Dec 5, 2009

Mood literally affects vision

Research undertaken this year at the University of Toronto suggests that people’s moods impact literally on what they’re able to see.  Published in the Journal of Neuroscience, the study indicated that people in a good mood took in more information when they look at something, whereas those in a bad mood are more likely to see with tunnel vision. Being in a good mood and taking in more... read more

Dec 5, 2009

jetBlue “All-You-Can-Jet” pass returning?

Earlier this year, jetBlue offered the “All-You-Can-Jet” pass for 30 days (Sep 8 – Oct for $599. It was a great deal for frequent flyers and it also became the linchpin of their social media campaign over the period, with passholders tweeting & blogging about where they were travelling as part of this deal. jetBlue invited some of the passholders, particularly those who’d... read more

Nov 29, 2009

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-29

Steak & vege, Roast Chicken, Spag Bol & Beef casserole/curry are Australia's most popular meals. http://ow.ly/EHp3 # RT @margelaney: Weary of old wardrobes, women buying clothes again. 62% of women to buy clothing/accs this holidays http://bit.ly/6GfehK # RT @tcollins Apple Denying Support to Smokers? | Gizmodo Australia http://ow.ly/EIkK # Mildura will be digital only fr July next year... read more

Nov 15, 2009

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-16

RT @SilkCharm Toyota Yaris meets Downfall http://bit.ly/UZctH Social media campaigns that are all about stunts are risky. # Leading the way in twitter engagement @TrumpCollection thanks to @IvankaTrump. Smart to leverage popularity. http://ow.ly/AwoD # InterContinental.com named best website in 2009 Interactive Media Awards. http://ow.ly/AyCk (via @travel_buzz) # ABC building in Coffs Harbour may... read more

Oct 22, 2009

Vosges Haut-Chocolat at Chicago O’Hare

Most airports have chocolate shops these days, its one of the fastest growing travel retail categories. Aside from Brussels and to some degree Zurich though, I haven’t found many airport chocolate shops which really impressed me – which stood out as something unique or special.  Vosges Haut-Chocolat at O’Hare (T1 B Concourse) changed that, with a designer chocolate offer which was not... read more