Social Media Travel & Tourism Worldwide

Friday, August 26, 2016

Destination Spotlight: Tropical Locales

Discover luxurious villas, and hideaways in the Caribbean, Bermuda and beyond! Visit https://www.pinterest.com/travelmedia/tropical-island-bliss

The Boston Press Suite Travel & :Lifestyle Media

TripAdvisor Acquires New York-based Citymaps, a Social Mapping Platform

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

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
Content & Social Media Executive - Cheapflights Details
Social Media & Guest Engagement Specialist - Sunwing Travel Group (Canada) 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.

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Official US Tourism Offices on Pinterest

Travel Inspiration: A round-up of United States tourism offices on Pinterest

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

Alabama
https://www.pinterest.com/alabamatourism

Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Submit a Social Media Travel Infographic

To submit an infographic for publication, send as a jpeg file to socmediatravel (at) gmail (dot) com. Include a headline with your submission and a link to your website/blog.

Your submission is on a voluntary basis. No payment involved. In exchange, we will offer free publicity. All submissions are subject to review and approval.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Social Media Jobs For 02/09/16

Today's Featured Jobs

#SocialMedia Lead @Airbnb https://t.co/UGrNEh1li6 #jobs #travel
— Social Media Travel (@SocMediaTravel) February 9, 2016

#SocialMedia Coordinator @BookIt https://t.co/W9Lusz57OT #jobs #travel
— Social Media Travel (@SocMediaTravel) February 9, 2016

#SocialMedia and #DigitalContent Coordinator @gohawaii https://t.co/X9US6C9zoU #jobs #tourism
— Social Media Travel (@SocMediaTravel) February 9, 2016

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Sunday, February 7, 2016

Travel Inspiration on Social Media Starring Country Houses, Cottages & Villas

A delightful selection of charming escapes as seen on Twitter.

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

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.

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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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

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Monday, October 12, 2015

Destination Spotlight: Czech Traditions

Video courtesy of Czech Tourism on YouTube

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Resort Blogs: Today's Picks

A roundup of handpicked blog posts from resorts around the world. Here are today's five 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]

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Summer Travel Inspiration: Tourism Blog Picks For 06/04/15

Photo courtesy of Johan Willner/imagebank.sweden.se

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]

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

The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa "Wedding of the Century" Instagram Contest Ends May 31, 2015.

Marriott Content Studio & Marriott Hotels premiere original short film 'French Kiss' via YouTube

Courtesy of Marriott on YouTube

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

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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

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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—	Richard Branson, Founder at Virgin Group