Chirpstory - Nov 17 #tourismchat

Welcome to the chat! Today's topic is location-based apps. Give us an intro & something that you're thankful for. #tourismchat

Hi my name is Betsy & I'm thankful for the bot & @WhosYourAnnie. #tourismchat

@tourismchat I'm Joe, interactive marketing strategist from @ExpCols. I'm thankful for cake. #tourismchat

#tourismchat Hi, I'm Anne from @sparkloft. I'm thankful that I got to see everyone last week at #SoMeT, especially my biotechs!

HI, I'm Chrissy from @TuscarawasCoCVB and I'm thankful that I had the opp to attend #SoMeT #tourismchat

#tourismchat I'm VP of social at @MMGworldwide. Thankful to work in a great industry and help facilitate memories.

hey #tourismchat - I'm Jeremy from @VisitIndiana

RT @MidlifeRoadTrip: We love learning from the Tourism Experts!! #TourismChat

Joy from @meetDMAI, and thankful for foot pads. #HeelsAreTheDevil #TourismChat

Hi, folks, from one half of @tourismcurrents - I'm thankful for the other half, @sheilas :) #tourismchat

Hey #tourismchat, I'm Katie with @VisitAustinTX. I'm mostly listening in today, but wanted to say "hi!"

Hi There. It's Lisa from @tunicams #tourismchat

@tourismchat I'm Bob from VisitPittsburgh #tourismchat

@WhosYourAnnie Hi ya'll, I'm Sandi co-host of MidLifeRoadTrip.tv #tourismchat

#tourismchat *waving* Hi, I'm Stephanie the marketing director with @BeaumontCVB. I'm thankful for vacations.

Hi I'm Casey - CRM Marketing Manager with @VSPC & I'm thankful for my two little boys! #littlehooligans #tourismchat

Howdy from Seminole County, Florida #TourismChat

@Joe_ExpCols Cake! Nice. #tourismchat

Rebecca here for #tourismchat and thankful that in Italy it is 9pm as my 4yr old is fast asleep ;)

We're a print/media map that combines QR coded info with print maps for a digital/analog experience. Thankful for #tourismchat

Beth from chilly St. Joseph, MO and home of the Pony Express! www.stjomo.com #tourismchat

Hi @Tourismchat I'm Trish, Online Marketing Specialist with @MaddenMedia #tourismchat

#tourismchat Great to see so many fellow #SoMeT attendees.

Hi, I'm Emily from @travellaneco. I'm here but multitasking #tourismchat

@robertpatterson How are you doing RPatz? :) #SoMeT #Tourismchat

#tourismchat I'm Libby, and I am a social media manager at @MMGworldwide. I'm thankful for the yummy pot luck lunch we just had at work.

@katiecook Mostly lurking today, too. Heyyy! #TourismChat

Hi, we help tourism/hospitality pros make sense of social communications. Online courses, webinars, downloads. @SheilaS here! #tourismchat

Q1: What location-based networks does your DMO use? Foursquare, Gowalla, Google Places, Yelp, Foodspotting… #tourismchat

Tosha here from @VisitBtown. I'm just lurking today as I work.. still catching up from #somet - but so thankful I got to go! #tourismchat

I'm Tracey, a culture & travel enthusiast from the San Francisco Bay Area spending the month of November in Paris. #tourismchat

Please be sure to keep your intros free of promotion. Thanks! #tourismchat

@tourismchat We're Florida's natural choice & thankful for the tourist season. #tourismchat

@Beaumartian Doing great. Thanks for asking. How was the trip back to Texas? #tourismchat

RT @tourismchat: Q1: What location-based networks does your DMO use? Foursquare, Gowalla, Google Places, Yelp, Foodspotting… #tourismchat

Hiya #tourismchat! I'm Shea from @MMGWorldwide. Jealous of y'all who were at #SoMeT last week!

a1: We're using Foursquare, Yelp, & Google Places #tourismchat

#tourismchat A1. Foursquare, Google Places

Mike from @lehighvalleypa checking in. Hi to all the #SoMeT peeps! #tourismchat

A1: mostly Foursquare with a little Foodspotting mixed in. #tourismchat

RT @tourismchat: Q1: What location-based networks does your DMO use? Foursquare, Gowalla, Google Places, Yelp, Foodspotting… #tourismchat

@sheasylvia I write about Colorado travel! I love my state!!! #tourismchat

RT @tourismchat: Q1: What location-based networks does your DMO use? Foursquare, Gowalla, Google Places, Yelp, Foodspotting… #tourismchat

We have worked with Foursquare, Gowalla, Google Places, Yelp & Foodspotting...need to be local, relevant & where audience is. #tourismchat

Yo, what's up everyone! Sarah here from @GetToTheBC in southwest, Ohio! http://t.co/dlH9pqYF #tourismchat

@tourismchat A1: Gowalla, Foursquare, Foodspotting and Google Places. Wowza! #tourismchat

A1: We use Foursquare, Facebook places/deals, Google places and a smidgen of Gowalla. #tourismchat

@tourismchat a1: 99% of clients all of the above. Foodspotting, I am still spotty on its future. Right?! #tourismchat

@HeidiTown I work with @sheasylvia and love following your @Colorado info #tourismchat

A1: We're involved in foursquare and google places...I check on some others from time to time but not much. #tourismchat

#tourismchat Hi. I'm Sheila from @MWMCVB! First timer!

A1 We use everything you mentioned except for Yelp #tourismchat

A1: 4sq, fb, urbanspoon, yelp, google places. Not so much SCVNGR or Gowalla anymore though #tourismchat

#tourismchat Hello. looking forward to today.

Curious to know how DMOs are executing Google Page strategies... #TourismChat

@tourismchat Building my first foursquare list right now. #tourismchat #multitasking

@JoyLinDMAI Do you mean Google+? Or Places? #tourismchat

Hope today's #tourismchat goes well. Big week (month) here in DC! Scope out latest air travel survey results http://t.co/tQa9ytTP

Me too! :) RT @Joe_ExpCols Building my first foursquare list right now. #multitasking #tourismchat

@sheasylvia Indeed. Just got in from a cooking class. A1. I love Foodspotting. #tourismchat

@katiecook Oops, Google places yes. #TourismChat

@emptykeller Agreed on Gowalla. Too many changes without engaging the brands and users. Not focusing on them as much now. #tourismchat

Hello @tourismchat Hope to chime in here and there. #tourismchat

Q2: Who do you think does an awesome job with Foursquare? Tourism or non-tourism. #tourismchat

@JoyLinDMAI We just got our Visitor Center Place verified and filled out with hours, website, phone #, etc. #tourismchat

foodspotting is amazing though, both for my DMO and my lunch break! #tourismchat

RT @tourismchat: Q2: Who do you think does an awesome job with Foursquare? Tourism or non-tourism. #tourismchat

RT @tourismchat: Q2: Who do you think does an awesome job with Foursquare? Tourism or non-tourism. #tourismchat

@tourismchat a1. We're using 4sq and fb places #tourismchat

RT @robertpatterson: @emptykeller Agreed on Gowalla. Too many changes without engaging the brands and users. Not focusing on them as much now. #tourismchat

@tourismchat Q2: I've always admired the History Channel's foursquare presence. #tourismchat

@Joe_ExpCols @emilyforsha It doesn't hate you, Joe! It's not a living, breathing thing. #tourismchat

A2: I've seen great Foursquare lists from @VisitSavannah and @BaltimoreMD. Who else? #tourismchat

A2: Chili's gives free chips and salsa for checking in! I've mostly seen solid deals from major brands #tourismchat

A2. Anyone who's offering deals and incentives. Otherwise "what's in it for me?" #tourismchat

A2: I am biased, but @Colorado. Also @ExploreChicago, @VisitPA and @Zagat of course. #tourismchat

A2: I was going to say History Channel but @decillis just beat me too it. #TourismChat

A2: I agree with @decillis. History does a great job maintaining a presence on foursquare #tourismchat

RT @decillis: Q2: Ive always admired the History Channels foursquare presence. [Don't think we knew about that. Cool!] #tourismchat

@tourismchat A2: magazine content aside, Time Out Chicago has a great Foursquare build #tourismchat

@sheasylvia A lot of foursquare users aren't in it for the deals & incentives. The experience is what should be focused on. #tourismchat

RT @WhosYourAnnie: A2: I've seen great Foursquare lists from @VisitSavannah and @BaltimoreMD. Who else? #tourismchat

Agree w/@sheasylvia on incentives. Doesn't always have to be coupon good trip itineraries & info fill in what is in it for me? #tourismchat

A2: @Colorado does a GREAT job! #tourismchat

I think @VisitPA does a nice job... #tourismchat

RT @robertpatterson: A2: I am biased, but @Colorado. Also @ExploreChicago, @VisitPA and @Zagat of course. #tourismchat

RT @decillis: @sheasylvia I don't know, I'm a sucker for free things.. #tourismchat

@yourdp Ah yes. We need a sarcasm font. :) #tourismchat

Q3: Have you created Foursquare Lists yet? Any tips? #tourismchat

RT @tourismchat: Q3: Have you created Foursquare Lists yet? Any tips? #tourismchat

Q3: Have created one Foursquare List, but don't really know what they do. #tourismchat

A3: I think it's best to create several smaller lists (10 items) that are really specific rather than a few large lists. #tourismchat

A3: I just created one today for work page, not work profile. tip: Follow your stomach, people love food tips #tourismchat

@maddenmedia @decillis @sheasylvia A lot of users are in it for the fun of unlocking badges no? #TourismChat

Re: Foursquare rewards. Not every biz trains their staff. Have known ppl check into Chili's & waitstaff was unaware of deal. #tourismchat

Am right now! :) RT @tourismchat: Q3: Have you created Foursquare Lists yet? Any tips? #tourismchat

RT @katiecook: @yourdp Ah yes. We need a sarcasm font. :) #tourismchat

@tourismchat Not quite yet, anyone have any good tips?! How can they come in handy? #tourismchat

A3: like create a BBQ list, best dessert list, food cart list rather than one dining list. #tourismchat

@MaddenMedia I think just focusing on free things misses the point of the community there. They are addicts for other reasons. #tourismchat

@yourdp your sarcasm extends beyond speaking with you in person cc:@katiecook #tourismchat

RT @emptykeller: A3: I just created one today for work page, not work profile. tip: Follow your stomach, people love food tips #tourismchat

@JoyLinDMAI @maddenmedia @decillis And don't forget mayorships. Gotta love bragging rights. #tourismchat

RT @WhosYourAnnie: A3: like create a BBQ list, best dessert list, food cart list rather than one dining list. #tourismchat

RT @eMpTyKeller: A3: I just created one today for work page, not work profile. tip: Follow your stomach, people love food tips #tourismchat

@JoyLinDMAI I feel badge fatigue...do you? @maddenmedia @decillis @sheasylvia #tourismchat

@tourismchat I'm creating a 4sq list to accompany a great Chicago Trib article we just got on Japanese food here #tourismchat

RT @joylindmai: @maddenmedia @decillis @sheasylvia Very true. I do love a little competition. (Mayor of Madden in the house!) #TourismChat

Please be sure to stay on topic. You can give future topic suggestions to @WhosYourAnnie & @decillis. Thanks! #tourismchat

People love lists of "hidden," local places, especially restaurants. #tourismchat

@VisitSeminole I have a personal acct. Just not ready to create a page for my city. Not sure if it is worth the time yet. #tourismchat

Great idea! RT @TourismCurrents: People love lists of "hidden," local places, especially restaurants. #tourismchat

Very true. RT @TourismCurrents People love lists of "hidden," local places, especially restaurants. #tourismchat

Great piggyback! RT @Joe_ExpCols: @tourismchat creating a 4sq list to go w/ a Chicago Trib article we got on Japanese food here #TourismChat

RT @TourismCurrents: People love lists of "hidden," local places, especially restaurants. #tourismchat

@VisitSeminole @katiecook @yourdp I can't find a reason to embrace G+ yet. What content fits best there vs. Twitter/Facebook? #tourismchat

A3: My tips are usually the same insider, local chatter I give when hosting a journalist or visitor. #tourismchat

@katiecook acct had been created here for the visitor centers, but ignored for years. 500+ people are following with no effort. #tourismchat

@decillis Agreed, but a little psychological positive reinforcement never hurt your chances at Foursquare success either #tourismchat

Working on one in conjunction with our best of contest RT @tourismchat: Q3: Have you created Foursquare Lists yet? Any tips? #tourismchat

Hey guys, please don't make me start giving out warnings. I don't want to be that kind of bot. Please stay on topic. #tourismchat

A3: I love food/restaurant lists. The Travel Channel has some good Foursquare lists. #tourismchat #foodie

Q4: Are you using Yelp, Foodspotting or something similar to entice foodie travelers? #tourismchat

@TourismCurrents Love that. Same for "insider" tips on 4sq. Something that the average joe wouldn't know to do/look for. #tourismchat

This. RT @Beaumartian: A3: My tips are usually the same insider, local chatter I give when hosting a journalist or visitor. #tourismchat

@JoyLinDMAI Thanks! I love leveraging great press into blog posts and anything else I can create that lasts a long time! #tourismchat

@caseclosed26 I'm curious how you create a Foursquare list based on a contest.... #tourismchat

yes-need to move R intel over to 4sq RT @TourismCurrents: People love lists of "hidden," local places, especially restaurants. #tourismchat

When I did a Foodspotting search last month, the 1st dish that came up had been reviewed by @LehighValleyPA - loved that! #tourismchat

@TourismCurrents Very true. Influencers on 4sq love the draw of "discovery" and the opportunity to share great finds. #TourismChat

Agreed. RT @TourismCurrents: People love lists of "hidden," local places, especially restaurants. #tourismchat

RT @tourismchat: Q4: Are you using Yelp, Foodspotting or something similar to entice foodie travelers? #tourismchat

Just saw this: @Yelp files for $100M IPO: http://t.co/ReKUrZs4 #tourismchat

Sneaking into #TourismChat... shhhh don't tell anyone #TourismChat

I'm a little late but I made it today! Ashley, from @BeaumontCVB. :) #tourismchat

Ha, about as well as I did! RT @TomMartin: Sneaking into #TourismChat... shhhh don't tell anyone #TourismChat

RT @libbyeconnell: Agreed. RT @TourismCurrents: People love lists of "hidden," local places, especially restaurants. #tourismchat

@AshleyTravels ;) #TourismChat

@TomMartin @AshleyTravels The pretty people cannot sneak. Glad you guys are here! #tourismchat

What @Beaumartian said---> A3: My tips are usually the same insider, local chatter I give when hosting a journalist or visitor. #tourismchat

@TomMartin Gasp! I heard your shoes creaking - wear tennies next time you sneak in. #TourismChat

#tourismchat Love it!

@visitphilly Is #1 producer of guides on @Foodspotting. Kudos! #tourismchat http://t.co/CU7SZAM0

Aww, *grins* RT @tourismchat: @TomMartin @AshleyTravels The pretty people cannot sneak. Glad you guys are here! #tourismchat

@tourismchat is @jeremy_harvey already here? #pretty #TourismChat

RT @TourismCurrents: What @Beaumartian said---> A3: My tips are usually the same insider, local chatter I give when hosting a journalist or visitor. #tourismchat

@wyomingtourism darn flip flops giving me away ;) #TourismChat

You were NEVER here. RT @TomMartin: Sneaking into #TourismChat... shhhh dont tell anyone #tourismchat

@TomMartin Did you bring the Shiner Bock? #tourismchat

RT @TourismCurrents: What @Beaumartian said---> A3: My tips are usually the same insider, local chatter I give when hosting a journalist or visitor. #tourismchat

@wyomingtourism @TomMartin lol #tourismchat

@JoyLinDMAI I've heard shakedowns.... Not a fan of Yelp. #tourismchat

TOPIC PEOPLE, stay on topic. ;) RT @robertpatterson: @TomMartin Did you bring the Shiner Bock? #tourismchat

@robertpatterson does a bear.... oh never mind -- yes ;) #TourismChat

YO! RT @robertpatterson: @VisitPhilly is #1 producer of guides on @Foodspotting. Kudos! http://t.co/bjueJq1a #tourismchat

@tourismchat A4: I like Foodspotting possibilities and that you can integrate it into your website. #tourismchat

Q5: Does your staff participate by checking in, leaving tips, etc. How do you motivate that? Or should you discourage it? #tourismchat

A4: I think Foodspotting is great for foodies. Yelp has a tremendous user-base. Both good to use! #tourismchat

We use Foodspotting to create guides for folks to find when in French Quarter -- not sure how much biz yet but trying #TourismChat

RT @katiecook: @tourismchat A4: I like Foodspotting possibilities and that you can integrate it into your website. #tourismchat

RT @WhosYourAnnie: A4: I think Foodspotting is great for foodies. Yelp has a tremendous user-base. Both good to use! #tourismchat

Q5: My staff thought Foursquare was a church in St. Joseph, so NO, they don't check in. I do when appropriate. @tourismchat #tourismchat

RT @TourismCurrents: People love lists of "hidden," local places, especially restaurants. #tourismchat

@tourismchat A5: No reason to discourage staff participating. They are guides to their cities too even if not in mktg dept. #tourismchat

RT @WhosYourAnnie: A4: I think Foodspotting is great for foodies. Yelp has a tremendous user-base. Both good to use! #tourismchat

#tourismchat I really like Yelp. I was pleased to see lots of locals Yelpers had populated good info before I did. Easy for me.

@mobethann You checkin with a DMO account or personal? Or both? #tourismchat

A4 ===> What @whosyourannie said. #tourismchat

A5: You and your team know more about what's local than anyone! Jump in there and share what you know. #tourismchat

A5. Think staff should be encouraged to check in and leave tips on their personal acct. Their chance to share insider info. #tourismchat

@tourismchat I try my best to movitvate, but no fsq participation. I've managed to get them going on twitter & that's it ;-) #tourismchat

A5: Our team defiantly participates & works to facilitate industry partners within destinations to help promote destinations. #tourismchat

A5: I think it should be encouraged, especially if you're keeping biz/consumer locations separate -Visitors Center vs Film Dept #tourismchat

@WhosYourAnnie personal right now....#tourismchat #tourismchat

Agree! RT @katiecook: A5: No reason to discourage staff participating. They're guides to their cities even if not in mktg dept. #tourismchat

Ditto. RT @SarahElam: @tourismchat I try my best to movitvate, but no fsq participation. #tourismchat

Along with Q5: Do you have a CVB account or just using your personal one when checking in to places? #tourismchat

A5: We're always encouraging and training staff. It depends on the person. They're either in or out. #tourismchat

RT @WalkingxPapers: Thanksgiving travel to jump 4% this year... http://t.co/nzXEzDJ5 #tourismchat

RT @BeckyMcCray: A5: You and your team know more about what's local than anyone! Jump in there and share what you know. #tourismchat

@TomMartin Huzzah. We love @Foodspotting! It's a very targeted way to promote our food scene. #tourismchat

@tourismchat my philosophy - help staff who want to be active, but don't force anyone. That's a recipe for lame content #tourismchat

A5 I agree @katiecook- locals are the best guides to a city, employees or not - encourage! #tourismchat

@tourismchat A5: push to "sharing the experience." Specials work but how often do you deviate from intended plans for special? #tourismchat

@whosyourannie Both, it gets to be a pain in the neck switching back and forth between accounts buy I'm hooked now #tourismchat

@WhosYourAnnie I see destinations more as the facilitator of tips, lists & industry partner ed vs. checkins cc:@mobethann #tourismchat

RT A5: You and your team know more about what's local than anyone! Jump in there and share what you know. #tourismchat

@TourismCurrents @cupoflocalsugar Glad you guys agree! #tourismchat

RT @cupoflocalsugar: A5 I agree @katiecook- locals are the best guides to a city, employees or not - encourage! #tourismchat /// I agree!

@visitphilly yes for foodies - it's a laser shot... no cost so any conversion is positive ROI & gr8 excuse to take food pics ;) #TourismChat

RT @Joe_ExpCols: @tourismchat my philosophy - help staff who want to be active, but don't force anyone. That's a recipe for lame content #tourismchat

@emptykeller Do you leave tips with both accounts? If so, they're different from each account, right? #tourismchat

A5. Using a CVB account is OK, but personal accounts are OK, too. Most important factor: get started. #tourismchat

@robertpatterson @visitphilly @Foodspotting We (@VisitBucksPA) need to step up our guide creation! :) #tourismchat

@Joe_ExpCols #tourismchat Agreed! Same would apply for FB and Twiter.

@whosyourannie I've seen both, and it's pretty cool to see that the CVB is checked in or left a tip wherever I am. #tourismchat

@WhosYourAnnie Yes they're both very different. My personal tips have a more humorous take on them compared to my work's. #tourismchat

Q6: Is it smart or dumb to create the same list/itinerary/challenge in Foursquare, Google Maps, Foodspotting, etc? #tourismchat

A5. I think it's also interesting to consider Foursquare from a mtgs perspective ie: "This place great for mtgs 50-100 people" #tourismchat

Yup. RT @Joe_ExpCols: My philosophy - help staff who want to be active, but dont force anyone. Thats a recipe for lame content. #tourismchat

RT @tourismchat: Q6: Is it smart or dumb to create the same list/itinerary/challenge in Foursquare, Google Maps, Foodspotting? #tourismchat

@scullyano You and @VisitBucksPA are doing a great job as well. cc: @visitphilly @Foodspotting #tourismchat

Just personal. RT @WhosYourAnnie: Along with Q5: Do u have a CVB acct or just using your personal 1 when checking in to places? #tourismchat

RT @AshleyTravels: A5. I think it's also interesting to consider Foursquare from a mtgs perspective ie: "This place great for mtgs 50-100 people" #tourismchat

@tourismchat A6: Smart. Different channels, different audiences. Plus, more chances for exposure. #tourismchat

Smart! MT @AshleyTravels: A5. Consider @Foursquare from a meetings perspective ie: "This place great for mtgs 50-100 people." #tourismchat

@WhosYourAnnie We check in as @VisitPhilly. But now Foursquare's brand vs manager thing makes it complicated. #tourismchat

Most def. RT @Joe_ExpCols: help staff who want to be active, but dont force anyone. Thats a recipe for lame content #tourismchat

Pushback: Does your DMO take loc based services beyond visitor education for mkt research to build strategic loyalty program? #TourismChat

A6: I like consistency. Users probably won't be using all your tools so they might not see Foursquare list but will see G Map. #tourismchat

@emptykeller Love that! #tourismchat

@visitphilly Agree! #tourismchat

RT @katiecook: @tourismchat A6: Smart. Different channels, different audiences. Plus, more chances for exposure. #tourismchat

RT @BeckyMcCray: A5. Using a CVB account is OK, but personal accounts are OK, too. Most important factor: get started. #tourismchat

@tourismchat Q6: I think each channel should be treated differently as each has a different audience w/ different expectations. #tourismchat

Agreed RT @katiecook: @tourismchat A6: Smart. Different channels, different audiences. Plus, more chances for exposure. #tourismchat

RT @tourismchat A6: Smart. Different channels, different audiences. Plus, more chances for exposure. #tourismchat

@tourismchat Fact: @katiecook is smart. #tourismchat

RT @sheasylvia: @tourismchat Q6: I think each channel should be treated differently as each has a different audience w/ different expectations. #tourismchat

A6: As with anything: experiment. What works for everyone, may not work for you. Try out different specials/accounts, refine #tourismchat

A6: Depends if you have trip itineraries you are driving people to experience. But diversity also allows more wide coverage #tourismchat

A6. While it's good to spread the info around, tailor it. Consider what info the users want on each network. #tourismchat

A @Foodspotting example we love: Hoagies from @VisitPhilly http://t.co/u6wzrEA1 #tourismchat

Yes. RT @katiecook: @tourismchat A6: Smart. Different channels, different audiences. Plus, more chances for exposure. #tourismchat

@Joe_ExpCols Fact: @katiecook is smart. We don't know her, but we can agree. #tourismchat #intelligent

Q6: Do you educate/provide training for your partners or businesses on how to use these networks? #tourismchat

time consuming but trying RT @BeckyMcCray: A6. While it's good to spread the info around, tailor it. Consider what users want. #tourismchat

RT @tourismchat: Q6: Do you educate/provide training for your partners or businesses on how to use these networks? #tourismchat

Ack, the bot found the gin again. Last question is Q7. #tourismchat

RT @tourismchat: Q6: Do you educate/provide training for your partners or businesses on how to use these networks? #tourismchat

A6: Yes. @AshleyTravels just finished one for our local hoteliers last month. #tourismchat

A6: Industry education is essential for success. It take a village mentality to help uplift a destination w/users broadcasting #tourismchat

RT @tourismchat: Ack, the bot found the gin again. Last question is Q7. #tourismchat // pass the bottle pls!

A7 I talk up mobile tools to local businesses I visit. I added our new coffee shop to Foursquare, and had a good convo w/owner. #tourismchat

A6: I'm always up for questions and training. The more people on the same page, the better. #tourismchat

A7: Educating partners is key. Providing social media workshops/e-blasts is a great member benefit. #tourismchat

@tourismchat Stay on topic, we can talk about gin later! #tourismchat

@TourismCurrents @Foodspotting @VisitPhilly That is a GREAT example. Thanks for sharing! #tourismchat

A7. Your local career tech/community college/training group might work with you to train partner businesses. #tourismchat

Onsite checkin: I try to let the owner of the biz know that I commented. Sometimes they have no clue. On-spot opportunity. #Tourismchat

RT @whosyourannie: A7: Educating partners is key. Providing social media workshops/e-blasts is a great member benefit. #tourismchat

@yourdp :) #tourismchat

RT @robertpatterson: A6: Industry education is essential for success. It take a village mentality to help uplift a destination w/users broadcasting #tourismchat

Great! RT @WhosYourAnnie: A7: Educating partners is key. Providing social media workshops/e-blasts is a great member benefit. #tourismchat

Q8: What HASN'T worked for you with location-based networks? #tourismchat

RT @tourismchat: Q8: What HASN'T worked for you with location-based networks? #tourismchat

Thanks for the compliment @robertpatterson @SarahElam @MidlifeRoadTrip #tourismchat

@VisitSeminole Thanks Alligator! #tourismchat

A8: keeping the momentum going. It's easy to set up. Hard to maintain. #tourismchat

@Beaumartian is really smart, too #tourismchat

Ditto: @Beaumartian Onsite checkin: I try to let the owner of the biz know that I commented. Sometimes they have no clue.#Tourismchat

Oh wow, I am missing my friends at #tourismchat today.

A8: Usually smart phone failure or untrained staff. We've raised money & given away energy drinks for check-ins, seems to work #tourismchat

#itsabeautifulworldbecuase of #tourismchat.

;) @Joe_ExpCols: @Beaumartian is really smart, too #tourismchat

A8: Need larger user base to make impact on location. Only 4% of adults participating. Smaller platform yield small results #tourismchat

@WhosYourAnnie @MidlifeRoadTrip Thanks for mentioning our Foursquare list(s); more coming soon! #tourismchat

@tourismchat Q8. I can't even tell you how many employees I've had to follow around w/ my phone. Untrained staff doesn't work. #tourismchat

@Joe_ExpCols Trying to maintain equilibrium over here; hard when they have a Tastycake one, a coffee one, a farmer's mkt... :) #tourismchat

RT @WhosYourAnnie: A8: keeping the momentum going. It's easy to set up. Hard to maintain. #tourismchat

@tourismchat My biggest failure is waiting on the sidelines. I don't understand the 4sq user mindset, but gotta get in there #tourismchat

@tourismchat A8: personally I've never failed at anything but difficult "mayor" requirements benefit no one #tourismchat

@Joe_ExpCols True... my concern is how do you make something that's so tactical into a strategic loyalty plan. #TourismChat

@robertpatterson agree. But, if you are a city w/ a higher # of early adopter visitors, it doesn't hurt to have a free acct. #tourismchat

@Joe_ExpCols Maybe don't focus on the 4sq checkin per se. Think of it like, "What's around me right now that's cool?" #tourismchat

I can't tell you how nice it is to work with a trained CVB staff. The opposite is a nightmare. #tourismchat #travelwriting

@Joe_ExpCols think the mindset is part game, part exploring, part memory device and hoping for rewards #TourismChat

A8 Follow Up: A8: 4% aside. If you are reaching a qualified niche audience you are reaching influencers. #tourismchat

Q9: How do you integrate location-based tools into DMO mobile sites/apps? #tourismchat

@TourismCurrents I'm focusing first on lists, where I can multipurpose that content. (blog, google maps, foodspotting & 4sq.) #tourismchat

Sorry to have missed #TourismChat today!

@JoyLinDMAI @joe_expcols does a destination need a loyalty plan? Or would it be better to look at as an ambassador plan? #TourismChat

You don't go for mass w/these tools right now. You go for the talkative, sharing folks. It's not numbers, it's amplification. #tourismchat

@catherineheeg @robertpatterson A8 Great stat that only 4% of adults participate. What is that stat? 4% of adults use FSq? or.? #tourismchat

RT @TourismCurrents: @Joe_ExpCols Maybe don't focus on the 4sq checkin per se. Think of it like, "What's around me right now that's cool?" #tourismchat

A9. Working on this right now! #tourismchat

MT @TourismCurrents: You don't go for mass w/these tools now. You go for talkative, sharing folks. Not numbers, amplification. #tourismchat

agree RT @TourismCurrents: You dont go for mass w/these tools right now. You go 4 talkative, sharing folks. Its amplification. #TourismChat

RT @TourismCurrents: You don't go for mass w/these tools right now. You go for the talkative, sharing folks. It's not numbers, it's amplification. #tourismchat

RT @tommartin: @Joe_ExpCols great convo starter too. I love seeing my friends check-in to a new place and I ask for reviews #TourismChat

RT @tourismchat: Q9: How do you integrate location-based tools into DMO mobile sites/apps? #tourismchat

RT @TomMartin: agree RT @TourismCurrents: You dont go for mass w/these tools right now. You go 4 talkative, sharing folks. Its amplification. #TourismChat

A9: We created a mobile app that utilizes a walking tour #tourismchat

@Joe_ExpCols Be sure you're focusing on the culture. I think it's a mistake not to have a personal 4sq acct before diving in. #tourismchat

@TomMartin - More interested in providing travel inspiration than loyalty. That will come when we over-deliver on experience #tourismchat

RT @BeckyMcCray: A7. Your local career tech/community college/training group might work with you to train partner businesses. #tourismchat

@Joe_ExpCols Good move with 4sq Lists - smart to think of multiple uses across your blog, etc. #tourismchat

Great conversation flow in #tourismchat today.

@Joe_ExpCols agree... inspire them to inspire others... domino effect. #DayAfterMarketing #TourismChat

@WalkingxPapers Study from Pew Research on usage of check-in type services cc:@catherineheeg #tourismchat

Q10: Have you created any deals in your Visitor Centers/Convention Centers for people who checkin there? #tourismchat

A9 part1: Integrating location tools into mobile sites and apps is a great way to streamline itineraries and gain users. #tourismchat

@tourismchat A9: include links to redirects that launch apps. Direct the user where to go - less instruction the better #tourismchat

As a traveler, I try to tell proprietors when I've found them via Yelp, 4sq or Foodspotting. Show 'em on my phone, too. #tourismchat

yes RT @Joe_ExpCols: More interested in providing travel inspiration than loyalty-That comes when we over-deliver on experience #tourismchat

RT @tourismchat: Q10: Have you created any deals in your Visitor Centers/Convention Centers for people who checkin there? #tourismchat

#TourismChat A10: Yes. We love it when people redeem the free bottled water offer. My inner geek rejoices. #I'mANerd

A9 part2: However you need to use platforms that your user base uses. #tourismchat

Looks like I missed the majority of the #tourismchat. That's a real shame.

Thx! @WalkingxPapers Study from Pew Research on usage of check-in type services cc:@catherineheeg #tourismchat

A10. Believe @AbileneCVB gives a branded bottle of water for Visitor Center checkins. #tourismchat

@TomMartin @Joe_ExpCols True, loyalty doesn't mean exclusivity in travel, but repeat visitation builds even better ambassadors. #TourismChat

Q10: Working on one for @Colorado for this spring. #tourismchat

A10. Free #Beaumont water. They love it & so do we. :) #tourismchat

RT @JoyLinDMAI: @TourismCurrents Very true. Influencers on 4sq love the draw of "discovery" and the opportunity to share great finds. #TourismChat

@JoyLinDMAI true but reality is, repeat for most isn't happening - or not every year.. people want variety cc @joe_expcols #TourismChat

A10. Yes, free shirt! Very few redeem, but we don't promote. Only for the true geeks. #tourismchat

@WalkingxPapers #tourismchat Thanks for the Pew Research tip!

RT @JoyLinDMAI: @TomMartin @Joe_ExpCols True, loyalty doesn't mean exclusivity in travel, but repeat visitation builds even better ambassadors. #TourismChat

Awesome #forsha @emilyforsha: A10. Yes, free shirt! Very few redeem, but we don't promote. Only for the true geeks. #tourismchat

Q11: What have you learned today, class? Besides the fact that you should get the bot gin for Christmas. #doit #tourismchat

RT @TourismCurrents: You don't go for mass w/these tools right now. You go for the talkative, sharing folks. It's not numbers, it's amplification. #tourismchat

You can get me gin for Christmas too. #tourismchat :-)

@JoyLinDMAI so rather than fight uphill battle - ride the wave - give'em great time and get them to tell others. #cheapmkting #TourismChat

RT @tourismchat: Q11: What have you learned today, class? Besides the fact that you should get the bot gin for Christmas. #doit #tourismchat

Nice to meet everyone. Is #tourismchat always at the same time/same place?

@HeidiTown It's twice/month. Schedule: http://t.co/0GSBloKf #tourismchat

@tourismchat #tourismchat A11: what the future looks like!

Ditto. RT @TomMartin: @tourismchat that #pretty people can't sneak in here... the bot has eyes - though likely blurred by gin #TourismChat

Thanks for chatting with us today! You certainly were a lively bunch. #tourismchat

@WhosYourAnnie thank you! #tourismchat

@TomMartin Sounds like a strategy to me! :) #TourismChat

@Beaumartian no #ThePretty is @jeremy_harvey the guy in the suit remember? cc @tourismchat #TourismChat

Thanks for the #tourismchat today!

@tourismchat Q11: Everyone needs to use Foursquare to discover how those around you are utilizing (and more cowbell) #tourismchat

Thanks, everyone! Great chat today! #tourismchat

Bye, everyone! Have a great day! #dreamingofgin #tourismchat

The next chat is on Dec 1st at 2 pm CST. Topic is contests. http://t.co/AUNxAeyf #tourismchat