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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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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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How the Travel Industry is Recovering in 2021 with Influencers

Pixlee

Travel and tourism took a major hit in 2020. Over 2020, the travel industry lost approximately 1.3 A report published in May 2020 even estimated the loss of over 100 million jobs in the travel industry (as per the World Travel and Tourism Council). Influencers Inspire More UGC. trillion dollars in export revenue.

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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. Remember, authenticity is key when selecting influencers. Plus, it’s a great way to resonate authentically with your target audience. Micro-Influencers for the Win.

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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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Design Agency vs User-Generated Content: Which is Better for Your Brand?

Pixlee

In fact, most of today’s sophisticated brands are beginning to integrate customers’ ideas and demands into marketing content by collecting and sharing user-generated content (UGC) from real customers. Combining UGC with agency or studio content combats these challenges and adds value to your marketing strategy in a variety of ways.

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Why Hotel Brands Need to Curate Experiences to Drive Business

Pixlee

Travelers are constantly looking for advice from their peers, social media influencers, review websites, magazines, and more. UGC provides a seal of approval from guests that an experience is worthwhile. It also creates an aura of authenticity by showing a real person doing the suggested experience.

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