Geolocation is an interesting thing: for some it is about communication and sharing; for others, fear of being tracked or monitored. No matter your view of Geo, foursquare is a great app that can help you have fun anywhere. Scavenger hunt anyone?
Use your current city or town, college campus, vacation or day trip spot as a playground. Set up teams, choose check-in possibilities, and go. Capture each location with a picture and share with the other teams via twitter.
Give yourself a new perspective of familiar surroundings or sightsee in a whole new way.
Cheers,
Toby
For more foursquare ideas, join the #4SqCHAT on twitter
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Sunday, November 27, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Are you getting the most out of Social?
How is your property engaging with current guests, marketing to new ones, and getting those who love you to share their experiences? There are certainly excellent marketing opportunities available via social media.
1. Facebook
2. Twitter
3. Foursquare
Facebook
Not only can you talk about your property, but guests can join your page to share their stories and photos - think of this as an on-line version of your resort. Who is more believable than your satisfied guests?
Twitter
The reach of Twitter is vast and it is a quick way to communicate information as well as an in-road for guests. As guests check-in, they could be reminded to "Follow" your resort on Twitter to receive updates on daily activities as well as the concierge's tip(s) of the day. Twitter will also allow guests to talk about their experience(s) in real time - are they happy with their room, service, meal, accommodations, etc? Once they leave, the problem cannot be corrected.
Foursquare
Foursquare is based around locations, there could be a virtual scavenger hunt where guests (or their smartphone-toting children) can earn points by visiting places around the resort as well sites that surround your property. An example could be a prize for the guest who visits the most lighthouses during a week. Foursquare also shares information with Facebook and Twitter – as guests "Check-in" to your events or locations, they can share these experiences with other users (nothing like free advertising).
The biggest investments are planning your strategy and setting up your Facebook page - the beauty is once things are up and running, the guests do the rest. Get creative and have fun with Social.
Cheers,
Toby
1. Facebook
2. Twitter
3. Foursquare
Not only can you talk about your property, but guests can join your page to share their stories and photos - think of this as an on-line version of your resort. Who is more believable than your satisfied guests?
The reach of Twitter is vast and it is a quick way to communicate information as well as an in-road for guests. As guests check-in, they could be reminded to "Follow" your resort on Twitter to receive updates on daily activities as well as the concierge's tip(s) of the day. Twitter will also allow guests to talk about their experience(s) in real time - are they happy with their room, service, meal, accommodations, etc? Once they leave, the problem cannot be corrected.
Foursquare
Foursquare is based around locations, there could be a virtual scavenger hunt where guests (or their smartphone-toting children) can earn points by visiting places around the resort as well sites that surround your property. An example could be a prize for the guest who visits the most lighthouses during a week. Foursquare also shares information with Facebook and Twitter – as guests "Check-in" to your events or locations, they can share these experiences with other users (nothing like free advertising).
The biggest investments are planning your strategy and setting up your Facebook page - the beauty is once things are up and running, the guests do the rest. Get creative and have fun with Social.
Cheers,
Toby
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