
https://www.pinterest.com/visitpa
Rhode Island
https://www.pinterest.com/visitri
South Carolina
https://www.pinterest.com/discoversc
South Dakota
https://www.pinterest.com/travelsd
Tennessee
https://pinterest.com/tnvacation
Texas
https://www.pinterest.com/texastourism
Utah
https://www.pinterest.com/visitutah
Vermont
https://www.pinterest.com/vermonttourism
Virginia
https://www.pinterest.com/visitvirginia
Washington
Pinterest account not found.
West Virginia
https://www.pinterest.com/gotowv
Wisconsin
https://www.pinterest.com/travelwisconsin
Wyoming
https://www.pinterest.com/wyomingtourism
Visual America... here's a list of official #US #tourism offices on #Pinterest https://t.co/EFP7gBOvXu Enjoy! #socialmedia— Social Media Travel (@SocMediaTravel) April 20, 2016
Alaska
https://www.pinterest.com/visitalaska
Arizona
https://www.pinterest.com/arizonatourism
Arkansas
https://www.pinterest.com/artourism
California
http://www.pinterest.com/visitcalifornia
Colorado
https://www.pinterest.com/visitcolorado
Connecticut
https://pinterest.com/visitct
Delaware
https://www.pinterest.com/visitdelaware
Florida
https://www.pinterest.com/visitflorida
Georgia
https://www.pinterest.com/exploregeorgia
Hawaii
https://www.pinterest.com/gohawaii
Idaho
https://www.pinterest.com/visitidaho
Illinois
https://www.pinterest.com/enjoyillinois
Indiana
http://pinterest.com/visitindiana
Iowa
https://www.pinterest.com/iowatourism
Kansas
http://pinterest.com/travelks
Kentucky
https://www.pinterest.com/kentuckytourism
Louisiana
https://www.pinterest.com/louisianatravel
Maine
https://www.pinterest.com/visitme
Maryland
https://www.pinterest.com/visitmaryland
Massachusetts
http://pinterest.com/visitma
Michigan
https://www.pinterest.com/puremichigan
Minnesota
https://www.pinterest.com/exploreminn
Mississippi
https://www.pinterest.com/visitms
Missouri
https://www.pinterest.com/visitmo
Montana
https://www.pinterest.com/visitmontana
Nebraska
https://www.pinterest.com/visitnebraska
Nevada
https://www.pinterest.com/TravelNV
New Hampshire
https://www.pinterest.com/visitnh
New Jersey
Pinterest account not found.
New Mexico
http://www.newmexico.org/pinterest
New York
https://www.pinterest.com/iloveny
North Carolina
https://www.pinterest.com/visitnc
North Dakota
https://www.pinterest.com/NDtourism
Ohio
https://www.pinterest.com/discoverohio
Oklahoma
http://pinterest.com/travelok
Oregon
https://www.pinterest.com/traveloregon
Pennsylvania
https://www.pinterest.com/visitpa
Rhode Island
https://www.pinterest.com/visitri
South Carolina
https://www.pinterest.com/discoversc
South Dakota
https://www.pinterest.com/travelsd
Tennessee
https://pinterest.com/tnvacation
Texas
https://www.pinterest.com/texastourism
Utah
https://www.pinterest.com/visitutah
Vermont
https://www.pinterest.com/vermonttourism
Virginia
https://www.pinterest.com/visitvirginia
Washington
Pinterest account not found.
West Virginia
https://www.pinterest.com/gotowv
Wisconsin
https://www.pinterest.com/travelwisconsin
Wyoming
https://www.pinterest.com/wyomingtourism
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
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Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Social Media Jobs For 02/09/16
Today's Featured Jobs
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Sunday, February 7, 2016
Travel Inspiration on Social Media Starring Country Houses, Cottages & Villas
A #tour of the #cotswolds and a #creamtea at https://t.co/50J3khDHNB Great #daytrip from #London #ttot #travel #tea pic.twitter.com/Yrq3XhGB7Z— CottageTour (@CottageTour) February 3, 2016
Discover @armathwaitehall today. An award winning luxury Country House Hotel & Spa set in the English Lake District pic.twitter.com/xssPogBKug— POB Hotels (@pobhotels) February 5, 2016
Bright & spacious country house, currently available to #Rent in #Bedford. https://t.co/WTbaFyvjn5 #CountryLets pic.twitter.com/kEkLzVTLkl— Knight Frank (@knightfrank) January 28, 2016
A Restored Country-House 'Casale Belvedere' For Sale In #Umbria https://t.co/FBB6NuCjVA via @ItalyMagazine #Perugia pic.twitter.com/UC9XxTFm09— Italy Magazine (@ItalyMagazine) January 27, 2016
Terrace with view - villa on chic Aeolian island of Panarea. #interiordesign #architecture @INTERlORS #photography pic.twitter.com/kvExXV6fCm— Adam Butler (@adambutler65) January 31, 2016
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social media,
twitter,
villas
Friday, January 8, 2016
Ski, Après-Ski, Fashion & Style, Design & Architecture
Ski Season Inspiration—A closeup of beautiful ski resorts, lodges, chalets, ski fashion & style, architecture and more.
Labels:
apres ski,
luxury chalets,
ski,
ski fashion,
ski lodges,
ski resorts
Social Media Job Listings For 01/08/16
Love to travel and the world of social media? Start a career doing what you love. Browse listings for social media travel and tourism jobs. May also include other travel/tourism marketing jobs that involve some social media. All the best!
Social Media Coordinator - Morrissey Hospitality Details
Social Media Guest Services Specialist - Hilton Hill Country Hotel and Spa (San Antonio, TX) Details
Sports Sales Manager - Snohomish County Tourism Bureau (Lynnwood, WA) Details
Director of Social Media - Visit Philadelphia Details
Marketing Product Coordinator - Fresh Tracks Canada Details
Digital Marketing Coordinator - Indus Travels, Inc. (Richmond, BC) Details
Content Marketing Specialist, US Leisure Market - Destination Canada Details
Marketing Communications / Social Media Intern - Trip Elephant, Inc. (Toronto, ON) Details
Social Media Marketing Coordinator - Capital Resorts Group Details
Social Media Marketing Manager - JetSmarter Details
Marketing & Social Media Manager - Chateau Elan Winery & Resort (Braselton, GA) Details
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Social Media Coordinator - Morrissey Hospitality Details
Social Media Guest Services Specialist - Hilton Hill Country Hotel and Spa (San Antonio, TX) Details
Sports Sales Manager - Snohomish County Tourism Bureau (Lynnwood, WA) Details
Director of Social Media - Visit Philadelphia Details
Marketing Product Coordinator - Fresh Tracks Canada Details
Digital Marketing Coordinator - Indus Travels, Inc. (Richmond, BC) Details
Content Marketing Specialist, US Leisure Market - Destination Canada Details
Marketing Communications / Social Media Intern - Trip Elephant, Inc. (Toronto, ON) Details
Social Media Marketing Coordinator - Capital Resorts Group Details
Social Media Marketing Manager - JetSmarter Details
Marketing & Social Media Manager - Chateau Elan Winery & Resort (Braselton, GA) Details
View more job listings
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Social Media Job Listings For 12/29/15
Today's Featured Social Media Travel & Tourism Jobs:
Social Media Cluster Manager - TPG Hospitality Details
Social Media Manager - MGM Resorts International (Las Vegas, NV) Details
Social Media / Marketing - Loews Hotels (Chicago, IL) Details
Corporate Social Media Marketing Intern - Omni Corporate Solutions, Ltd. Details
Social Media Marketer - Entertainment District (Kalamazoo, MI) Details
Intern / Winter / Social Media - Priceline (Norwalk, CT) Details
Marketing Director - TUI Group Details
Digital Marketing Specialist - Collette (Providence, Rhode Island) Details
Marketing and Social Media Coordinator - Chloe Johnston Experiences Details
Public Relations and Social Media Intern - Los Angeles Intl Airport Details
Entry Level Social Media/Marketing Manager - Wedding Guide Chicago Details
Social Media Product Manager - Hilton Worldwide Details
View more job listings
Social Media Cluster Manager - TPG Hospitality Details
Social Media Manager - MGM Resorts International (Las Vegas, NV) Details
Social Media / Marketing - Loews Hotels (Chicago, IL) Details
Corporate Social Media Marketing Intern - Omni Corporate Solutions, Ltd. Details
Social Media Marketer - Entertainment District (Kalamazoo, MI) Details
Intern / Winter / Social Media - Priceline (Norwalk, CT) Details
Marketing Director - TUI Group Details
Digital Marketing Specialist - Collette (Providence, Rhode Island) Details
Marketing and Social Media Coordinator - Chloe Johnston Experiences Details
Public Relations and Social Media Intern - Los Angeles Intl Airport Details
Entry Level Social Media/Marketing Manager - Wedding Guide Chicago Details
Social Media Product Manager - Hilton Worldwide Details
View more job listings
Monday, October 12, 2015
Destination Spotlight: Czech Traditions
Video courtesy of Czech Tourism on YouTube
Labels:
destinations,
tourism boards,
travel europe
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Resort Blogs: Today's Picks
Guess the First Snowfall of 6" or More Contest [Park City Blog]
Park City, Utah
Golf or Gourmet Escape Packages [Kiawah Island Golf Resort Blog]
Kiawah Island, South Carolina
A Secluded Scuba [Grand Lucayan Beach & Golf Resort Blog]
In the Heart of the Sea Experience [Nantucket Island Resorts' Blog]
Top 10 Things To Do At The Springs [The Springs Resort & Spa]
Labels:
resort blogs,
resorts,
travel inspiration
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Summer Travel Inspiration: Tourism Blog Picks For 06/04/15
Photo courtesy of Johan Willner/imagebank.sweden.se
Top 5 Tips for Summer in Helsinki [Visit Helsinki Tourism Blog]
Getting back to basics is easy with these intimate farm stays around South Africa [South African Tourism Blog]
Hiyashi Chuka: Ramen's Summertime Sibling [Visit Japan Tourism Blog]
Top 5 Ways to Enjoy Summer in Skåne [Visit Sweden Tourism Blog]
How To: Summer in Whistler [Tourism Whistler Blog]
Five Must-See Countryside Festivals [Visit England Tourism Blog]
20 Things to Do in Michigan This Summer [Pure Michigan Tourism Blog]
Six Summer Walks With Spectacular Picnic Spots [Visit Scotland Tourism Blog]
Top 6 Beaches in the Greek Islands [Visit Greece Tourism Blog]
5 Easy Waterfall Hikes for Georgia Families [Explore Georgia Tourism Blog]
Five Refreshing Summer Lake Getaways [Visit Virginia Tourism Blog]
20 Things to Do in Michigan This Summer [Pure Michigan Tourism Blog]
Six Summer Walks With Spectacular Picnic Spots [Visit Scotland Tourism Blog]
Top 6 Beaches in the Greek Islands [Visit Greece Tourism Blog]
5 Easy Waterfall Hikes for Georgia Families [Explore Georgia Tourism Blog]
Five Refreshing Summer Lake Getaways [Visit Virginia Tourism Blog]
Top 5 Tips for Summer in Helsinki [Visit Helsinki Tourism Blog]
Getting back to basics is easy with these intimate farm stays around South Africa [South African Tourism Blog]
Hiyashi Chuka: Ramen's Summertime Sibling [Visit Japan Tourism Blog]
Top 5 Ways to Enjoy Summer in Skåne [Visit Sweden Tourism Blog]
How To: Summer in Whistler [Tourism Whistler Blog]
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Friday, July 4, 2014
Social Media Travel & Tourism Jobs/Internships for 07/04/14
Today's Featured Social Media Travel & Tourism Jobs
Public Relations Social Media Coordinator - State of Montana Details
Social Media Campaign Specialist - Wyndham Vacation Ownership Details
Digital Content Manager - Stealth Travel Details
Social Media & Communications Manager - FantaSea Resorts Details
Social Media/PR Specialist - Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas Details
Director of Public Relations/Social Media - Loews Chicago Hotel Details
Travel Industry Social Media Intern - Travel Zap Inc. Details
Social Media Marketing Internship - Avalanture Details
Social Media Intern - Travel Spike Details
Social Media & Event Planning - Pursue Travel Details
Social Media Assistant - Express Travel (Miami) Details
Marketing-Social Media Intern - American Society of Travel Agents Details
Social Media Specialist - Best Cruises and Travel Now, LLC Details
Social Media Manager - The Inverness Hotel & Conference Center Details
View more job listings
Get the latest social media travel & tourism news and insights in real-time:
twitter.com/SocMediaTravel
Public Relations Social Media Coordinator - State of Montana Details
Social Media Campaign Specialist - Wyndham Vacation Ownership Details
Digital Content Manager - Stealth Travel Details
Social Media & Communications Manager - FantaSea Resorts Details
Social Media/PR Specialist - Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas Details
Director of Public Relations/Social Media - Loews Chicago Hotel Details
Travel Industry Social Media Intern - Travel Zap Inc. Details
Social Media Marketing Internship - Avalanture Details
Social Media Intern - Travel Spike Details
Social Media & Event Planning - Pursue Travel Details
Social Media Assistant - Express Travel (Miami) Details
Marketing-Social Media Intern - American Society of Travel Agents Details
Social Media Specialist - Best Cruises and Travel Now, LLC Details
Social Media Manager - The Inverness Hotel & Conference Center Details
View more job listings
Get the latest social media travel & tourism news and insights in real-time:
twitter.com/SocMediaTravel
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
MSC Cruises Collaborates With We Are Social To Strengthen Global Social Media Strategy
MSC Cruises has joined forces with We Are Social to develop its global social media strategy. MSC Cruises will work with We Are Social to strengthen the content strategy that lies at the heart of the conversation between MSC Cruises and various local followers all over the world.
We Are Social will activate an international team of 450 specialists based in 8 different international offices, a structure that will enable it to define and coordinate a creative approach that is consistent with each country’s needs.
MSC Cruises has always placed great importance in developing a relationship and dialogue with the wide community of holidaymakers and cruisers, so the new collaboration with We Are Social will allow MSC to enhance its knowledge of the needs of travelers and potential travelers in different countries and address them.
“This new partnership with We Are Social marks a ramping-up of our drive to engage with diverse online communities in ways that traditional marketing cannot. This is proof that MSC Cruises believes and invests in the potential of social media“ declared Luca Catzola, MSC Cruises Chief Marketing Officer.
“We will be rolling out exciting new content on all of our platforms as we head towards a bright future” added David Arcifa, MSC Cruises Corporate Social Media Manager.
Social media already plays an important role in the way MSC Cruises talks to travelers and cruise lovers, with the use of of a dedicated hashtag #MedWayOfLife, with over 2.4million Facebook fans, five million views on its dedicated YouTube channel, 80,000 Twitter followers and a burgeoning Instagram fanbase.
We Are Social Italia cofounders and managing directors Gabriele Cucinella, Stefano Maggi and Ottavio Nava stated: “Brands are understanding the increasing importance of a strategic and creative coordination of social activities. Our collaboration with MSC Cruises represents another step forward in this direction, to allow the evolution of the brand’s social thinking.”
// Source: MSC Cruises
We Are Social will activate an international team of 450 specialists based in 8 different international offices, a structure that will enable it to define and coordinate a creative approach that is consistent with each country’s needs.
MSC Cruises has always placed great importance in developing a relationship and dialogue with the wide community of holidaymakers and cruisers, so the new collaboration with We Are Social will allow MSC to enhance its knowledge of the needs of travelers and potential travelers in different countries and address them.
“This new partnership with We Are Social marks a ramping-up of our drive to engage with diverse online communities in ways that traditional marketing cannot. This is proof that MSC Cruises believes and invests in the potential of social media“ declared Luca Catzola, MSC Cruises Chief Marketing Officer.
“We will be rolling out exciting new content on all of our platforms as we head towards a bright future” added David Arcifa, MSC Cruises Corporate Social Media Manager.
Social media already plays an important role in the way MSC Cruises talks to travelers and cruise lovers, with the use of of a dedicated hashtag #MedWayOfLife, with over 2.4million Facebook fans, five million views on its dedicated YouTube channel, 80,000 Twitter followers and a burgeoning Instagram fanbase.
We Are Social Italia cofounders and managing directors Gabriele Cucinella, Stefano Maggi and Ottavio Nava stated: “Brands are understanding the increasing importance of a strategic and creative coordination of social activities. Our collaboration with MSC Cruises represents another step forward in this direction, to allow the evolution of the brand’s social thinking.”
// Source: MSC Cruises
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Win Fabulous Prizes! Travel & Lifestyle Social Media Contests
Discover exciting travel and lifestyle contests... Today's roundup:
- Frontier Airlines Says “We Win. You Win.”Facebook Contest - You don't have to be in Sochi to win big! For each gold medal USA wins at the Winter Games, Frontier will match with a one percent promo code towards a future flight with Frontier. The grand prize winner will receive $1,000 towards a future Frontier flight and USA apparel. The winner will be selected on Feb. 25, 2014.
- BNBFinder's Monthly Pinterest Contest "A Weekend Inn" - Plan your dream B&B excursion and win a $25 BNBFinder Travel Gift Certificate.
- AMResorts' Dream Destination Wedding Pinterest Contest - Win a 3 night stay at participating resorts; enter by February 28, 2014.
- Wild Dunes Resort's (South Carolina) 'I Do' Pinterest Contest - Win a romantic getaway for two; enter by February 28, 2014.
- Pin to win a Dream Stay on the Caribbean island of Antigua - Courtesy of Budget Travel & Elite Island Resorts; enter by February 15, 2014.
- Month of Romance: Terranea Resort's Social Media Photo Contest - Win a 2 night stay at Terranea Resort with a bottle of champagne; enter by February 28, 2014.
- Anthony's Key Resort (Honduras) Photo Contest - 1st prize: FREE 7 night at AKR for 1; 2nd prize: 50% discount on a 7 night package for 1; 3rd prize: 25% descount a a 7 night package for 1. Enter by December 31, 2014.
- Like on Facebook to win one of 4 mini breaks in Melbourne with Oaks Hotelsw & Resorts
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Quotable: Share Your Social Media Expertise
Are you in the business of helping brands reach their social media goals? Maybe you came across an interesting, poignant quote/tip that's worth a mention. We'd love to publish your social media tips and quotes.
Write to socmediatravel (at) gmail (dot) com or share in the comments section.
Sample:
Embracing social media isn’t just a bit of fun, it is a vital way to communicate, keep your ear to the ground and improve your business.
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Write to socmediatravel (at) gmail (dot) com or share in the comments section.
Sample:
Embracing social media isn’t just a bit of fun, it is a vital way to communicate, keep your ear to the ground and improve your business.
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Richard Branson, Founder at Virgin Group
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Thursday, November 14, 2013
Destination Spotlight: AmaWaterways Danube River Cruise Excursion to Bucharest, Romania
Video courtesy of AmaWaterways on YouTube
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