eTourism NZ Conference 2012 By James HaconJuly 25, 2012July 25, 2012 Categories: Events Tags: eTourism Conference 2012 1 Comment Check out the programme and speakers for this years eTourism conference held in Auckland on 19-20 September Read more...
Facebook Faux Pas By James HaconApril 17, 2012 Categories: Online Marketing, Sales and Marketing, Social Media Marketing Tags: Facebook, Facebook Page 2 Comments James Hacon reveals the risks behind 2 Facebook misconceptions to be aware of for businesses managing or delegating their Facebook presence. Read more...
Free WIFI Still the Biggest Must By James HaconApril 8, 2012April 8, 2012 Categories: Accommodation, Management, Sales and Marketing, Sectors Tags: free internet, free wireless, WIFI 5 Comments Hotels.com have recently released the results of their 2012 Hotel Amenities Survey. You can see the highlights on this post by James Hacon Read more...
Highlighting Top Users of Tourism Social Media – Part Two By James HaconMarch 11, 2012March 11, 2012 Categories: Accommodation, Online Marketing, Sales and Marketing, Social Media Marketing Tags: Beechtree Bear, Beechtree Motel, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Top Users 3 Comments James Hacon provides a review of some top users of social media in the New Zealand tourism industry. This post highlights how Beechtree Motel in Taupo has tackled the issue of engaging content for their Facebook presence. Read more...
Triple Fail from Jetstar By James HaconFebruary 29, 2012 Categories: Aviation, Management, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing Tags: customer service, Jetstar, social media 3 Comments James Hacon shares his recent poor experience with Jetstar highlighting how they could of, but didn’t, use social media effectively to helo remedy his complaint Read more...
Highlighting Top Users of Tourism Social Media – Part One By James HaconFebruary 19, 2012March 11, 2012 Categories: Online Marketing, Sales and Marketing, Social Media Marketing Tags: Facebook, Jucy Rentals, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Top Users, Twitter 3 Comments James Hacon provides a review of some top users of social media in the New Zealand tourism industry. This post highlights how Jucy Rentals uses social media tools within their marketing efforts. Read more...
WIFI Can Be The Maker or Breaker By James HaconJanuary 19, 2012 Categories: Accommodation, Activities and Attractions, Management, Sectors, Technology, Travel Retail Tags: free internet, WIFI, wireless internet 6 Comments James Hacon provides a pretty convincing list of reasons why as a tourism business you should offer free WIFI access for customers… Read more...
Radio Silence By James HaconDecember 29, 2011December 29, 2011 Categories: Management, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing Tags: social media strategy 4 Comments James Hacon passes on some advice for companies that are “on holiday” from their social media accounts… Read more...
Jasons New iPhone App By James HaconDecember 21, 2011 Categories: Online Marketing, Sales and Marketing, Sectors, Social Media Marketing, Technology Tags: iphone, Jasons, Mobile Travel, new zealand iphone travel apps, social media 5 Comments James Hacon reviews the newly released Jasons iPhone app providing some relevant thoughts for tourism businesses and advertisers with Jasons. Read more...
Festive Website Updates By James HaconDecember 18, 2011 Categories: Online Marketing, Sales and Marketing Tags: Website updates Leave a comment A reminder from James Hacon that updating your website with relevant festive and holiday information including opening hours is a must do to help maximise business over this period. Read more...