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Social media round-up
As winter is well and truly upon us, and the gale force winds, sleet and snow come knocking on your door, curl up by the fire and enjoy our pre-Christmas round up of all things social media. Only nine days to Christmas!
From your Siren Communications team.
MPs' offices rate Twitter
A survey has found that more than a third of MPs' offices find contact made via twitter more effective than print or TV advertising. More and more political advisers are using social media networks to listen to their constituents and interact with them.
Google launches a new service
Google has launched a new event-focused website, which encourages users to share information about places and events that they should go to. Schemer, will gather recommendations from people, businesses and celebrities – however it is currently operating by invitation only. The site will learn from people’s experiences and over time begin to recommend new events that are relevant to individual users.
First Choice launches branding campaign
First Choice is launching a £3m campaign to highlight its dedication to all-inclusive holidays. The ‘Home of the All Inclusive’ campaign will launch on Monday December 19 and focuses on the carefree aspect of arranging an all-inclusive holiday. Supported by both press and online activity, parent company TUI has just restructured its UK board.
Huffington Post UK introduces branded blogs
The Huffington Post will be introducing branded blogs to its UK news at the start of 2012, allowing brands deeper interaction with readers. Although already a feature on the US version of the site, with brands such as BMW using it, no brands have been confirmed for the UK blog. This week, the Huffington Post took another expansion step to include a celebrity and culture section, with Susan Boyle and Carol Vorderman set to blog in the upcoming weeks.
By Sabah Khan
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
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Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Sustainable Tourism: Don Welsh on Community Values and Global Collaboration
Jane Cunningham: Enhancing European Engagement in Tourism
Kristin Dunne: Navigating Destination Strategy
Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity: Boris Bijlstra on HUBBY eSIM
Capturing Glasgow’s Vibrancy: An Interview with Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Lebua Hotel & Resorts: Rajan Khurana on Hospitality and Bangkok’s Charms
Sustainable Tourism and Growth: Insights from Chiravadee Khunsub from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Revolutionizing Travel: SmartSIM USA’s Dale Takio Unveils the Power of E Sims
TravelMole Interview with Hishan Singhawansa, Deputy CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka
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EU airports bring back 100ml liquid rule
British Airways passengers endure 11-hour 'flight to nowhere'
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’
Gatwick braces for strike