James Hacon | Tourism Industry Blog

James Hacon’s Social Media Content Map

A useful Social Media Content Map created by James Hacon as discussed in his workshop at one the 2011 eTourism workshops in Wellington.

Summary of the eTourism Summit 2011 – Part 2 (Mobile)

9:27 pm James Hacon | 2 Comments

Part 2 of the 2011 eTourism Summit summaries by James Hacon, with this article focused on mobile technology.

Summary of the eTourism Summit 2011 – Part 1 (Google)

8:54 pm James Hacon | 4 Comments

James Hacon provides a summary of the recent eTourism Summit in San Francisco which he attended. This article focuses on the Google topics covered of the conference.

I take my hat off to you!

4:33 pm James Hacon | 3 Comments

James Hacon recounts his recent experience looking after a motel and compares it to hotel management…the challenging differences being quite an eye opener

Accommodation, Management, Sectors

Where Does Hospitality End and Tourism Begin

8:00 am James Hacon | 0 Comments

James Hacon offers great tips for hospitality providers to consider themselves as part of the tourism sector to attract new business and markets, with the upcoming Rugby World Cup a good case in point.

Accommodation, Management, Sectors

Topical Tourism Webinars

4:21 pm James Hacon | 1 Comment

We are currently developing a series of tourism webinars as a joint venture between Kiwi Dreams and the Tourism Industry Blog.

What Does That Stand For?

5:18 pm James Hacon | 1 Comment

Whether I’m planning a meeting with the CEO at my local RTO, trying to increase uptake of my product from FIT’s through IBO’s or reading the latest newsletter from TNZ – it seems one thing is clear, we love acronyms here in the tourism industry.

Management, Sectors

I Don’t Give a F**k

10:28 am James Hacon | 1 Comment

Jacon Hacon shares a recent experience of poor conduct by an employee of a tourism activity and offers advice on how your business could avoid a similar situation

Joint Ventures = Savings + Greater Results – Part 1

7:34 pm James Hacon | 1 Comment

James Hacon discusses the benefits of working with other businesses in Joint Ventures to achieve greater results, particularly when it comes to marketing your business.

Management, Sales and Marketing

The Art of Packaging – Part 2: Attractions and Activities

8:15 am James Hacon | 3 Comments

James Hacon shares how attractions and activities can gain more business through accommodation providers with a case study to look at how packaging can encourage accommodation providers to sell your product.