Comments on: Tourism experts who understand the Web: Philadelphia PA

By: Mara

Mara — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:53:05 +0000

Thanks for this post. In addition to advocating lots of things I believe in, it is chock full of useful info! I’ve bookmarked everything, since I live in the area and am always casting about for new places to go. Also am planning a day trip into Philly with MIL and FIL when they visit at the end of October.

By: haveAwonderful...

haveAwonderful... — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:23:53 +0000

Great Read!

Nancy, we loved your comment about “Green Alternative…” As we speak with business owners, most are looking for un-glossy alternatives but don’t know where to turn.

Now the trick is getting the word out to the travelers…

By: Nancy Brown What a Trip

Nancy Brown What a Trip — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:11:39 +0000

Sheila, I’m forwarding this to all the pr folks that I know. As a pr pro and freelance travel writer, I’m embarrased for the pr industry in that so many folks are behind the curve.

Clients pay a lot of money to PR agencies to promote their product, and yet, some of these PR pros have not even heard of twitter. Not good.

Lastly, the web is a cost-cutting, ‘green’ alternative to snail mail & glossy brochures.

A shoutout to http://twitter.com/MendoFunGuy, Bruce Lewis who reps Mendocino and Ft. Bragg. He gets it.
http://twitter.com/Nancydbrown

By: Sheila

Sheila — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:16:11 +0000

@Jill Browne – If you can’t find your CVB on Twitter, send ‘em a link to this post via Web 1.0 email and tell them to get hot. Politely, of course. If they say they “don’t have time,” tell them to do less of that press release writing and brochure printing and rearrange time allocated.

@Kara – Thanks for the update on tourism reps who ARE on Twitter. I think I’ll update the post soon with those I can find.

@Caroline – Well, sure. Hate to see smart work go unnoticed. I’m up for a guest post from y’all as well; contact sheila@sheilascarborough.com

By: Caroline - Philadelphia

Caroline - Philadelphia — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:15:04 +0000

Whoa, that IS an ode! Thank you so much for recognizing the work destinations do on the web. It’s been a learning experience, but it’s been fun as well.

We just think it’s so important to take part in these online conversation.

Thanks again! (And we are updating one of our family -friendly pieces… I’ll make sure to pass it along to you.)

By: Kara/MountainMama

Kara/MountainMama — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:13:07 +0000

Ooops. Tweet me here: @karasw. And I didn’t meant to write “also” twice in note above. And I suppose tourism PR people have “clients” not so much “products” (though I’d love to follow some travel-gear reps, too, to keep abreast of new releases). Can I multi-task more?

By: Kara/MountainMama

Kara/MountainMama — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:07:23 +0000

Sheila – I darn think you’re gonna start a revolution! I hope that Twitter can handle the extra capacity, what w/ all the CVBs registering accounts due to this post.

Seriously, I’m also digging all the media reps who “get it” also. Finding lots of them on Twitter. Shout out to @fairmonthotels, @ArizonaTourism, @Visit_Jax, @MichaelNi… and many new PR folks I just started following recently. Some combine business w/ personal, some are strictly biz; but either way, Twitter is a fascinating way for journalists to get to know them/their products.

By: Jill Browne

Jill Browne — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:59:33 +0000

Great post. I am looking for my local CVBs on Twitter now thanks to you!

Cheers,

jill

@jillbrowne