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How Instagram Has Taken Over Tourism Marketing

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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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Travel Brands that Are Doing Social Right

Ignite Social Media

Social media’s impact on the travel and tourism industry continues to grow stronger. From these pieces of user-generated content (UGC), they are able to populate their main feed with picture-perfect posts that ladder up to other marketing messages. A key part of our social strategy is the curation of UGC. Let’s talk.

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How the Travel Industry is Recovering in 2021 with Influencers

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Travel and tourism took a major hit in 2020. 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). Enter influencers and user-generated content (UGC) – the community-driven method for rebuilding trust in travel.

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Airbnb Social Media Strategy: Sharing Stories, Building Community

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By blending collaborative consumption with experiential tourism and replacing impersonal hotel stays with a sense of community. The brand also posts influencer content and shares UGC on TikTok. The vacation rental marketplace doubles down on UGC marketing through its Twitter handle.

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Why Social Media Marketing Isn’t Synonymous with Community-Driven Marketing

Pixlee

64% of consumers turn to online peer reviews (one type of UGC derived from community-driven marketing) before purchasing. From thank you emails and social media posts to shoppable website galleries and out-of-home media, UGC can be integrated across channels and in every stage of the funnel. How to Uplevel your Social Media Marketing

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Travel Brands That Are Doing Social Right: How we utilized Social Media to Drive Visitation to the OBX

Ignite Social Media

Our travel & tourism client, Visit the Outer Banks of North Carolina (OBX) came to us looking for a partner who could leverage social media to drive visitation to the destination during the off-season. In just 2018 alone, we created over 429 ad sets with varying targets.

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15 Innovative Brands Using Technology to Power Their Content

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This makes Under Armour more relevant to their customers and encourages more UGC that the company can then use later to market their products. Because Old Navy is a lifestyle brand, UGC is the perfect way to promote their retail products by connecting with their customers and staying up to date with the latest trends. Breckenridge.

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