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:



    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.











    Richard Branson, Founder at Virgin Group

    Friday, November 1, 2013

    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.

    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


    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


    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.




    Thursday, April 25, 2013

    Hotel Blog Spotlight: Food & Drink

    A roundup of delectable stories from hotels and other hotel-related blogs.

    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

    Thursday, January 10, 2013

    Friday, November 23, 2012

    Travel Inspiration: Tourism Blog Picks For 11-23-12

    A new, urban art park named after sculptor and academician Tapio Wirkkala inaugurated in Arabianranta!
    "At the end of October the Arabianranta district in Helsinki was enhanced by a new art park named after the late Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala and designed by celebrated American artist Robert Wilson."
    {Helsinki Tourism Blog}

    Pin It to Win It in Santa Barbara this Holiday Season!

    "Looking to treat yourself with a little holiday cheer? Santa Barbara invites you to use your creativity to inspire a Santa Barbara getaway and enter to win a vacation to The American Riviera®!"
    {The SB Post}

    Syros: not just a beautiful Greek island but also an excellent cultural destination

    "Syros is located in the centre of the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea. The largest town, Ermoupolis, is the capital of Syros and the Cyclades. It has always been a significant port town and during the 19th century it was even more significant than the port of Piraeus."
    {Visit Greece Blog}

    The Road to Old Terengganu

    "The deep seas off Terengganu may be rich in oil and gas reserves, making the east coast state among the region's leaders in the oil, gas and petrochemical industry, but some argue that its real treasures are all found on the mainland."
    {Tourism Malaysia Blog}

    Take a tour through Thailand's wine regions

    "You probably know the difference between Old World wines (from Europe) and New World wines (from the USA, South America, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa) but who has heard of ‘New Latitude Wines’?"
    {Tourism Thailand Blog}



    Thursday, September 6, 2012

    Travel Inspiration: Juneau Whale Watching [Video]


    Video Courtesy of Visit Juneau on YouTube


    A pod of humpback whales bubble net feeding near Juneau, Alaska.




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