Travel companies go social to build loyalty

Hotels, airlines and other travel and tourism companies are embracing social media in a bid to build customer loyalty. The key, insiders say, is to build relationships that encourage repeat business. "Most travel organizations are actually looking for something more than a transaction. They're looking for loyalty, and that means a long-term engagement," says market researcher Carl Howe.

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This story published in SmartBrief on Social Media on 09/07/2010





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