How Quebec City Crowdsources Locals To Promote Its Destination

11 May 2013 by 5 Comments

Quebec City is the latest destination to embrace social, and locals, to help promoting its destination through a simple yet efficient microsite with contest. Well done!

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How Top Travel Brands Rank For Mobile Usage [INFOGRAPHIC]

30 April 2013 by Leave a Comment

Evaluating travelers’ experiences with 19 of the top travel brands provided interesting feedback on mobile & tablet usage at the planning and booking stages.

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Visit Philly’s Leap Of Faith On Instagram

6 April 2013 by 6 Comments

Visit Philly recently launched a bold new initiative, handing over its Instagram account to guest photographers, as part of a new marketing campaign…

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Travel & Hospitality Industry Among Top Web Performers

1 April 2013 by 7 Comments

A recent study found Travel & Hospitality leading among various industries regarding website performances, stickiness and traffic coming from mobile devices.

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How Travel Destinations Are Embracing Social

23 March 2013 by 4 Comments

Tourism Australia and Tourism Montreal are two recent examples of travel destinations empowering travelers to share their travel experiences to boost destination awareness…

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Online Resources Key To Travel Decision-Making [INFOGRAPHIC]

16 March 2013 by 6 Comments

Tripadvisor recently conducted its biggest traveler survey ever, with over 35,000 participants from around the globe. Web, social & mobile play key roles, but are marketers adapting quickly enough?

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How To Apply Content Marketing In Hospitality

24 February 2013 by 4 Comments

Content marketing relies on a six-step process ensuring brands are aligned to achieve their business objectives. Here are examples taken from hospitality world.

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How Google Plans To Dominate The Travel Sphere

20 January 2013 by 11 Comments

Since purchasing ITA Software in 2010, Google has been showing clear signs of its intentions to dominate the travel industry. With Google Now, it’s real-time…

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Three Words for 2013: E-Tourism, International, Adventure

6 January 2013 by 6 Comments

While many people take resolutions for the New Year, I prefer to focus on 3 words that capture over-arching goals. In 2013? International, E-tourism & Adventure. What three words summarize your intentions for the next 12 months?

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