Comments on: Remarkable Tourism Makes the World A Better Place http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/remarkable-tourism-makes-world-better-place/ Helping companies improve their website and make more sales. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:15:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Jackie Dishner http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/remarkable-tourism-makes-world-better-place/comment-page-1/#comment-976 Jackie Dishner Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:54:02 +0000 http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/?p=4626#comment-976 I second what Donna Hull says, though I've been mostly absent on Twitter of late. Lots to do and not enough time to do it. But Authentic Seacoast is definitely on my radar, and I've pitched it at least twice already. Just waiting for the yes, or I'll put it on my new travel blog, which is a partnership between two other Arizona guidebook authors: http://www.arizonatravelandadventure.com. We can get around. I second what Donna Hull says, though I’ve been mostly absent on Twitter of late. Lots to do and not enough time to do it. But Authentic Seacoast is definitely on my radar, and I’ve pitched it at least twice already. Just waiting for the yes, or I’ll put it on my new travel blog, which is a partnership between two other Arizona guidebook authors: http://www.arizonatravelandadventure.com. We can get around.

]]> By: Donna Hull http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/remarkable-tourism-makes-world-better-place/comment-page-1/#comment-960 Donna Hull Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:03:30 +0000 http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/?p=4626#comment-960 Like most of the other commenters, I met Doug on twitter. From the very beginning of our twitter conversations, it was obvious that he understood the importance of social media and knew how to use it effectively. Although I haven't traveled to Nova Scotia yet, it's now on my travel radar - all because of Doug and Authentic Seacoast. Like most of the other commenters, I met Doug on twitter. From the very beginning of our twitter conversations, it was obvious that he understood the importance of social media and knew how to use it effectively. Although I haven’t traveled to Nova Scotia yet, it’s now on my travel radar – all because of Doug and Authentic Seacoast.

]]> By: Authentic Seacoast Resorts http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/remarkable-tourism-makes-world-better-place/comment-page-1/#comment-930 Authentic Seacoast Resorts Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:30:30 +0000 http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/?p=4626#comment-930 Thanks Veronica, Giles and Judy for the kind words and feedback. It was delight to have you and your husband as our guests last year Veronica and we look forward to an opportunity to welcome you again. Giles, we're looking forward to sharing some warm Maritime hospitality with you this year. And Judy, thanks for sharing what dedication means. It is a spirit we share with you. You are all great Canadians with a warmth in your writing that we enjoy. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts here. Thanks Veronica, Giles and Judy for the kind words and feedback. It was delight to have you and your husband as our guests last year Veronica and we look forward to an opportunity to welcome you again. Giles, we’re looking forward to sharing some warm Maritime hospitality with you this year. And Judy, thanks for sharing what dedication means. It is a spirit we share with you. You are all great Canadians with a warmth in your writing that we enjoy. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts here.

]]> By: Boomergirl50 http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/remarkable-tourism-makes-world-better-place/comment-page-1/#comment-923 Boomergirl50 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:47:35 +0000 http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/?p=4626#comment-923 Dear Doug and the Authentic Coast gang, Kudos for understanding service excellence and for allowing the dedicated work hours to get you to where you are today with social media. I think many in Canadas tourism sector think that there are quick fixes that can be obtained with the stroke of a pen across a dotted line. Real dedication takes hard work and man hours. When I first started doing PR, I was with Ontario Tourism. A PR powerhouse was my mentor. She was a one woman ship out of NYC who taught me the 4 objectives of good PR: create awareness, establish credibility, provide excellent service, and obtain results. Authentic Coast, Id say you embody the above. Dear Doug and the Authentic Coast gang,
Kudos for understanding service excellence and for allowing the dedicated work hours to get you to where you are today with social media. I think many in Canadas tourism sector think that there are quick fixes that can be obtained with the stroke of a pen across a dotted line. Real dedication takes hard work and man hours.

When I first started doing PR, I was with Ontario Tourism. A PR powerhouse was my mentor. She was a one woman ship out of NYC who taught me the 4 objectives of good PR: create awareness, establish credibility, provide excellent service, and obtain results. Authentic Coast, Id say you embody the above.

]]> By: Giles (Webconomist) http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/remarkable-tourism-makes-world-better-place/comment-page-1/#comment-922 Giles (Webconomist) Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:34:34 +0000 http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/?p=4626#comment-922 Im another who met Doug via Twitter; his support of the province and understanding of connecting/relationships/networks of social media certainly is an example for all tourism operators. I know in the spring well be up there for a visit! Im another who met Doug via Twitter; his support of the province and understanding of connecting/relationships/networks of social media certainly is an example for all tourism operators. I know in the spring well be up there for a visit!

]]> By: Veronica Leoanrd http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/remarkable-tourism-makes-world-better-place/comment-page-1/#comment-921 Veronica Leoanrd Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:33:35 +0000 http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/?p=4626#comment-921 I met Doug virtually through Twitter last summer, and as a result made a trip to DesBarres Manor and met the rest of the Authentic Seacoast team in person. Audrey Firth is a delight and Shaun Zwarun is a very approachable chef with imagination and zest for his work. Its a really beautiful part of Nova Scotia I would never have known about without Doug's delightful tidbits of info and music clips. Gotta love the guy. I met Doug virtually through Twitter last summer, and as a result made a trip to DesBarres Manor and met the rest of the Authentic Seacoast team in person. Audrey Firth is a delight and Shaun Zwarun is a very approachable chef with imagination and zest for his work. Its a really beautiful part of Nova Scotia I would never have known about without Doug’s delightful tidbits of info and music clips. Gotta love the guy.

]]> By: Authentic Seacoast Resorts http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/remarkable-tourism-makes-world-better-place/comment-page-1/#comment-920 Authentic Seacoast Resorts Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:59:50 +0000 http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/?p=4626#comment-920 Glad you liked the mug shot, Lanora. Thank you for your kind words and observations. As I said to Andy, my role is to communicate the great stories of our wonderful team at the Authentic Seacoast and the beautiful region in Nova Scotia our properties call home. We believe a brand is defined by its relationships and it is wonderful friends like you who make the Authentic Seacoast come to life. Thanks! Glad you liked the mug shot, Lanora. Thank you for your kind words and observations. As I said to Andy, my role is to communicate the great stories of our wonderful team at the Authentic Seacoast and the beautiful region in Nova Scotia our properties call home. We believe a brand is defined by its relationships and it is wonderful friends like you who make the Authentic Seacoast come to life. Thanks!

]]> By: Authentic Seacoast Resorts http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/remarkable-tourism-makes-world-better-place/comment-page-1/#comment-919 Authentic Seacoast Resorts Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:57:17 +0000 http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/?p=4626#comment-919 We're touched by the kind comments, Spencer and Nancy. It's a pleasure to have friends like you in our Twitter village and to learn from each other on how to create a positive environment for travellers on social media. We look forward to welcoming you to our seacoast village to share the same hospitality in person. We’re touched by the kind comments, Spencer and Nancy. It’s a pleasure to have friends like you in our Twitter village and to learn from each other on how to create a positive environment for travellers on social media. We look forward to welcoming you to our seacoast village to share the same hospitality in person.

]]> By: Lanora @writingtravel http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/remarkable-tourism-makes-world-better-place/comment-page-1/#comment-918 Lanora @writingtravel Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:58:42 +0000 http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/?p=4626#comment-918 Andy, thanks so much for putting the spotlight on Doug and his enormously successful approach to social media for the hospitality industry. He truly understands the social part of the equation Doug has set an enviably high standard for other destination marketing folks. Witty, wise, generous, and warmly hospitable, hes nearly always available online, from early morning to his signature musical sign-off. He misses almost nothing, and remembers everything, in his Twitter stream and from the updates of his Facebook friends and fans. How nice to view an actual mugshot of the very real person behind Authentic Seacoast! Andy, thanks so much for putting the spotlight on Doug and his enormously successful approach to social media for the hospitality industry. He truly understands the social part of the equation

Doug has set an enviably high standard for other destination marketing folks. Witty, wise, generous, and warmly hospitable, hes nearly always available online, from early morning to his signature musical sign-off. He misses almost nothing, and remembers everything, in his Twitter stream and from the updates of his Facebook friends and fans.

How nice to view an actual mugshot of the very real person behind Authentic Seacoast!

]]> By: Nancy D. Brown http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/remarkable-tourism-makes-world-better-place/comment-page-1/#comment-915 Nancy D. Brown Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:07:06 +0000 http://www.travelonlinepartners.com/?p=4626#comment-915 Informative post, Andy. I, too, met Doug on Twitter. He is one of the rare tourism destinations that understands on-line social media and how to make a connection with travel bloggers. I havent had the pleasure of meeting Doug IRL (in real life) but I look forward to visiting Nova Scotia on assignment soon. I recently wrote a post on How to work with Travel Bloggers that might interest some of your Travel Online Partners. @Nancydbrown Informative post, Andy. I, too, met Doug on Twitter.
He is one of the rare tourism destinations that understands on-line social media and how to make a connection with travel bloggers.

I havent had the pleasure of meeting Doug IRL (in real life) but I look forward to visiting Nova Scotia on assignment soon.

I recently wrote a post on How to work with Travel Bloggers that might interest some of your Travel Online Partners.
@Nancydbrown

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