- @PrefHotelGrp is featured in the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brand poll (closes Fri Apr 30) Vote here: http://j.mp/dCyBkj #
- Hertz stock hits 52-Week High on Earnings and acquisition of Dollar / Thrifty http://j.mp/bsAGgP #
- On way to Seattle to moderate panel on "Impact of Structured Data on Travel Search" at Open Travel Alliance Forum #ota2010 #
- Pre-opening NYC #hotel searching for Director of Revenue Management #job Any interested candidates contact me for intro #
- @flyingwithfish Drew some lines to keep the poll from being 100 hotel brands – a little group vetted the list – not perfect, but not too bad in reply to flyingwithfish #
- @fairmonthotels Good point. Compromised for mutli-brand Luxury groups, but you may benefit from pooling @raffles_hotels votes too in reply to fairmonthotels #
- Update: @FourSeasons has narrow 1 vote lead over @fairmonthotels in World's Best Luxury Hotel Group poll http://j.mp/dCyBkj #
- Voting in "What is the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brand?" poll open through Friday http://j.mp/dCyBkj Please vote & ReTweet #
- @stephenjoyce Official #hashtage for Open Travel Alliance 2010 Advisory Forum is #ota2010 – @ValynP has proclaimed it so. in reply to stephenjoyce #
- RT @CornellCHR: CU Hotel Study Discounting Did Little to Offset Revenue Loss During Economic Downturn http://j.mp/bXeOs4 #
- RT @tripology: Tweets I enjoy most & why? @hharteveldt @jowyang @augieray @tnooznooz @rww @ebertchicago @DalaiLama – Smart & insightful #
- Get sidetracked last week? Missed all the travel tech news? No worries – check out the Tnooz weekly recap http://j.mp/E3pLo #
- Great US #Hotel Milestone! 1st weekly (non holiday week) YOY increase in Occ%, ADR & RevPAR since Jan 08 http://j.mp/d1c3Rv #
- Good point/counteppoint debate on PR agencies running social media http://j.mp/95Sn3B http://j.mp/9go6UG | I'm with the 2nd #
- @alexbainbridge @stephenjoyce For solving problems, only tools needed are a chainsaw & hockey mask. The problems run away 馃檪 #
- Excellent! RT @kevinlukemay @alexbainbridge: 55 travel ecommerce tips for tour operators & niche travel agents http://tinyurl.com/3xmtkvn 馃檪 #
- Flurry of poll related messages completed – Man, the steps I take to reduce accusations of favoritism… #whydoIdothis #
- @Ritz_Carlton is featured in the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brand poll (closes Fri Apr 30) Vote here: http://j.mp/dCyBkj #
- @LeadingHotels is featured in the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brand poll (closes Fri Apr 30) Vote here: http://j.mp/dCyBkj #
- @Six_Senses_ is featured in the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brand poll (closes Fri Apr 30) Vote here: http://j.mp/dCyBkj #
- @Rocco_Forte is featured in the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brand poll (closes Fri Apr 30) Vote here: http://j.mp/dCyBkj #
- @OOResorts is featured in the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brand poll (closes Fri Apr 30) Vote here: http://j.mp/dCyBkj #
- @OberoiGroup is featured in the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brand poll (closes Fri Apr 30) Vote here: http://j.mp/dCyBkj #
- @MO_HOTELS is featured in the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brand poll (closes Fri Apr 30) Vote here: http://j.mp/dCyBkj #
- @jumeirah is featured in the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brand poll (closes Fri Apr 30) Vote here: http://j.mp/dCyBkj #
- @FourSeasons is featured in the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brand poll (closes Fri Apr 30) Vote here: http://j.mp/dCyBkj #
- @fairmonthotels is featured in the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brand poll (closes Fri Apr 30) Vote here: http://j.mp/dCyBkj #
- @DC_LuxuryHotels is featured in the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brand poll (closes Fri Apr 30) Vote here: http://j.mp/dCyBkj #
- @Design_Hotels is featured in the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brand poll (closes Fri Apr 30) Vote here: http://j.mp/dCyBkj #
- @COMOHotels is featured in the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brand poll (closes Fri Apr 30) Vote here: http://j.mp/dCyBkj #
- @Banyan_Tree is featured in the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brand poll (closes Fri Apr 30) Vote here: http://j.mp/dCyBkj #
- @cabosella You left out running the hotel 馃檪 I count 7 major luxury hotel groups that have no Twitter or Facebook – sad in reply to cabosella #
- Apologies to all following on Twitter & Facebook – I am doing some research with my latest poll, so you may see several similar posts #
- @cabosella Between your facebook page and working with @LeadingHotels & @MilestoneMktg, you should be in good shape! in reply to cabosella #
- Best Luxury Hotel Brand Poll: @FourSeasons early leader; @fairmonthotels @OberoiGroup @MO_HOTELS tied 2nd http://j.mp/dCyBkj #
- Sage advice RT @StephenAtHome: note to self: don't tweet about personal issues. and remember to pick up rash cream #
- Stunned by the number of major luxury hotel groups that don't have Facebook OR Twitter accounts. Not engaging guests #fail #
- The @PhoCusWright analysts offer their insights on Google's rumored acquisition of ITA Software: http://j.mp/cPLZND #
- Skeptical outlook on impact of Near Field Communications in Travel by @ggruber66 http://j.mp/cODdGj | I'm more optimistic #
- What is the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brand? Vote here: http://j.mp/dCyBkj Please ReTweet #poll #hotels #luxury #
- Fire Hose Sipping RT @HHotelConsult: New post of all that's social media, tech and hospitality http://ow.ly/1Cp6Q #smtravel #
- @HotelBlogs Excellent question. I think some will vote on experience (the best measure) while others only rely on perception in reply to HotelBlogs #
- @HotelBlogs What brands would you include as luxury hotel chains? (Poll is focused on multi-unit, not individual hotels) in reply to HotelBlogs #
- @HappyHotelier Good question. Elements creating a luxury hotel experience are intensely personal. 4 me, setting & service in reply to HappyHotelier #
- @nodeuces You should stop. You are either a) embarassing yourself, b) trying to win the prize for most uninformed generalizations or c) both in reply to nodeuces #
- @nodeuces My interest is the dynamics, not winner. Follower gain rates 4 both @ElCortezLV & @tropLV both ticked up during poll. Happy 4 that #
- @nodeuces Trust me, I know a bit about research and this is not statistically relevant. HOWEVER, the dynamics are extremely interesting in reply to nodeuces #
- @nodeuces Look, @WynnLasVegas has 325K followers. They didn't win, but that doesn't make them bad – their followers simply didn't engage in reply to nodeuces #
- @nodeuces Dude, calm down and take your meds! The poll asked a simple question. The results don't establish law, only Socularity, get it? in reply to nodeuces #
- @nodeuces Why so harsh? Vote was "Socularity" Stats show higher vote:follower ratios 4 @mgmgrand & @TheMirageLV than @ElCortezLV & @troplv #
- Follow Friday:The World's Best Luxury Hotel Brands Twitter list http://bit.ly/cfkb0q + vote here: http://j.mp/dCyBkj #FF #
- @mgmgrand Think you should buy @TheMirageLV a drink… They are a bit hurt by the loss – especially after leading (almost) wire to wire… in reply to mgmgrand #
- @TheMirageLV What happened, were you hanging out in Jet last night instead of following the late breaking poll results? 馃檪 in reply to TheMirageLV #
- @TheMirageLV Tough break – Your sister property @mgmgrand overtook your lead late last night & eeked out a slim 11 vote win in reply to TheMirageLV #
- Results: What Las Vegas Casino Does Social Media Best? 1) @mgmgrand 2) @TheMirageLV 3) @LasVegasHilton http://j.mp/buVN3v #
- New Poll: What is the World's Best Luxury Hotel Brand? Vote here: http://j.mp/dCyBkj Poll closes Fri Apr 30. Please ReTweet #
- Voting closes in 7 hours. @TheMirageLV & @mgmgrand 1 vote apart! Who does Las Vegas Social Media Best? http://j.mp/buVN3v #
- My wife's hard drive just failed in her laptop. Busy weekend and traveling next week. Looks like it might be an all-nighter #techsupport #
- According to @klout, I'm influenced by these peeps: @jowyang @andybeal @elliottng @augieray @RayLaHood http://bit.ly/aV3IKz #
- Milwaukee Brewers narrowlyclaim victory from the Pittsburgh Pirates 20-0 (Was that kind enough?) http://j.mp/9HkfvO #brewers #
- Great example RT @jeremyhead: Oops. Probably best not to stay at this hotel: http://bit.ly/aDO5al (via Travelblather) #
- Vegas Social Media Top 6 @TheMirageLV @mgmgrand @HootersCasinoLV @hardrockhotellv @LuxorLV @WynnLasVegas http://j.mp/buVN3v #vote #lasvegas #
- Which Las Vegas Casino Hotel Does Social Media Best? Poll closes Friday Apr 23 at noon GMT. Vote here: http://j.mp/buVN3v #
- A fairly bold promo IMHO RT @BlizzInternet: Only 6 more days to partner with us AND get your iPad http://kl.am/GetYouriPad #
- @barbdelollis Thinking of taking Kimpton & Morgans off list. Think I should do a separate boutique list. thks #
- @saykay More pro-active validation, geo-location. Near Field Comm (NFC) angle is interesting – could be many applications outside travel too in reply to saykay #
- Apple files patents for Travel Apps RT @wilhelmus: iTravel: Apple's Future Travel Centric iPhone App http://bit.ly/a5is3O #
- Google would have no interest in the reservation side. Still think they won't go transactional – just tap into the rich source data. #
- Stephane is speaking #
- Yes, send # in AM #
- @andrewghayes Yes, Market Spice is still there. 99 years. Not same success as Starbucks, but impressive http://j.mp/cVKoOv in reply to andrewghayes #
- Travel organizations need to embrace the new Facebook Open Graph API – HUGE social CRM benefits http://j.mp/df81Er #f8 #
- Tim Berners-Lee on Linked Data from @TED_TALKS 2009 http://j.mp/9PFEaU On the agenda at next week's #opentravel forum #
- Could not agree more! RT @andrewghayes How Tourism/Hospitality Underdogs Can Fight & Win http://bit.ly/9favXM #travel #in #
- Two days left to vote: What Las Vegas Casino Hotel does Social Media best? Who's the most engaged?http://j.mp/buVN3v #
- Jon Stewart unleashes satirical equivalent of a Troop Surge in his battle with @foxnews. Fox losing… http://bit.ly/bbhjt3 #
- You can print lots of them (I think) #
- Lurkers, negative sentiment & billboard effect RT @leeodden: What Most Online Metrics Won鈥檛 Show You http://bit.ly/axrYU0 #
- Whoa – Definite Game Changer: Google in talks to acquire ITA Software for $1 Billion http://bit.ly/97EtKn (via @JEBworks) #
- Michael Jackson Cirque du Soleil US tour US in 2011. In 2012 stays in Las Vegas at MGM/Mirage property http://j.mp/9EkZ90 #
- The 2-front battle for MKE & DEN begins RT @TWtravelnews: For Frontier Airlines, stiff rivalries awaithttp://bit.ly/cX1qjz #
- HTC Droid Incredible looks pretty… incredible. Verizon lack of simultaneous voice/data is only negative http://j.mp/bbR3ON #
- Google Place Pages taking Street View indoors. FREE interior photo shoots in 25 US / 5 AU / 2 JP cities http://j.mp/cLFotc #
- Using traditional & Promoted Tweets RT @mashable: Virgin America Announces Expansion via Twitter – http://bit.ly/9BQ9Dg #
- If you liked the last Iceland volcano photo by Marco Fulle, check out this page – amazing shots http://j.mp/cn9UYr #ashtag #
- Mother Nature, not PhotoShop. Specatular shot of Iceland volcano & lightning http://bit.ly/aQXZue #ashtag (via @laurably) #
- RT @randfish: "If you want to win customers, you can't just be better." http://j.mp/9K9ZOy – I want to print this out and put it on our wall #
- RT @pearsonified: One thing that's hard to convey and/or hype is Thesis' precision. It works well; it works quickly and it nails the details #
- Antonio Banderas new spokesman for Iberostar Hotels (Rumored that Ibero VP John Long was simply too sexy) http://j.mp/bbouc8 #
- What Las Vegas Casino Hotel Does Social Media Best? Voting open until Fri Apr 23 http://j.mp/buVN3v #lasvegas #socialmedia #
- Good Read RT @McKQuarterly: A new way to measure word-of-mouth marketing http://bit.ly/9ui9ix (free registration required) #
My Twitter Digest for the Past Week 2010-04-26
April 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
About Robert ColeRobert Cole is the founder of RockCheetah, a hotel marketing strategy and travel technology consulting practice. He also authors the Views from a Corner Suite Blog and publishes the Travel Quote of the Day. Robert speaks regularly at major travel industry conferences, authors articles for leading travel industry publications, advises travel-related startups and the equity investment community. He is an evangelist for the global travel industry.
