At Sparksheet we believe that airlines are more than just brands: They’re cultural ambassadors that connect people and nations around the world. Our columnist Charlene Rooke reviews two exotic, nationally owned “flag carriers” that offer very… more
With Facebook challenging Foursquare for the location-aware crown, TNS Australia’s Carolyn Childs looks at how travel brands can leverage the emerging technology. First they need to give customers a reason to engage. more
Best of the Web
Foursquare 2.0 remembers the name of that restaurant, custom content takes direction from Hollywood, and the eBook market snowballs in this week's roundup of content, media and travel marketing links.
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Return on Engagement
With social travel sites like TripAdvisor – not to mention Facebook – surging in popularity, brand websites and even online travel agents are playing a diminished role in the booking cycle. Travel marketing expert Beth Freedman explains how… more
Q&A
As Australia’s national airline, Qantas understands the power of expertly “tailored” content and universally accessible design. We spoke to Qantas’ inflight entertainment team about Q, the airline’s award-winning IFE brand. more
Publishing
In today’s fragmented media world, companies need to find creative ways to get their content in front of customers. Andrew Davis from Tippingpoint Labs tells the amazing story of Kalanithi Maran, the Indian… more
Return on Engagement
For today’s travel marketing story, we turn our attention from the skies to the sea. Cruise marketing expert Chantal Scott explains how cruise lines are using branded media and technology to engage customers online and on board.
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Best of the Web
SAS plans a wedding, the Arcade Fire gets interactive, and the jingle makes a comeback in this week's roundup of content, media and travel marketing links. more
Q&A
User-experience designers will converge in Montreal next month for the first international UX conference, the UX Masterclass. To mark the event, we spoke to conference presenter Shailesh Manga about… more
Digital tools have made travel cheaper and easier than ever, but for many customers, booking online requires a leap of faith. TNS Australia's Carolyn Childs warns brands and marketers that… more