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How a Small New York City Hotel Put Itself on the Map through.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Did you know that there are other hotels beyond the Hyatts, the Hiltons, the Omnis, the Sheratons, and the Marriotts of the world in NYC? When you go to a conference in Manhattan, you probably seek out hotels that you’ve also heard of. How does one small hotel possibly compete with these hotel franchises?

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Airbnb Social Media Strategy: Sharing Stories, Building Community

Keyhole.co

By blending collaborative consumption with experiential tourism and replacing impersonal hotel stays with a sense of community. So, of course, YouTube has to be a significant part of the brand’s social media presence. The brand primarily posts stop-motion animations as commercials on its YouTube channel with its 646,000 subscribers.

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Case Study of 7 Hotels Online

Ari Herzog

Some 16 months after comparing seven hotel chains’ websites and observing which had noticeable social media presences that were visibly linked on those sites, Best Western continues to take top honors. Their social media page also references a YouTube channel , iPhone applications, and a custom short URL. Have a look.

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Hotels and Social Media Travel Tourism

Laurel Papworth

Interesting to juxtapose them against the reality of our booking with Discover Australia and staying at the York Fairmont in the Blue Mountains. Next time I will book direct with the hotel and check FIRST that what they advertise “free internet&# doesn’t come with such ridiculous marketing spin. Aaah Holidays.

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How to Use Content Pillars for Your Social Media Strategy

Later

For example: An independent bookstore could focus primarily on new book releases, indie authors, cozy reading spots, and local coffee shops. For example, Christina noticed that her travel posts which included recommended hotels, restaurants, and activities received thousands of saves. . View this post on Instagram.

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Super Third Thursday for social media club

Sherrilynne Starkie

More recently the force has begun uploading crime prevention advice and behind the scenes videos to YouTube and launched a Facebook site offering news and appeals, videos and crime alerts as part of a wider strategy to reach young people. But it’s bound to be popular so book early to avoid disappointment.

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Social Spotlight: How Airbnb kept the lights on when everyone was home

Sprout Social

The infamous hotel industry disruptor was now facing a devastating disruption of its own. Suspended travel, shelter-in-place and strict social distancing cost them $1 billion in canceled bookings—a loss that left them no choice but to postpone their long-awaited IPO plans, and cut their staff by almost 2,000 employees. They act fast.

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