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HeBS Digital Announces the Launch of the Tropical Inns Puerto Rico “Resolution to Relax” Giveaway Sweepstakes

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

HeBS Digital is pleased to announce the successful launch of the Tropical Inns Puerto Rico “Resolution to Relax” Giveaway Sweepstakes:  http://sweeps.tropicalinnspr.com/.

Tropical Inns Puerto Rico

This sweepstakes, designed, marketed and written by HeBS Digital, gives users 30 chances to win a stay at one of Tropical Inns’ all-inclusive Puerto Rico resorts—Parador Palmas de Lucía, Parador Costa del Mar, Parador Guánica 1929 or Parador MaunaCaribe—as well as a grand prize of a free two-night all-inclusive stay at the inn of the winner’s choice. This sweepstakes is the perfect answer for anyone looking to escape the cold winter months and head to the sunny, sandy beaches of the Caribbean.

Participants can enter the “Resolution to Relax” Giveaway Sweepstakes by registering and logging in once each day through February 12 to have their chance at both the daily prizes and grand prize. This “Resolution to Relax” Giveaway Sweepstakes gives participants multiple ways to win! Users who spread the sweepstakes through social media channels and email will also have a chance to win a $250 American Express Gift Card. The participant who lets the most friends and family know about the “Resolution to Relax” Giveaway Sweepstakes will win.

The sweepstakes will boost daily visits to the Tropical Inns Puerto Rico website, as well as grow the property’s opt-in email list while expanding its presence on social networks like Facebook and Twitter. Tropical Inn Puerto Rico’s “Resolution to Relax” Giveaway Sweepstakes will be marketed through social media, online newswire, the forward-to-a-friend functionality, and of course, email marketing.

Tropical Inns Puerto Rico features the best in breathtaking beach accommodations for couples, families, honeymooners, groups, and more. Each resort boasts amenities such as cool, crystal-clear swimming pools, delicious dining, modern fitness centers, and more for the perfect tropical vacation. The all-inclusive packages at Tropical Inns Puerto Rico include meals, accommodations, gratuities, and more.

Enter the “Resolution to Relax” Giveaway Sweepstakes at Tropical Inns Puerto Rico today!

 

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HeBS Digital Announces the Launch of the JW Marriott Indianapolis Indy Dream Getaway Sweepstakes

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

HeBS Digital is proud to announce the successful launch of the JW Marriott Indianapolis Indy Dream Getaway Sweepstakes: www.jwindysweeps.com.

 

JW Marriott Indy Sweepstakes

JW Marriott Indianapolis Sweepstakes

The sweepstakes, which was designed, marketed and written by HeBS Digital, gives participants 45 chances to win a $50 American Express Gift Card and one Grand Prize: a two-night getaway to Indianapolis, including tickets to concerts, sporting events, museums or other attractions and an array of onsite perks at the JW Marriott, Downtown Indy’s premier hotel. The sweepstakes is perfect for anyone looking for an Indy escape – whether that entails sports, live music, family attractions or just relaxation at the JW Indy.

Participants can enter the Indy Dream Getaway Sweepstakes once each day through February 22 to have a chance at the Daily Prizes and Grand Prize. The contest also includes forward-to-a-friend functionality, which awards a $250 American Express Gift Card to the participant who sends the contest link to the most valid email addresses via the official sweepstakes website. The Indy Dream Getaway Sweepstakes gives participants multiple ways to win!

The sweepstakes will boost daily visits to the hotel website while growing the property’s opt-in email list and expanding its presence on Facebook and Twitter. The sweepstakes will be marketed through email marketing, social media, online newswires, the forward-to-a-friend functionality and more.

The JW Marriott Indianapolis is Downtown Indy’s newest landmark, boasting 1,005 elegantly appointed guest rooms and more than 100,000 square feet of event and meeting space in the middle of the city. The largest JW Marriott in the world and the tallest hotel in Indiana, the JW Marriott Indianapolis attracts distinguished guests and serves as the perfect destination for a dream vacation to Indy.

Enter the Indy Dream Getaway Sweepstakes at the JW Marriott Indianapolis!

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HeBS Announces the BNP Paribas Open 30-Day Free Ticket Giveaway

Thursday, November 4th, 2010

HeBS is pleased to announce the launch of the BNP Paribas Open 30-Day Free Ticket Giveaway: http://www.bnpparibasopensweeps.com.

2011 BNP Paribas Open 30 Day Free Ticket Giveaway!

2011 BNP Paribas Open 30 Day Free Ticket Giveaway!

The interactive sweepstakes, designed and marketed by HeBS, allows participants to enter once a day to win two free tickets to the most-attended tennis tournament in the world outside of the Grand Slams. The sweepstakes is open to entrants from November 3rd to December 2nd, 2010.

The promotion also features a forward-to-a-friend functionality to encourage entrants to share the sweepstakes with friends. The person who refers the most friends to enter the sweepstakes via the website will receive a $250 Visa Gift Card.

The BNP Paribas Open Sweepstakes will encourage daily visits to the site, appreciably grow its opt-in email list, and promote the event as a top tournament for the sport’s best athletes. Multi-channel marketing efforts to promote the sweepstakes include email marketing, Facebook & Twitter, banner advertising, strategic linking, online newswires, and the forward-to-a-friend functionality.

The BNP Paribas Open is a prestigious tournament that brings together the top men’s and women’s tennis players for a two week period on the ATP World Tour and WTA. Held annually at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, a state-of-the-art facility boasting a 16,100 seat stadium, the BNP Paribas Open takes place in one of most beautiful venues for watching the top professionals compete.

Click here to enter the BNP Paribas Open Free Ticket Giveaway!

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HeBS Account Executive and Social Media Guru Guest Lectures at NYU’s Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

HeBS Account Executive Margaret Mastrogiacomo recently guest lectured on Web 2.0/Social Media for HeBS’ CEO Max Starkov’s Management of Technology and E-commerce/Tourism E-Commerce Class.

Starkov and Mastrogiacomo’s presentation focused on current hot topics in the hospitality industry – Web 2.0 and Social Media – and covered the following:

  • Web 2.0 & Social Media in the Travel Industry
  • Web 2.0 Initiatives and Case Studies
  • Preparing for the Hyper-Interactive Travel Consumer
  • Is Facebook more Popular than Google? What Does this Mean for the Industry?
  • Social Media Initiatives and Case Studies
  • Measuring ROI on Facebook & Twitter
  • What’s next for Web 2.0 & Social Media?

Students also learned what Web 2.0 and Social Media initiatives hoteliers are planning for in 2010, how these initiatives fit into a comprehensive Internet marketing strategy, and best practices for incorporating these types of initiatives into the hotelier’s action plan for 2010.

Mastrogiacomo has led the creative process behind many of HeBS’ recent award winning Web 2.0 applications including the Indian Wells Scavenger Hunt, as well as developed viral elements for online campaigns and successful promotions for HeBS clients’ Facebook fan pages and Twitter profiles.

Students from this class are working on completing either a Master of Science in Tourism & Travel Management or a Master of Science in Hospitality Industry Studies.

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