Social media round-up
As winter is well and truly upon us, and the gale force winds, sleet and snow come knocking on your door, curl up by the fire and enjoy our pre-Christmas round up of all things social media. Only nine days to Christmas!
From your Siren Communications team.
MPs' offices rate Twitter
A survey has found that more than a third of MPs' offices find contact made via twitter more effective than print or TV advertising. More and more political advisers are using social media networks to listen to their constituents and interact with them.
Google launches a new service
Google has launched a new event-focused website, which encourages users to share information about places and events that they should go to. Schemer, will gather recommendations from people, businesses and celebrities – however it is currently operating by invitation only. The site will learn from people’s experiences and over time begin to recommend new events that are relevant to individual users.
First Choice launches branding campaign
First Choice is launching a £3m campaign to highlight its dedication to all-inclusive holidays. The ‘Home of the All Inclusive’ campaign will launch on Monday December 19 and focuses on the carefree aspect of arranging an all-inclusive holiday. Supported by both press and online activity, parent company TUI has just restructured its UK board.
Huffington Post UK introduces branded blogs
The Huffington Post will be introducing branded blogs to its UK news at the start of 2012, allowing brands deeper interaction with readers. Although already a feature on the US version of the site, with brands such as BMW using it, no brands have been confirmed for the UK blog. This week, the Huffington Post took another expansion step to include a celebrity and culture section, with Susan Boyle and Carol Vorderman set to blog in the upcoming weeks.
By Sabah Khan
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
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Airbnb eyes a loyalty program but details remain under wraps
Airlines suspend Madagascar services following unrest and army revolt
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Air Mauritius reduces frequencies to Europe and Asia for the holiday season
Major rail disruptions around and in Berlin until early 2026