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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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

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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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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Destination Spotlight: Czech Traditions

Video courtesy of Czech Tourism on YouTube

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]

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]

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

Related Article: Hospitality Net

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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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

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

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

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Destination Spotlight: AmaWaterways Danube River Cruise Excursion to Bucharest, Romania

Video courtesy of AmaWaterways on YouTube

Dallas: Bigger Than Ever [Promotional Video Clip]

Video courtesy of Dallas Visitors Bureau on YouTube

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.

Destination Spotlight: Zimbabwe A World of Wonders

Video courtesy of Zimbabwe Tourism on YouTube

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:

‘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

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

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.

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

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

Destination Spotlight: Resort Town Haapsalu in West-Estonia

Video courtesy of Visit Haapsalu on YouTube

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}

Travel Inspiration: Juneau Whale Watching [Video]

Video Courtesy of Visit Juneau on YouTube


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

Win a Trip! 3 Social Media Contests

Social Media Travel Contests

• Win a 6* Luxury Holiday to Mauritius - Constance Hotels
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• Win a Family Holiday in Menorca - Thomas Cook
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• Long Weekend For a Year Contest - Delta Hotels & Resorts
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Social Media Travel & Tourism Jobs for 7-5-2012

Today's Featured Travel & Tourism Jobs 

• Contractor - Social Media Marketer/Blogger - Sabre Holdings
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• Senior Digital Product Manager - Sierra Club
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• Social Media & Digital Marketing - Oregon Athletic Clubs Administration
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• Intern - Social Media - United Airlines
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• Social Media Marketing Intern - Hertz
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To view prior listings, click here

VISIT FLORIDA Launches Summer 2012 Social Media Campaign

On May 25, 2012, VISIT FLORIDA - the state’s official tourism marketing corporation - announced the launch of its newest social media-based campaign to increase awareness of Florida as a summer vacation destination. The campaign features “Florida’s Three for Free Giveaway” sweepstakes, where participants can enter to win a grand prize of three personally selected Florida vacation packages. In addition to the three-vacation grand prize, VISIT FLORIDA will award nine other single-vacation prizes.

Participants may enter daily through June 30 at VISIT FLORIDA’s Facebook page and at VISITFLORIDA.com/threeforfree.

“VISIT FLORIDA worked with our tourism industry partners across the state to put together 12 unique prize packages that demonstrate the broad range of vacation options available in the Sunshine State,” said Chris Thompson, President and CEO of VISIT FLORIDA. “There truly is something for everyone in Florida and creating a sweepstakes that allows participants to build their own grand prize is a great way to showcase the diverse destinations we are all so proud to share with our visitors.”

The five-week campaign, which is expected to garner more than 425 million impressions, kicked off with targeted Facebook and Twitter ad buys. VISIT FLORIDA worked closely with the two social media giants to develop a highly-defined target audience that includes families and couples throughout the North and Southeast who are interested in summer drive travel. As a way to continue the campaign’s momentum, house ads on VISITFLORIDA.com and a dedicated email blast to e-newsletter subscribers will begin in early June.

In the summer of 2011, VISIT FLORIDA conducted a highly-successful Facebook-driven campaign that became the subject of white papers from Facebook and Wildfire - the Facebook marketing software provider that produced the applications used in the sweepstakes. A Nielsen study on the “Sunshine Moments” campaign showed a 10-point increase in intent to visit Florida and a significantly improved opinion among the state’s key demographic of 25-34 year olds.

“The big idea behind this summer’s campaign is to inspire visitors with an amazing collection of travel experiences that can only be found in the Sunshine State,” said Will Seccombe, Chief Marketing Officer of VISIT FLORIDA. “On the strength of the Florida brand, a compelling sweepstakes and a targeted social media plan, we expect to equal or even exceed last year’s visitor engagement levels.”

Travel + Leisure Recognizes the Best in Social Media With the First Annual SMITTY Awards

On Thursday, June 7, 2012, numerous travel and tourism organizations were recognized for their innovations in the social media space at the first annual Travel + Leisure Social Media in Travel & Tourism Awards (The SMITTYS).

"The SMITTYs came about when we saw travel companies doing some pretty cool things in the social media space, and we wanted to recognize their efforts. So we asked airlines, tourism boards, car-rental companies, tour operators, cruise lines, and others to give us their best efforts from 2011." -Travel + Leisure

Meet the judges and the winners.

Connecticut Tourism: New Branding Campaign Unveiled

On Monday, May 14, 2012, the state of Connecticut unveiled its new branding campaign, entitled ‘Still Revolutionary’. The campaign, part of a two-year, $27 million dollar initiative to bolster tourism, will include TV, radio, print, and digital advertising. The new logo will also appear on the state’s social media channels.

“While neighboring states have engaged in vigorous campaigns to attract tourism dollars, Connecticut has languished, and as a result, we were literally taken off the tourism map. Starting today, we begin to change that,” said Governor Malloy. “Still Revolutionary speaks to Connecticut’s deep roots in the founding of this country and reminds us that we still have that independent, revolutionary spirit. For centuries we have been the home of literary greats, innovators and natural wonders — an incredibly diverse array of products and talent, all right here in Connecticut. We are a beautiful state, and we are very proud of our history, even as we look toward our future. It’s time we did a better job of telling that story.”

Throughout the lead-up to the launch of this new campaign, the Connecticut team engaged more than 1,500 residents, soliciting advice and feedback. DECD’s “What’s Your Connecticut Story?” project, which invites residents and visitors to share what they love most about living, working, and visiting Connecticut, also helped inform the state’s strategic direction for the campaign.

Idaho’s New Tourism Marketing Campaign Lets Visitors Star in Their Own Idaho Adventure Videos

The Idaho Division of Tourism has announced the launch of its 2012 prime season marketing campaign, My ID. Designed to showcase the state’s scenic beauty, affordable family-friendly destinations and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, My ID encourages visitors to interact with personalized content featured on the official Idaho travel website, http://www.visitidaho.org.

Utilizing innovative patented photo-personalized technology developed by PixFusion, a leader in personalized entertainment and composite imagery across all media formats, My ID invites visitors to cast themselves, family, and friends in any of three entertaining Idaho online adventure videos:

• Agent 208 (Experience the mystery and intrigue of Idaho in this spy adventure.)
• Are We There Yet? (The entire family will enjoy this RV trip through Idaho.) 
• Adventures in Loving (Romance is alive and well in Idaho.)

To take part in the online adventure, all you need is a sense of humor and photos from your computer or Facebook account. Once created, the video may be shared via social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. Guests may also put themselves into any of eight customizable postcards, add a message and send them to friends and loved ones.

“This is an amusing, innovative way to share all the great vacation possibilities in our state,” says Karen Ballard, Idaho Division of Tourism Administrator. "Friends and family who appreciate Idaho will help share the story on how fun an Idaho vacation can be. We’re excited to combine PixFusion’s interactive elements to showcase the scenery and activities that make Idaho special,” Ballard added.

“‘Imagine yourself here’ just took another big leap with the Idaho Division of Tourism’s new campaign,” commented Rich Maryyanek, CMO PixFusion. “In this incredibly fun campaign, people not only get to see what Idaho has to offer families, but see themselves as they go for the ride.”

The My ID integrated campaign also includes an online sweepstakes, targeted print and online advertising, PR/social media outreach and video assets. Communications will focus on Idaho’s larger destinations like Coeur d’Alene and Sun Valley, as well as the smaller communities that offer a wealth of recreational activities, events and attractions.

During the twenty-two week sweepstakes, weekly giveaways will be announced on Fridays and visitors may enter on http://www.visitidaho.org/MyID via email, Facebook or Twitter. Sample sweepstakes prizes include overnight stays, whitewater rafting trips, attraction passes, event tickets and even multi-day destination packages.

For more information on all things related to Idaho tourism or to order a 2012 Idaho Travel Guide, visit http://www.visitidaho.org.

Source: PR Web

Kempinski Hotels Selects Revinate as Social Media Solution

Revinate, the new standard for guest satisfaction for the hospitality industry, today announced that Kempinski Hotels S.A. has partnered with Revinate across its portfolio of 71 luxury hotels in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe. The global rollout of Revinate is happening in-line with Kempinski’s new social media strategy to ensure that success can be tracked and measured.

Kempinski property and corporate staff will be using the software platform to both manage the properties’ online reviews and drive new business and loyalty with Revinate’s social media solution. In addition, General Managers and the Corporate Operations Department will be using Revinate GS2 Reports as part of their management reporting, ensuring that social media and online reviews will become operationalized, much like traditional guest satisfaction.

Kempinski selected Revinate after an in-depth, multi-vendor evaluation process. Revinate won the business based on its comprehensive, multi-language review coverage and its rich feature set. Alexander Noak, Corporate Manager Digital Strategy at Kempinksi Hotels S.A. explains, “I was looking for a way to differentiate ourselves from our competitors and we can do that through our reviews. Of all the tools we looked at, only Revinate provides a solution that allows us to use our online reviews to influence conversion. Revinate’s Social Buzz makes it quick and easy to select and post quotes from reviews on our own sites to ensure that our shoppers have trusted guest feedback to give them confidence in their booking decisions with us.”

Kempinski Hotels S.A. is an exciting new partnership for Revinate, who is already viewed as the gold standard in online reputation management for hospitality in North America. Marc Heyneker, Co-Founder and VP of Sales says, “With our recent addition of comprehensive global review coverage in all languages, Revinate is now actively expanding its services to address the needs of international customers. Having a large, well-established luxury brand like Kempinski select Revinate is a great testament to our solution’s strength and value overseas, and helps pave the way for our future growth across global markets.”


Source: PR Web

Coral Hotels & Resorts Launches New Website With Great Use of Social Media Integration

As part of its 2012 marketing strategy, Coral Hotels & Resorts recently unveiled its new website. Michel Noblet, President & CEO, HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings, said, “The new Coral Hotels & Resorts website, like most hotel websites, is an important e-commerce tool and is more significant than ever in an increasingly social, online world.

“First and foremost,our new website has been designed to make the booking processeasier and simpler for our users as well as to help find quickly the information they are looking for. It allows visitors to experience our brand in the most optimum setting that in turn will ensure the ideal outcome for our business.”

Today for most consumers, the online journey starts with Google. Other destinations such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are equally important and are often a gateway to another. Michel stressed, “Our new website is well integrated with social media and will act as a promotional partner with the latest platforms of communication to maximize our company’s digital ROI.”

Girma Wossensseged, VP – E-commerce Development, HMH, said, “Coral Hotels & Resorts website provides a compelling user experience. It is highly interactive with implementation of many interesting features such as contests, management tips, blogs, newsletter, mobile apps that have been driving more traffic to the site.

The new website has been extremely well received by the Coral customers. “We have had an excellent feedback. There has been an increase in the number of visitors as well as the conversion rate.

For more information please visit www.coral-international.com


Source: Coral Hotels & Resorts

Canada's Top Social Media Maven Partners With Contiki Holidays

Nadine Sykora, the recipient of the 2011 Digi Award for Canada's Top Social Media Maven, has partnered with Contiki Holidays for a three month adventure through New Zealand and Asia.

The upbeat Sykora is a young Canadian video content creator, world traveler, and internet personality.

Follow her journey with Contiki via her website, YouTube Channel and on Twitter.

Video Courtesy of Hey Nadine on YouTube

Revinate Launches Comprehensive Social Media Solution for Restaurants

Revinate, the next generation of guest satisfaction has announced its much anticipated restaurant solution. This innovative new solution for restaurants leverages Revinate’s experience as the leading social media solution for thousands of hotels worldwide. Now, restaurant brands, management companies, owners and operators can benefit from the powerful online reputation platform that global hotel companies such as Hyatt Hotels, Sofitel and Kempinski rely on daily to engage guests and manage guest satisfaction.

Revinate’s restaurant solution provides a single dashboard to manage all online reviews, mobile check-ins and social media mentions, and includes sophisticated trending and sentiment analysis. With Revinate, restaurateurs can now monitor feedback for their restaurants and their selected competitors across millions of sites in real time, and then easily engage with customers on top review sites and social networks – the locations where most diners now select restaurants and make reservations. This new service, available for an affordable monthly subscription fee, is designed to be easy enough for any employee to use, regardless of technical ability.

“I can’t think of any software service that is more valuable for an individual restaurant or chain today. I spent 20+ plus years in the restaurant industry in operational roles and I only wish this software was available for me when I was struggling to figure out where our restaurants were strong and where we needed to invest resources. With Revinate, you can easily pinpoint operational problems and fix them before they become serious and costly issues,” says Clark S. Kincaid, Ph.D, Associate Professor at UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration.

Orient-Express’s Jeff Webster, Public Relations and Digital Media Manager, North America, says, “Online review sites and social media are critically important to our business, which makes sense given the passion people have towards food and the research consumers do to discover new restaurants. Revinate saves us an incredible amount of time, aggregating all reviews and review scores into a single location so we can quickly assess guest satisfaction and understand how we're measuring up against our competitors. We can then focus more energy on building brand visibility, engaging with customers and driving new business."

A long-time hotel client, Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants has also been using Revinate’s restaurant solution to manage their restaurants’ online reputation. Jeff Brown, Area Director of Restaurant Operations, says, “Revinate has become a critical tool for us to monitor and track our online reviews. Restaurants are incredibly susceptible to a loss in revenue as a result of bad online reviews so it’s incredibly important to know what people are saying in real time. Revinate allows us to stay in-tune to what people are saying, and allows us to easily act, for example, by publicly responding to reviews or opening tickets to assign responsibility should issues arise that can be remedied.”

“Our restaurant solution was designed in close collaboration with restaurant managers from hospitality companies who have long trusted Revinate,” says Jay Ashton, co-founder and CEO of Revinate. “With thousands of hotels relying on Revinate every day, it’s a natural progression for us to also help restaurants use public reviews and social media to grow their businesses, and we’re thrilled to be launching our innovative restaurant solution today.”

Restaurants interested in learning more can visit http://www.revinate.com/for-restaurants or email info(at)revinate(dot)com.


Source: PR Newswire

Unlock Columbus - A Social Media Adventure in Columbus, GA

Video Courtesy of Columbus Georgia CVB on YouTube

Orbitz.com Launches "Gift It Forward" Facebook Contest

This holiday season, Orbitz Facebook fans will have the chance to recognize individuals who make the world a better place with the gift of travel through the Orbitz "Gift It Forward" contest on Facebook. Whether saving someone a trip to the store or helping to save the world, the "Gift It Forward" contest allows Orbitz Facebook fans to nominate a deserving neighbor, co-worker, family member, or friend for a well-deserved luxury vacation to Mexico.

"The wonderful thing about the Gift It Forward contest is that it allows our fans to nominate others for the good things they've done," said Chris Orton, president of Orbitz.com. "Orbitz is excited to provide a much-needed vacation to those who have gone above and beyond, and Gift It Forward is a great way for deserving people to be recognized for their actions."

To nominate someone for "Gift It Forward," visit the Orbitz Facebook page and complete a short form describing why the person nominated deserves to win. After submitting the form, the nominator must inform the nominee that they need to "Gift It Forward" and nominate someone else for their entry to be valid. Orbitz will award six travel packages to the nominees and their nominators for all-inclusive luxury trips to Mexico. Orbitz will also award fans with pairs of round-trip airline tickets throughout the contest just for submitting a nomination. Nominations are accepted now through December 9.

Orbitz will select ten finalists based on a combination of relevance, quality, and creativity. Orbitz Facebook fans will then vote for their favorite story. The top three finalists and those who nominated them can win one of these grand prizes:

• First Place: Vouchers for round-trip airfare, one all-inclusive 4-night stay at the Paradisus Playa Del Carmen La Perla for two and $800 in spending cash; and one 5-night stay at the Palace Resorts for two including meals, beverages, and $800 in spending cash.

• Second Place: Vouchers for round-trip airfare, one all-inclusive 5-night stay at Marival Residences & World Spa for two including unlimited tours and unlimited golf green fees, and $700 in spending cash; and one 5-night all-inclusive stay at the Riu Santa Fe for two, including $575 in spending cash.

• Third Place: Vouchers for round-trip airfare, one all-inclusive 5-night stay at the Hotel Barcelo Maya Palace Deluxe for two including a $20 spa services credit and $575 in spending cash, and one all-inclusive 5-night stay at the Riu Emerald Bay for two and $550 in spending Cash.

In addition to the prizes mentioned above, Orbitz will randomly award pairs of round-trip airline tickets throughout the promotion just for submitting a nomination. To nominate someone for "Gift It Forward," visit www.facebook.com/orbitz. Grand prize winners will be announced on or about December 22, 2011.

Source: PR Newswire 

"Completely Philadelphia" - A New Marketing Video From Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau

Courtesy of Philadelphia CVB on YouTube

The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PCVB) recently unveiled a new "Completely Philadelphia" marketing video, while highlighting their international tourism marketing efforts and announcing the return of the LIGHTFAIR(R) International (LFI) tradeshow in 2013.

The full press release can be viewed here.

On the Beach: Social Media Great for Holiday Season Planning

"Holidaymakers turn to social media for reviews and discounts," say On the Beach

UK based On the Beach report that social media is a great way to research holidays this festive season; and not just flights, but hotels and car hire as well. More and more UK travellers are turning to sites like Facebook to find polls, discounts and reviews on their prospective destinations.

40 per cent of UK holidaymakers use social media to help them research, a recent survey reports. On the Beach say social media is useful for providing a range of information including reviews, flights prices and cheap hotels.

The report, which was published by the World Travel Market, surveyed over 1000 British holidaymakers who travelled locally or overseas in 2011. One third of the respondents using social media reported that they'd changed a hotel booking after looking at social media sources.

Alistair Daly, Marketing Director at On the Beach, commented that Facebook is a useful tool for customers to exchange information. "Our On the Beach Facebook Fan Page provides a forum for customers to quickly and easily give us feedback, suggest pages to friends and look up quotes. It's a great forum in which to ask questions and get professional advice for booking a holiday."

Daly continued: "Using Facebook, we're able to keep in touch with our customers, directly addressing their issues and interests, and alerting them to the best budget deals and cheap flights to Turkey, Majorca and Portugal, to name a few."

Source: PR Newswire

Destination Video of the Day: Film hiver Vallée de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Courtesy of Chamonix-Mont Blanc on YouTube

Visiteurope.com Launches "Follow Your Roots: Visit Europe"

Visiteurope.com has announced the launch of their latest social media campaign and contest entitled, "Follow Your Roots: Visit Europe."

Hosted on visiteurope.com's official Facebook page, the contest invites fans to explore their European roots by sharing a family photo and description of the photo.

"Large populations of European descendants are found on nearly every continent," says Jan Rudomina, Chairman of the European Travel Commission US Operations Group. "Our goal with this contest is to encourage our fans to explore their European heritage through photos and letters in an effort to inspire travel to Europe."

Beginning today, fans of the visiteurope.com Facebook page can upload their family photo and brief description (200 words or less) describing the person(s) in the photo and the significance of following his or her roots back to Europe for a chance to win a dream European vacation for two. Voting will occur November 28 – December 5 to determine the top 10 finalists. From December 6 to December 8, a panel of judges from visiteurope.com will select the grand prizewinner from the list of finalists based on creativity and relevance to the contest theme. The grand prizewinner will be formerly announced via Facebook on December 9.

"Follow Your Roots: Visit Europe" is the third social media contests taking place on the European Travel Commission's social networks over the course of the past year as part of a new digital and creative campaign to promote Europe as a tourism destination to the U.S. traveler.

Established in 1948 to promote Europe as a tourism destination, the European Travel Commission provides travelers with inspirational commentary on travel services and attractions to help vacationers plan their European journey. Today, www.visiteurope.com, the ETC's web portal along with its dynamic social networks offers travelers activities, tools and tips to help consumers organize their journey to Europe and encourages travelers to share their own experiences and read others while accessing photos, videos and social networks. Visit the official ETC Facebook page and follow ETC on Twitter @visiteurope.

Source: visiteurope.com via PR Newswire