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Drive Real Return on Your Social Media Projects - Top Brands Share Their Case Studies

Unfortunately, the 2010 edition of thiis event is now over.  We will be running it again next year so look out for it!  If you can't wait that long then EyeforTravel will be featuring Social Media at our upcoming Online Marketing Strategies for Travel conference in Miami, 2-3 June.  Alternatively our European Social Media & Online Marketing Summit will take place 5-6 October in Prague. To keep updated visit this link.

Social media is radically changing the way that we communicate with our customers. Get the real low down on how travel companies are capitalizing on social media and take home practical advice to share with your colleagues on how to drive real return from your social media initiatives.

See who signed up for the 2010 event here

The 2010 event covered -

  • Analyze the Advancing Social Media Landscape - Stay Ahead of Key Developments in e-Communications, Social Media and Customer Behavior
  • Managing the Strategic Importance of Social Media to Your Business- Set the right vision, KPIs and strategy for your business
  • Understand How to Use Social media to Manage Your Brand Reputation Online
  • Social Media Metrics & Meaning – Are you Tracking and Interpreting Your Social Media Initiatives Effectively?
  • Twitter and the Rise of Micro-blogging – What Are the Implications for your Travel Business?
  • At What Point in the Purchasing Cycle and to What Extent are Travellers Influenced by Social Media? - Get the Facts
  • Social Media Content and SEO - Get the Right Content to Suit Your Brand & Drive Quality Traffic to Your Site
  • Effectively Use Social Media Tools to Boost CRM & Loyalty Results
  • And more!

Download free social media travel industry case studies here

This conference received rave reviews last year. Have look at what previous attendees have said:

I learnt more in two days than I thought was possible. I also made many contacts. This was definitely worth the investment.
Aimee Harcos, Director of Business Development, Bike & Roll San Francisco
Outstanding! Presentations were excellent quality, full of useful content. The event exceeded my expectations on all levels. Information I can use to move our organization to the forefront.
Kini Parente, DOSM, Hotel 1000
Very well organised! Good information, nice people. Learnt and shared a lot.
Miguel Castillo, Guest Relations Manager, Casa Andina Hotels
The quality of the people and content was amazing! I feel very lucky to be privy to the knowledge I gained here. Thanks Helen and Eye For Travel.
Brad Kauffman, Student, Pet Friendly Review Network
Social Media Strategies was great. It gave me and my clients a snap shot as to how the travel industry can leverage these new mediums
Will Samolis, Web 2.0 Analyst, TIG Global
Very insightful conference. Left with some great ideas that could be applied to destination marketing
Alana Ainsworth, Online Marketing Manager, Positively Wellington Tourism
Social Media Strategies for Travel is a powerful program for both large hotel companies as well as small travel companies. An excellent cross section of speakers that pack detail on the latest in social marketing. Case studies to learn from and opportunity to network with like minded people. Thank you Eye for Travel
Jodi Forslund, Regional DOSM, MTM Luxury Lodging
I am leaving this conference a lot more intelligent than when I arrived. Not only have I gained new information, but I am armed with the knowledge necessary to bring our team up to speed
Tom Mikovits, Director of Marketing, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa
A perfectly sized event with the optimal number of speakers and attendees which ensures an intimate connection to the subject matter and not intimidating for newbies
Raymond Girard, VP of Media & Publishing, Spafax
This was great. Diversified panel giving different perspectives and insight from all levels.
Pam Pujals, SVP Media Director, Fahlgren
This conference has been huge help in understanding where we are in the land of Social Media and where were need to be. I now have a lot more to research to do when I get back to the office.
Joanne Simmons, Online & CRM Executive, VisitBritain
Even though I feel like I am a few steps behind in terms of social networking, I now feel that I have the information and tools to make a strategic entrance into this emerging market arena.
Kelsey Merwick, Marketing Manager, Europe Express
I am walking away with pages of specific, practical applications and can’t wait to go back and share them with my hotels.
Allison Handy, Regional Director of Sales, Prism Hotels
This was my first time attending a conference. Well organised, easy to follow, very informative. Would recommend to others.
Janet Griffiths, Tour Operations Coordinator, Atlantis Submarines
Great event. Excellent networking opportunities
Lori Messana, Director, Motif
I found the conference to be packed with information rich content. Every presentation was engaging and relevant
Christine Bartha, e-Commerce Manager, Hospitality International
Highly energy conference that surfaces some of the latest ideas and thinking around the evolving area of social media. Really enjoyed participating.
Fiona Ashley, Director of Marketing, TravelMuse
The conference helped me to crystallize ideas into a proposal for my company’s next steps into the world of Social Media.
Sharon McAuliffe, Senior Director of e-Commerce, Aston Hotels & Resorts
A great conference that provided a forum to network with other individuals truly interested and engaged in Social Media.
Joel Ruff, Manager Strategic Development, Amadeus