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The Psychology Behind Social Media Engagement

Social media has become an integral part of modern life for communication, brand building, and customer interaction. While it may seem straightforward to share content, effective social media engagement taps into more profound psychological principles that drive user behavior. Understanding these psychological triggers can help brands create more meaningful connections…

Mastering Social Search for Hotels: Boost Your Visibility on TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram

The rise of social search has become impossible to ignore, particularly on platforms like TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram. For hoteliers and marketing professionals in the hospitality industry, adapting to this change is not just beneficial; it's essential. We've witnessed the transformative power of social media in the hospitality sector. Today,…

The Evolution of Social Media: Past, Present, and Future

Social media has transformed how we communicate, consume content, and conduct business. It’s hard to recall a time before social platforms were woven into our daily lives. It’s now crucial for businesses to understand how social media has evolved—and where it’s headed—to stay relevant in an ever-changing landscape. The Past:…

Empowering Consumers with Co-Creation and User-Generated Content

Marketing has evolved dramatically from traditional, one-way communication methods to consumer-centric approaches. Past strategies relied heavily on top-down messaging, where brands controlled the narrative, and consumers were passive recipients. However, today’s marketing strategies are shifting towards more interactive, dialogue-based ones. Brands focus more on building relationships with their audience and valuing…
Love Artwork at Va Welcome Center

Love, Art, Hashtags, and Season Passes

On May 5, Kings Dominion, a popular amusement park near Richmond, will be the latest place in the state to have LOVE pop up, and with it, a chance to win one of 25 season passes being awarded by the Virginia Tourism Corporation.

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Foursquare Lists Perfect for Destinations

Foursquare’s new “lists” feature is extremely useful feature for destination marketing in that is allows a tourism organization to create customized lists for visitors, such as lists for family-friendly vacations, girlfriend getaways, romantic retreats and other such niche vacations.

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Providing Local LOVE Through Facebook

The Virginia Tourism Corporation is out to prove that love is at the heart of every Virginia vacation. In July, they unveiled oversized LOVE artwork at several Welcome Centers across the state. Then, the local tourism offices jumped into the fun with the Virginia Tourism “Bring LOVE to Your Town” event.

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Caribbean Travel - Whispers from the Locals

Whispers from the Locals

The Caribbean Tourism Organization has begun a new campaign, “Whispers from the Locals,” which strives to provide visitors inside information about the destination that may not be available in the typical travel-related paraphernalia.

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