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Twitter – Just the Ticket for Travel Service

Posted on July 16, 2009 by in Blogging, Internet Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Travel and Twitter, Travel Industry, Travel Technology

In my town’s local newspaper this week, there is an article highlighting my company and me. It was great to be interviewed by Nikki Gamer of the Marblehead Reporter. She came to the office a month or so ago and we had a very nice conversation. If you don’t live in Marblehead, you can view [...]

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How to Stay Connected While Traveling Abroad

Posted on May 20, 2009 by in Social Media Marketing, Travel and Twitter, Travel Technology

Staying connected while traveling abroad is easier than ever. On a recent trip abroad, I was actually very surprised at just how easy it was to stay connected. While on a flight to Johannesburg, our plane was diverted to Maputo, Mozambique due to severe rain at Johannesburg Airport. Within 5 minutes of parking on the [...]

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Live from the Indaba Travel Show in Durban, South Africa

Posted on April 28, 2009 by in Social Media Marketing, Travel and Twitter, Travel Industry, Travel Technology

As one of the lucky visitors attending this year’s Travel Indaba in Durban, South Africa, we look forward to experiencing the throngs of product owners, fantastic exhibitions and many cocktail parties. Indaba brings together a showcase of southern African tourism products and services for the international travel trade. In addition to the dedicated following of [...]

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My Interview with Twitter Tripper Benji Lanyado

Posted on February 6, 2009 by in Travel and Twitter, Travel. Lifestyle. Culture.

Just back from his TwiTrip to Paris, a trip based entirely on live tweeted tips and suggestions, I interviewed Benji Lanyado: @BrilliantTips: Did you find yourself waiting around for replies after tweeting your requests? @benjilanyado: At first, a bit, yes. For about 20 minutes I was waiting for suggestions outside the Gare du Nord, chatting [...]

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Travel Tweets – A Night Out in Paris

Posted on February 4, 2009 by in Travel and Twitter, Travel. Lifestyle. Culture.

Now, well into his TwiTrip to Paris based entirely on live tweeted tips and suggestions, it’s time to eat dinner and @benjilanyado tweets, “ok, next leg of the #TwiTrip: dinner. Pref in between Belleville and Place de Clichy (Montmartre). Hint: steak, red wine, not too expensive .” We recommended Un Zebre a Montmartre, 38 rue [...]

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