Ignite Social Media

JUNE 4, 2025

Outer Banks: Community-Driven Content That Drives Tourism Revenue The Outer Banks tourism bureau demonstrates a sophisticated community engagement strategy that goes far beyond pretty destination photos. This dual approach builds trust while driving bookings.

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Social Media Tourism Travel How To 78

The Realtime Report

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Cape Town Tourism launched a new Facebook travel app this week, designed to allow “virtual visits” to the city through a user’s Facebook profile. According to Cape Town Tourism, the social networking giant sees more than 300 million photos uploaded every day, many of them travel photos.

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Tourism Social Media Travel Crowdsourcing 181

Audiense

JANUARY 11, 2023

After the uncertainty of the last few years, the travel industry is back and better than ever. As consumers start to think about their 2023 getaway, there’s never been a better moment to take a fresh look at your marketing strategy.

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The Realtime Report

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Cape Town Tourism worked hard to convert “Soccer Fans into Cape Town Fans” : a year after the World Cup ended, the I ? And even before the 2010 event, Cape Town Tourism was no stranger to crowdsourcing and social media, having produced a city guide with content crowdsourced using Facebook and Twitter. Local cuisine? No guarantee.

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Jon Loomer

MARCH 31, 2025

Can you limit your ads to only those traveling in a location if you’re in the travel or tourism industries? Can you limit your ads to only those living in a location if you’re a local business? I’ve seen some advertisers suggest a complicated geo-fencing strategy where you exclude everyone outside of a certain radius.

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Bare Feet Studios

OCTOBER 26, 2012

And we have the tourism agencies in the state and county government, who have largely carried the responsibility (yet also managed the taxpayer and visitor funded budgets) to keep tourism thriving. Maui Locals as Social Media Catalysts #MauiCatalyst #SMCHI #Tourism #MauiSMUG via Liza Pierce @amauiblog. reference Link: [link].

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Tourism Social Media Hotels Foursquare 68

Mindjumpers

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

VisitCopenhagen is the official Tourism Organization of Copenhagen and they upload pictures of Copenhagen daily – atmospheric and beautiful pictures, which make every Dane proud of their capital and every foreigner wanting to jump on a plane right away. VisitCopenhagen.

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Meltwater

MAY 31, 2018

It's hard to deny that social media has had a dramatic impact on the way we experience the world around us. But there are very few industries where social media… Read More >>>.

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Tourism Social Media Industry 109

Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The impact can be significant: Research published in the Journal of Business & Tourism noted that color can affect approximately 62% 90% of assessments about a product. Color psychology is the study of how different colors inspire and inform human behaviors.

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Jon Loomer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

While there isn’t a fix for targeting locals, the latest update could be a big improvement for those in the tourism industry. For example, what was the impact on results for businesses within the tourism and hospitality industries? In those cases, tourism is predominantly from outside of the country.

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Travel Advertising Tourism Hotels 190

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Tourism/Travel/Hospitality. Tags: Marketing Social Media bar e-commerce facebook foursquare hospitality pub real estate restaurant social media tourism travel twitter. Responding to Facebook comments can turn community members into returning customers… and their friends too. Goals: Connect with new clients who enjoy traveling.

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Industry Real Estate Social Media Travel 231

Social Media Today

JANUARY 19, 2020

Older travelers are a key tourism market, and newer trends are facilitating evolving motivations, and potential outreach options.

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Travel Tourism Marketing Trends 151

Audiense

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

However you like to relax and unwind, the options are limitless and tourism boards are vying for attention. How do you like to spend your vacation? By the beach with a cocktail or in a bustling city with new places to explore?

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Jon Loomer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

This could be an especially big deal for those in the tourism and hospitality industries. More than a year ago, Meta removed the ability to target travelers (among other things related to location). While this doesn’t replace that, it could be a huge improvement over the alternative. Check out my blog post for additional details.

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Travel Tourism Features Industry 158

Sprout Social

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Cheapholidayexpert is a notable UK influencer who regularly appears on UK TV and radio shows; due to her reliable reputation, she partnered with South Korea’s Tourism Organization on a travel-related campaign. Check for optimized bios and profiles After your brand safety audit, dive deeper into the influencers profile.

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Convince & Convert

MAY 22, 2014

It’s also somewhat unexpected from an airport versus say, a tourism board, airline, hotel, or other attraction. Although the game isn’t perfect – it’s slow to load and some Instagram image spam sneaks through - there’s an addictive element to it. Overall, the pairing of user-generated content with a quiz type game is a strategic move.

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Airlines Instagram Tourism Hotels 152

Sprout Social

MAY 8, 2023

Best days to post on LinkedIn for Travel & Tourism: Tuesdays through Thursdays Worst days to post on LinkedIn for Travel & Tourism: Weekends Travel and tourism industries appear to have maximized their engagement on LinkedIn. The best times to post on LinkedIn for travel and tourism businesses are Tuesdays from 9 a.m.

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Jon Loomer

JULY 4, 2023

What if there could be an account-wide location setting that isolates travelers for the tourism industry or local residents for service businesses? Consider the change to location targeting (“living in or recently in” default) as an example. It would be different than these audience controls, but a similar concept.

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Campaign Tourism Advertising Travel 190

agora pulse

MAY 4, 2016

One destination marketing organization that does this well is the Virginia Tourism Corporation. By using platforms such as Keyhole, Hashtashtracking, and Agorapulse, the Virginia Tourism Campaign can easily focus on. Their “Virginia is for Lovers” slogan is widely heralded and their #LoveVA hashtag is widely utilized. .

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Firebelly

JULY 28, 2011

While I was writing this blog, my 3 suggestions were: @VisitIndiana – the official Indiana Tourism account. (You will notice in your 3 “Who to Follow” suggestions that one is always promoted.). CarolineManzo – the official account of Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member Caroline Manzo.

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Twitter Tourism Hashtag Trends 168

Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 30, 2013

Remember, the prize itself can be the theme for the contest, as with the legendary “best job in the world” campaign from Tourism Queensland. This is a place for you to be creative, and most social media contests are far too obvious here (see “win an ipad” above).

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Social Media Tourism iPad Software 166

Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 30, 2013

Remember, the prize itself can be the theme for the contest, as with the legendary “best job in the world” campaign from Tourism Queensland. This is a place for you to be creative, and most social media contests are far too obvious here (see “win an ipad” above).

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Social Media Tourism iPad Software 162

Sprout Social

MAY 8, 2023

Consumer Goods Hospitality Media Nonprofit Restaurants Schools & Education Travel & Tourism How to find your own best times to post on social media How Sprout gathered the data Find your best times to post with Sprout Best Times to Post on TikTok Best times to post on TikTok: Tuesdays from 2 to 6 p.m.

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Tourism Travel Education Engagement 126

Sherrilynne Starkie

JANUARY 20, 2020

For example, if you are in the tourism industry, you’ll want to know when people are talking about cool destinations so that you can interact with them to build relationships. Look for iterations of your company name and brands. Look for your competitors too and even for mentions of trends and issues that important to your company.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

These fine folk did: Jan. 24 : Whats Next DC , Washington, DC Feb.

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Pixlee

MARCH 30, 2017

But today, you can’t form an effective tourism marketing plan without it. What makes this particular social network unique when it comes to tourism and marketing? Geo-Tag Tourism. Tourism marketing companies who are looking towards the future can’t afford to ignore Instagram’s popularity with the younger generation.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

These fine folk did: Jan. 24 : Whats Next DC , Washington, DC Feb.

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News Google SEO Postrank 276

Firebelly

AUGUST 23, 2012

According to Jeremy Williams , social media director for the Indiana Office of Tourism Development (and my boss when I do travel writing for IOTD), blog posts with photos get more traffic than blog posts without. Photos: Having just bashed photos as nonessential, I will still say that they’re powerful and important.

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Picasa Content Vimeo Tourism 177

Hootsuite

MAY 1, 2025

Katie Burrell x Tourism Kamloops Tourism Kamloops teamed up with content creator Katie Burrell on a series of comedic ads that likely didnt come cheap. Whether they help design something new or customize an existing item, fans love the chance to buy something tied to their favorite creator.

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Mindjumpers

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

In the past couple of years, we’ve witnessed numerous of successful crowdsourcing campaigns that proved not only to help brands design their new products ( Citroen , Domino’s Delivery Vehicle ) but also led to astonishing results considering the level of consumer engagement ( Cape Town tourism Campaign , YouTube’s “Life in a Day” ).

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Crowdsourcing Brands Tourism Campaign 190

Bill Hartzer

APRIL 28, 2023

WisTLing intends to have a positive impact on tourism, to help increase revenue for local businesses close to filming locations and to help busy hospitality servers to easily answer the questions their patrons constantly ask, that is, “Where is that location?

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 25, 2012

In this webiNINE, our series of ~9-minute webinars for social media and online marketing practitioners, we review the email sign-up process for three sites in the travel and tourism industry. The initial sign-up form is a crucial component of a successful email marketing program.

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Tourism Travel How To Analytics 116

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 24, 2010

These fine folk did: Jan. 24 : Whats Next DC , Washington, DC Feb.

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Cause marketing Postrank Tourism Flickr 217

Convince & Convert

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

This campaign could have easily come from a tourism board, an airline, or a hotel chain. While the beauty of this project is that it’s an artistic endeavor, the principles of cultivating a shareworthy experience can inspire companies and brands.

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Project Instagram Tourism Airlines 151

Socially Sorted

JUNE 3, 2018

If your business is related to tourism or travel then you need to know these Pinterest Travel Trends to boost your marketing! After all, who knows the travel trends we are talking about, searching for and taking action on… better than Pinterest? This post breaks down the. // Read More.

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Travel Trends Tourism Marketing 88

Forbes Social Media

APRIL 4, 2020

Social media can take us to places we can’t normally go.

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Tourism Travel Social Media 65

Jon Loomer

APRIL 28, 2023

If you are visiting, you won’t have a need for a roofer, plumber, painter, or flooring company. You would want to pay to reach only those who live in a certain area. If you cater to tourists, you likely used the “Traveling in this location” option. You have no use for locals.

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