Even the mighty Facebook is not afraid to quit when something hasn’t turned out as expected – and thus the social network has axed Facebook Deals.
Traxo integrates TripIt — Is the travel industry crazy?
August 3, 2011 By 1 Comment
Itinerary management service Traxo has just integrated itinerary management service TripIt.
FourSquare and Zozi partner to bring tours and activities to check-in fans
July 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With ten million users now signed up, FourSquare’s use as a distribution platform for travel products seems to be gaining momentum, with tour and activity platform Zozi signing a deal.
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Back to basics with ten social media marketing tips for hotels
July 5, 2011 By 2 Comments
It is impossible to attend a conference these days without an in-depth session (or two) on best practices for social media marketing in travel.
Travel is inherently social, but can we please define a social travel website?
July 1, 2011 By 15 Comments
Social travel sites appear to launch every day – some get acquired by Google, some are mobile efforts in Asia, others are just riding the crest of the white hot social travel wave.
Cheqqer sites axed by TUI, reviews to stay on tour operator brands
June 29, 2011 By 2 Comments
TUI Travel has closed its two Cheqqer user generated content websites after less than two years, although the two million reviews will remain on existing sister operator sites.
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The Ritz-Carlton concierges take to Foursquare for destination tips
June 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Luxury hotel brand The Ritz-Carlton is now offering destination advice through Foursquare.
Taking hotels to the next level with location-based social media
June 15, 2011 By 2 Comments
As social media and smartphones continue to dominate the landscape and people become more addicted to “checking in” and updating their status, the hospitality industry must continue to leverage these tools.
Starwood Hotels offers Starpoints and free stays for foursquare check-ins
May 17, 2011 By 2 Comments
Starwood Hotels brands — and their guests — are now cashing in on location-based, mobile check-ins.
Half of teenagers have never heard of location check-ins
May 14, 2011 By 4 Comments
Sobering news for those pinning their hopes on the next generation embracing check-in based travel services after a study found 48% of 11 to 18 year olds are unaware of such tools.
