The travel industry and Twitter, part 3

[Note: This list will now be kept here on a permanent basis]

A quick update then on the wealth of travel industry Twitterers out there. Well over two months ago, I asked: Why aren’t UK travel companies using Twitter?

Since that original post, and a further one (here) I’ve stumbled upon a whole new world of ‘Twitter meets travel’, and have even been contacted by some travel firms. So I stand corrected.

This latest list is still mostly American, but there are a few more UK-based firms on it.

It’s interesting to note how many American tourist boards have started using Twitter; they all cleverly post back to their official websites.

Travel booking websites are also getting in on the act.

The travel industry is a fun industry, and Twitter lends itself perfectly to the environment.

It’s a great marketing tool, and with the 140 characters restriction, you can easily scan the headlines to pick out what you need.

Here’s the new list then, but for a less corporate list, take a look at Elliott’s blog.

And please get in touch if I’ve missed you out – leave a comment at the end of this post, or send me message here.

Travel firms using Twitter (updated 18 Dec)

• Richard Branson
• Chicago Northwest
• Resideo
• Vermont Tourism
• Enjoy Illinois
• Visit Chicago
• Scottsdale CVB
• Cruising Insider
• UpTake
• Best Western (Chicago)
• E Tourism summit
• Chicago North Shore CVB
• Choose Chicago
• Chicago Southland CVB
• Oak Park CVB
• Heritage Corridor CVB
• Visit Alton
• Visit Madison
• Columbia CVB
• Visit Milwaukee
• Visit Pontiac
• Xcommedia
• Beachcomber Tours
• Millenium Hotels
• Lastminute news
• Silicon Valley
• Tourism NSW
• Mr and Mrs Smith
• Icelandexpress
• SpringfieldMoCVB
• Qatar Airways
• VirginBlue
  
• Lastminute
• STA Travel
• Metrotwin (BA)
• Apartotels
• CheapHotels
• HostelBookers
• Hatters Hostels
• Hostels247
• Brilliant Trips
• Tour CMS
• Expedia
• STC Hostels
• Far and Ride
• FairFX
• Flybags
• JetBlue
• Virgin
• Away.com
• Delta Airlines
• Southwest
• British Airways
• Travelzoo
• Green Travel Hub
• Lastminute
• Virgin America
• Marriot
• Beachcomber Tours
• Visit Florida