Topic: “TRAVEL BLOG / TRAVELOG”Faculty : Mr.Lokesh

Subject : ICT TourismCourse: MBA in THInstitution: NITHM

Prepared By: Mr.Mohammed Asif

Every human has a voice and wishes their voice to be heard. In general when we have something in our mind we share with somebody who is ready to listen .

• What happen if the “ listener “ is not ready to listen ?• What happen when the people not interested in boring speech ?

Oh No.. How to Escape ?

Almost everyone from us came from this situation in several times .

Is n’t it ?

There are some other situations also like

In some cases People have good knowledge of something but they Failure to express the main Idea.

So how to overcome these kind of situations ?

And What is the Solution ?

The simple Solution

Narrate or Present it on a paper

or

Interact those who are interested or comfort

with the Topic.

How to find them ? How to know whether they are

comfortable or not ? How to contact them , How to manage

the time ? Where to meet them ?

The answer is

• What is a BLOG ?• Why to Blog?• Where to Blog ?• Who can Blog ? & • The Role of Blog in Travel & Tourism Industry ?

What is ”BLOG”

“A blog is a frequently updated online personal journal or diary”

Who is ”BLOGGER”

“a person who Maintains or engaged with a blog ”

What is ”BLOGGING”

“the action of writing a blog ”

Who can ”BLOG”

Those who have simple Internet Browsing Knowledge.

Those who would be willing to post if they feel it is useful, like to interact so many

Who can ”BLOG”

Those who willing to create their own brand Image or Self esteem.

Now days for the purpose of earnings too..

Types of BLOG There are many different types of blogs,

differing not only in the type of content, but also in the way that content is delivered or written.

Personal blogs The personal blog is an ongoing diary or

commentary written by an individual.

Types of BLOG

Micro blogging Microblogging is the practice of posting

small pieces of digital content—which could be text, pictures, links, short videos, or other media—on the Internet. Examples :  Google Plus,Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, and so on.

Types of BLOG

Corporate and organizational blogs A blog can be private, as in most cases,

or it can be for business purposes, branding or public relations purposes are called corporate blogs.

Why to BLOG1. It’s EASY & FREE

All you need is a computer with an Internet connection and you’re good to go.There are several free blogging services available on the Internet, and most of them are so easy to use that you can start blogging within minutes of signing up.

2. To EXPRESS YOURSELF Everyone wants to be heard. By posting your opinions and

thoughts on the web you are potentially being heard by a global audience. Just knowing that your opinions are being heard is sometimes reward enough in itself.

Why to BLOG3. KEEP IN TOUCH

Blogs establish a sense of community by providing an open avenue for communication and encouraging interaction. Depending on your blog, 'community' in this case can mean your family, your schoolmates, your fellow hobbyists, your customers, your target market ‐whoever you’re talking to.

4. To MAKE MONEY . Blogs can help you earn money through

several revenue streams ‐and advertising is just one of these.

What to ”BLOG”

Anything that you want , News, Education, Political, Film Gossips,

Entertainment, Beauty, Food, Cooking, TRAVEL & TOURISM and so on …

Travel BLOG

TRAVELOG

TRAVEL BLOG “The purpose of a Blog Content focuses particularly on Travel or Tourism, such Blogs

called as TRAVELOG”

TRAVELOG: a speech, movie, or piece of writing about someone's experiences while traveling

Travel Blogs Blogged in several aspects, such as Personal Experiences, or Exploring Places, or Promoting a Travel business, TRAVELOG can be from any of the components of Travel & Tourism, I.e It can be

Transportation, Accommodation, Facilities, Attractions, Food or restaurants. Or combination of these components.

TRAVEL BLOGPersonal Experience:

Narrating personal experience of a place/Destination visited, Stay of a Hotel Famous Restaurant / Food courts

Examples of Personal Travelogs: Venkat Ganesh : India Backpack Motorbike

www.indiabackpackmotorbike.com

Mr. Sankara’s www.beontheroad.com

TRAVEL BLOGExploring Destinations:

Narration about Natural , Heritage or Activity based destination, I.e: Beaches, Hill Stations, Pilgrimage, Wild life, lakes, lagoons , Amusements, Theme parks, so on.

Examples of such Travlogs:www.Tripadvisor.com

NOMADIC MATT - www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blog/

TRAVEL BLOGPromoting Travel Business:

Keep customers engaged with the same travel agency/ Consultancy,

To maintain the Customer Relationship Corporate Travel Companies maintains Travel blogs.

Examples of such Business Travelogs:http://webaut.sotc.in/blog/

Why These Blogs are Famous1. Beautiful Images and Videos.2. Narration of the personal experience 3. Regular Updates4. Complete Information 5. Accuracy of the Topics.