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How exhibitors can enhance their event presence via social media – valuable advice to be shared in etouches webinar

Destinations Featured

London is the most talked about Travel Destination on Twitter

VisitBritain report shows social media a powerful global influencer in holiday choices

Social media takes centre stage at WTM London

New ITB MOOC on the topic of social media: Don’t just be a follower – be an expert!

ICCA Congress Propelled on Social Media

Twitter tells Travel Tech Show at WTM to target moments not markets in travel

Dubai’s Burj Al Arab wins global award for Best Social Media Presence

12 global instagrammers experience Dubai through the eyes of the emirate’s residents

Organisers continue to rely on social media marketing

World PCO Alliance revolutionize the use of social media on Congresses

WTM Latin America celebrates large number of fans in Facebook and invests in other online media

Events and Meetings

GIBTM REACHES 16,000 ONLINE GLOBAL AUDIENCE IN JUST TWO HOURS

The world’s biggest social media team to make Australia the world’s most talked about tourism destination

eTravel World at ITB Berlin: in tune with the digital age

Events and Meetings

More than 108 million users will be following FITUR on Twitter and Facebook through their participating companies

U.S. Travelers Share Trip Experiences in Real Time

KLM lets passengers choose seat partners based on social media profiles

WTM 2012 hosts world first by Palladium Hotel Group

Featured Trends

In India, 1 in 4 Online Minutes are Spent on Social Networking Sites

PlaceKnow.com Lets Travellers Experience the World First-Hand

Twitter Takes to the Skies as Thomson Airways Becomes the World’s First Airline to Name a Dreamliner Plane Via Crowd Sourcing

Events and Meetings

SETE recognizes how vital social media is for all events

Interest in VOK DAMS study “Hybrid Events” confirms trend towards virtual elements in live-marketing

Kuoni Utilise Innovative Technologies in New 2012 Brand Campaign

MyrtleBeach.com Facebook Fan Page Tops 150,000 Fans

Moscow City Joined Social Networks

Events and Meetings

VOK DAMS Publishes Viral Marketing Study

American Express Launches “Link, Like, Love” on Facebook — First-Ever Platform to Deliver Deals, Access and Experiences Based on Cardmember “Likes” and Interests

Referrals and Conversions to Travel Websites from Facebook Soar

Featured Trends

IMEX survey reveals buyers opinions on social media, the IMEX App and blogs

Jumeirah embraces technology to facilitate both room and restaurant bookings through social media channels

VisitBritain shows how far your social network takes you

The National Trust Launches Free Android app

Conferences News

ITB Berlin Convention 2011 – focus on the key topics of the hotel industry

ITB Berlin eTravel World – added value for the boom industries mobile travel services and social media

@VISITBRITAIN IS OFFICIALLY THE MOST INFLUENTIAL NATIONAL TOURIST BOARD ON TWITTER

EIBTM CEO SUMMIT 2010

VISITBRITAIN IS THE ONLY PUBLIC SECTOR BODY AMONG TOP 30 BRANDS ON TWITTER

Increasing traffic and conversion rates leads to increased LOVE ….and revenue!