Articles tagged “facebook”

The hiring doesn't mean that Facebook will be getting into travel transactions any time soon, but it does want to fine-tune its message to the travel industry.

Granted, Tajikistan has many challenges outside of an Internet ban -- like a corrupt and paranoid government. But the block of social media sites stops hotels and attractions from reaching out to the world in the cheapest, most effective way.

Los Angeles is the first U.S. city tourism board to reach 1 million fans on Facebook, but it’s too early to tell if Likes, which don't always translate into purchases, will lead to an increase in incoming visitors.

Akron-Canton Airport’s small size works in their favor in creating personal relationships that translate to online followers. It also consistently creates content to share on the web and gifts flyers with free giveaways.

JAL went through its restructuring just as the airline industry began to realize the importance of social media, and thus became an early adopter of the technology by building up its presence at the same time anticipation grew over its IPO.

Kaufer's comments about TripAdvisor's wait-and-see attitude about Facebook should give pause to other travel brands throwing so much money into their Facebook efforts.

While many hotel brands and properties continue to use Facebook and Twitter to announce a new assistant manager or free parking for a weekend, brands like Four Seasons are using social media to connect with and inspire potential customers.

As airlines and other hotels bring booking apps to Facebook, it is good to see that Motel 6 doesn't get left in the gravel.

Kayak doesn't have to disclose mobile revenue and wouldn't unless it paints an upbeat picture, which it does.

The cruise line's strategic use of social media ensures that the brand will continue to pop up on their new fans' newsfeed, and possibly even tempt them to book the cruise they didn’t win for free.