Travel netizens explore the island
Since the end of 2010, Reunion Island Tourism has been inviting travel netizens
to Facebook, the world's largest social network. Today, in May 2013, 100,000 fans
boundaries between social and search are becoming increasingly seamless
Most travel brands use Facebook and Twitter but growing numbers are using Google+ to engage with users in a compelling way.
'Visit a Swede' Campaign
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Swedish tourism officials have launched a new initiative to help travelers and expats alike meet “real Swedes”, in what they are billing as an extension of their successful ...
Social Engagement Benchmark
LONDON, England - The UK has come 27th in a new global league table that measures how often and how much consumers use social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook.
Digital marketing campaign huge success
Cape Town Tourism’s latest digital marketing campaign has garnered excellent exposure for Cape Town locally and internationally, strengthening the argument for social media marketing as a ...
Using crowd sourcing
As part of their global digital media marketing campaign, Cape Town Tourism is currently hosting 4 top international travel bloggers who are recounting their experiences of the destination across ...
Hawaii-Arukikata received 10,000 Twitter follower
HONOLULU, Hawaii - The Japanese language Twitter Account – Hawaii-Arukikata https://twitter.com/#!/hawaiiarukikata received its 10,000th Twitter follower – making it a significant social media ...
By Professor Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Africa correspondent
This week, eTurboNews is looking back at a decade of success, having grown from strength to strength and established itself as a friend of those destinations which 10 years ago were not exactly in ...
When social media keeps you up at night
By Marco Saio, EyeforTravel
Facebook page? Check! Twitter account and dedicated hastags? Check! Competitions, discounts, and giveaways? Check! Any real, measurable, and abundant ROI from social media campaigns? … erm, ...
Tourism industry investigating racist claims
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
(eTN) - The tourism industry in Kenya, both private and public sector, are investigating claims made over the Christmas and New Year period, when African Kenyans went public on Twitter and ...
Everyone is talking without really thinking things through
By Ritesh Gupta
The challenge that social media platforms posed for marketers in 2011 was about how to deliver value in the long term: for social media strategies to have longevity, they need to engage the users ...
Saudi Arabia Invests In Twitter
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, and Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), announced a combined investment of $300 Million in Twitter.
Tourists tweet news faster than the spread of wildfire
By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN
(eTN) - A recent fire in Watamu, which reportedly destroyed several holiday villas and nearby buildings, brought renewed demands from members of the coast branch of the Kenya Association of ...
Qantas apologizes after Twitter contest
Qantas has been embarrassed by a publicity stunt on Twitter that backfired.
Tourism and Social Networks
The Vanilla Islands, constituting of the Indian Ocean destinations of La Reunion, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mayotte, Comoros, and Seychelles, has launched its online presence through the different ...
Juno spacecraft launch
WASHINGTON - NASA has invited 150 followers of the agency's Twitter account to a two-day launch Tweetup Aug. 4-5.
Social media tools and airline industry
When you're traveling and something goes wrong, all you want is for someone to help you get back on track.
Swissotel Hotels & Resorts Looks
ZURICH, Switzerland - At the end of April, Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is to launch "Great Conversations at Swissôtel", a viral campaign consisting of a series of enticing short video clips, ...
Twitter Competition
Centara Hotels and Resorts recently held a Friend Invitation Competition, in which those inviting the greatest number of friends to follow Twitter @StayCentara would be announced the winners.
American Airlines
FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines, which this year celebrates the 30th anniversary of its AAdvantage® program, has launched Facebook and Twitter channels dedicated to the wide range of ...
12 Days of LUV contest
DALLAS, - As the song goes, for 12 days in December, your "true love" is supposed to give you gifts.
ETN Readers Report From New Zealand
(eTN) - One of the biggest earthquakes in recorded history has struck Christchurch and the South Island this morning.
Tourism Destination Based Game
Foursquare is a tourism destination-based game. It allows members to spread information, good and bad, about real businesses and attractions in their local area.
Travel And Tourism Embraces Name
By eTN Staff Writer
Four years ago, Montenegro separated from Serbia, and two years later, the
Amtrak Twitter Page Introduced
By eTN Staff Writer
Amtrak has expanded its social media presence by launching its Twitter page. Travelers and rail enthusiasts can now check Amtrak news and events on Twitter at @Amtrak.
JetBlue Promotion
By Caroline McCarthy
NEW YORK - It was apparently one step short of a cattle stampede when low-cost airline JetBlue used its Twitter account to announce that as part of its 10th anniversary celebration it would be ...
Haiti Free Flights Hoax
By Brandon Griggs
Twitter was buzzing Thursday morning with news that several airlines are flying doctors and nurses to Haiti free of charge to help with relief efforts there in the wake of Tuesday's devastating ...
Airlines And Social Media
Indignant letters, e-mails and phone calls can still get results for unhappy airline travelers, but more are finding that if you really want to vent your frustrations, you can now be loud and fast ...
Airline Industry
Tech-savvy fliers who are members of the microblogging site Twitter have a new way to find last-minute fare deals.
Australia
The increasing popularity of social networking and blogging sites such as Facebook and Twitter is reportedly having a beneficial effect on the tourism industry in Australia.
