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Travel Brands that Are Doing Social Right

Ignite Social Media

Social media’s impact on the travel and tourism industry continues to grow stronger. In fact, some studies show that over 40% of travelers under 33 prioritize the ‘Instagrammability’. When it comes to reaching these users, here are our top travel brands on social. Travel and Leisure. The Outer Banks.

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How Travel Brands Can Drive More Bookings for Spring Break 2019

Pixlee

Spring break is fast approaching, and travel brands have the opportunity to appeal to travelers of all ages seeking myriad experiences. Great travel brands excel at managing new and existing relationships with content producers who can share authentic brand experiences through their content. Micro-Influencers for the Win.

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7 Marketing Ideas For Hospitality Brands During A Travel Lull

Pixlee

Travel and hospitality brands have faced one of the biggest challenges yet: 2020. After years of growth, fueled by influencers and social media, the travel industry has taken a significant hit. Domestic travel, and road trips, are appearing to make a small comeback as border restrictions remain uncertain.

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What is User-Generated Content? And Why is it Important?

Hootsuite

Whether you know it or not, both of these examples are user-generated content (UGC). User-generated content (also known as UGC or consumer-generated content) is original, brand-specific content created by customers and published on social media or other channels. Where does UGC content come from? Not clued in just yet?

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[Infographic] How Social Media Has Affected Consumers’ Travel Decisions

Pixlee

The growth of social media has made a major difference in how people make travel decisions. For example, consumers may come across new travel destinations by browsing their social media feeds. We are also seeing an increasing number of younger travelers who base their travel decisions on how “insta-worthy” a destination is.

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Airbnb Social Media Strategy: Sharing Stories, Building Community

Keyhole.co

Analysis of Airbnb social media accounts Airbnb’s target market includes regular travelers with a budget crunch, families looking for unique experiences, and business travelers. The brand also posts influencer content and shares UGC on TikTok. But how did they hit the marketing bullseye with their social handles? Let’s find out.

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How Online Travel Agencies can be More Like Amazon

Pixlee

Online travel agencies (OTA’s) were extremely innovative in their genesis, but now, their user experience is starting to fall short. Online travel agencies can learn from Amazon’s checkout process by reprioritizing the consumer experience, especially at checkout. Simplifying the Checkout to Increase Conversion. Smart Tools Integration.

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