Wednesday, October 13, 2010

kayla's 2nd blog

James Cusick Executive Purser with P&O Cruises

1. James post about his travel and his experiences at sea. He captures detailed pictures of the ships interior and exterior designs. He posts about the different places he visits as well.

2. James blog will spark the interest of travelers, and people who are interested on vacationing with P&O Cruises.

3. I think James meets his goal because he leaves detail posts and includes pictures.

4. James has a post of the crew members doing an emergency drill. The blog covers many different areas about the services and staff on the ship. James posts about different foods he has tired at different locations and his thoughts on them.

5. James does not have a Facebook page or Twitter. P&O Cruises can be found on Facebook and twitter.

6. James posts on his blog are more personal then the company posts on Facebook and Twitter.

7. James Cusick has been a part of P&O Cruises for about 27 years. He has worked in all different areas of the ship such as, Administration, Food & Beverage, Accommodation, Tours and Front Office, and a few other positions.




http://www.jamescusick.co.uk/2010/09/fun-in-sun.html

Kayla's 1st blog

Best Blogs at Sea

1. These blogs discus new things that are happening on the Carnival Brand ships. The blogger John Heald posts about the news on each ship, and places the ships travel to. Healds also uploads different pictures from the ships and the different destinations.

2. This blog appeals to travelers and employees who want to know more about the company they work for.


3. This blog does a great job meeting this goal. John Heald says “These are designed to entertain you, to fascinate you, and - when you need it - to help you.” (He was referring to the blogs). After reading the blogs they all met those standards.

4. On the latest post there is a video of the Pacific Dawn’s kitchen assembly line.

5. John Heald, is present on Facebook. You can “like” his page; however there is not much on it.

6. The difference between Facebook and the blog is there is much more post on the blog there is on Facebook. Also, there is more information about the company on the blog.


7. John Heald is the Carnival Cruise Lines Sr. Cruise Director. With this blog he informs you of a “crew only” view.

http://www.bestblogsatsea.com/

Kayla's 1st blog

Best Blogs at Sea

1. These blogs discus new things that are happening on the Carnival Brand ships. The blogger John Heald posts about the news on each ship, and places the ships travel to. Healds also uploads different pictures from the ships and the different destinations.

2. This blog appeals to travelers and employees who want to know more about the company they work for.


3. This blog does a great job meeting this goal. John Heald says “These are designed to entertain you, to fascinate you, and - when you need it - to help you.” (He was referring to the blogs). After reading the blogs they all met those standards.

4. On the latest post there is a video of the Pacific Dawn’s kitchen assembly line.

5. John Heald, is present on Facebook. You can “like” his page; however there is not much on it.

6. The difference between Facebook and the blog is there is much more post on the blog there is on Facebook. Also, there is more information about the company on the blog.


7. John Heald is the Carnival Cruise Lines Sr. Cruise Director. With this blog he informs you of a “crew only” view.

http://www.bestblogsatsea.com/

Alana assignment

http://www.hospitality-industry.com/index.php/news/
http://lhonline.com/

1. Hospitality industry .com covers all areas of hospitality industry. If you want to follow all of them, it is really hard for you to do so. But, they categorize them into each sector so that the readers follow them easily. When you are interested in only hotel area, you can read the articles related to hotel news.Lodging Hospitality has the archives; “Latest News”,” Latest Features”, “ Latest Opinion”, and “Top Reads”. It is easy to follow when you want to know which news is popular.

2. These blogs intend to serve people who want to know what is happening in whole hospitality industry. Since both of them give various information about this industry, it is good for people who want to work in this industry.

3. I think both of blogs that I am following meet their goal. Since this industry should be connected in world –wide view, both of them offer latest news of not only out of the states but also out of the countries. You can gain global knowledge of this industry.

4. In my opinion, Hospitality industry.com has much clearer image of archives than Lodging Hospitality blogs, because the former has categorized the sections simply while the latter has mixed some of their news.

5. Both of blogs have twitter accounts that allow the readers to get timely and simply news from them. Also, their twitter accounts help the bloggers too, because they do not have to inform the same event information by writing long blog right before the event starts. In addition, Lodging Hospitality has a Facebook account too.

6. Both of twitter accounts are exact same as their original blog entry. However, Lodging Industry’s facebook page allows the readers or people who “like” them to comment on their wall and share the information.

7. The authors in both blogs claim to know a lot of news of this whole industry. They convey to the readers not only fun events but also financial news of each category.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Zack Davis Blog Followings

Blogs: http://blog.sixflags.com/ , http://www.the-bus.net/blog/
1. How does the blog convey the archives to an audience?
The six flags blog talks about up coming events like the most recent one, Fright Fest. it also talks about some other event happening that are unrelated to the halloween season. The second blog I am following is more along the lines of coupons, savings and special offers to consider when purchasing your Six Flags tickets.

2. Who does the blog intend to serve?
Both blogs intend to serve the theme park visitors. one of them specializing in the upcoming events at Six Flags and the other having to do with saving money when purchasing your tickets through the use of coupons. for example the Six Flags blog was promoting the upcoming Fright Fest event that they annually hold, and the second blog I am following is offering coupons for Fright Fest.
3. Does it meet its goal?
I believe both blogs meet their goals. The Six Flags blog does a great job of informing the theme park enthusiasts about upcoming events that are going on. I feel that the second blog also meets its goal by promoting coupons and other special offers that will help the theme park guest save some money.

4.What image of archives and archivists is conveyed by the blog?
The image of the Six Flag blog is a lot more colorful than the second blog. I think part of this is because the Six Flags blog is on the actual Six Flags website and they want to do a good job at drawing people to the park. well they certainly have done a good job at this. The blog is colorful and filled with Six Flags images. The second blog is very dull and boring. it seems that no one follows it and the posts are not as frequent as the Six Flags blog.

5. Does the blogger have a presence on Twitter or Facebook?
The Six Flags blog has a presence on both Twitter and Facebook. The second blog does not have a presence on either of them.

6. How is that similar or different?
This is similar because you can use both social networks to get the company out there and attract more guests.

7. What topics does the author claim knowledge of in the industry?
The author of the Six Flags blog knows what is going on at the multiple Six Flags around the country. He gives in depth details about the upcoming events and why people should attend. The second blog knows what savings, coupons and special offers people should be aware of.


Alicia Baldasaro blog post

Blogs: www.thedisneyblog.com/
www.insidethemagic.net/

1. How does the blog convey the archives to an audience?
The Disney blog is very simple and gets right to the point. all the blogs are in the center and they sometimes contain videos and pictures. they are very easy to read, and there are links at the top so you can learn about the authors. Inside The Magic blog is more colorful and has a lot going on the page. They have a section where they preview each article, and you can click on it to read more about that blog. They have more advertisements on the page about Disney.

2What does the blog intend to serve?
The Disney blog intends to serve news to people about whats going on at Disney properties, and sometimes they talk about new movies being produced. Inside the magic does kind of the same thing, but they also talk about theme park events, news, and new things being developed.

3.Does it meet its goal?
I would say they both meet their goals because future travelors can go online and research whats new at the parks, and what has been happening. Inside the Magic has so much to its blog, and you can find a lot about new attractions, and events.

4.What Image of archives and archivist is conveyed by the blog?
For the Disney blog the image is plain but gets right to the point, and its very easy to read. occasionally there are pictures for certain blogs. Inside the magic doesnt even look like a blog; it has so much on it that you have to look for what you want to read. its colorful and energetic, and it makes me want to find out whats the blog has to offer.

5.Does the blogger have a presence on Twitter and Face book?
Yes, when i visited both blogs, they had clearly marked links to connect to twitter and facebook. Its really easy to follow, and Inside the Magic also has a Youtube account.

6.How is that similar or different?
Its similar because twitter and facebook a can run off each other. if you're on facebook you can also tweet at the same time. if your following blogs you can look them up easily on these sites to see the newest posts. You can also get notification on your phone so you can see every blog right when they are posted.

7. What topics does the author claim knowledge of in the industry?
The Disney blog claims knowledge of whats going on withing the parks Disney owns, and also additional news about Disney's new additions to the company. Inside the Magic knows about the latest attractions of the parks all over the world. They both give information about Disney, and know a lot about the company.

Blog Assignment-Preston


Yo Chicago Blog
http://yochicago.com/crains-three-sales-in-three-months-for-ritz-carlton-residences/16781/


How does the blog convey the archives to an audience?

-The blog is easily readable and shows related posts from the blogs. The archives are easy to click and there are many different links to click on.

Who does the blog intend to serve?

-The blog seems to serve towards travelers but seems to connect more to the locals considering it is focusing on the construction of the building, along with the condos.

Does it meet its goal?

-Joseph Askins does a good job at meeting his blog idea by focusing on the construction and allowing the reader to see pictures and have facts of the construction and the hotel on the blog.

What image of archives and archivists is conveyed by the blog?

-There are many images on his different posts and allow the reader to follow the look of the area and see how the construction is going. There is also a video that allows people to see the construction in full view.

Does the blogger have a presence on Twitter or Facebook?

-Yes, on both.

How is that similar or different?

-For Facebook the blogger allows a picture of choice and the article I would like to post. It allows all of my friends to see the blog and conncets staight to it. For Twitter it is similar yet does not allow the picture.

What topic(s) does the author claim knowledge of in the industry.

-The author conveys to the reader that he is knowledgeable of the area, room numbers, prices and many other things to do with the construction.


Simply Magnificent. Ritz-Carlton Blog.
http://www.theresidenceschicago.com/blog/?cat=30

How does the blog convey the archives to an audience?

-The blog is very easy to follow considering it is strictly for the Ritz and is posted on their website. The archives are easily accessible because there are many different links and people to click on. The posts just continue up and down so there is no need to even click on a former date to receive an earlier post.

Who does the blog intend to serve?

-The blog is aimed more towards former customers and those seeking to travel world-wide and high-class. Also those highly interested in seeing what is new for the upcoming constructions and hotels.

Does it meet its goal?

-It certainly meets its goal considering everything the site has to offer. The blogs range but also connect to one another allowing the blog to be a valid source of information for a traveler and for a loyal guest.

What image of archives and archivists is conveyed by the blog?

-There are plenty of pictures everywhere. Every post consists of a picture and some even had videos like the one on construction. It even had a little side note that mentioned it was a live-cam. These pictures attract the reader and let them in on how things are coming along, and also with new places and events within the hotel.

Does the blogger have a presence on Twitter or Facebook?

-Yes on both.

How is that similar or different?

-The Facebook and Twitter are the exact same as the Yo Chicago blog.

What topic(s) does the author claim knowledge of in the industry.

-The author puts on mainly everything there is to know about the Ritz-Carlton and the new and old locations. There is direct knowledge of the industry and all of the features that happen within the hotel.

Kerry's blog assignment

http://www.blogs.marriott.com/

http://www.pearlseventsblog.com/

  1. How does the blog convey the archives to an audience?

This blog conveys the archives to the audience on the left side of the page. They are shown by month, and go back all the way to January 2007 when it was first started. They also offer different categories such as education, music, personal, and service. This makes it easier for the reader to read the blogs that they are interested in.


This blog doesn’t really convey the archives at all. At the bottom of the page there is a link to go to the older or newer posts, but that’s it.

  1. Who does the blog intend to serve?

This blog is intended to serve those customers who are interested in the Marriott Hotels. This blog offers information on the special offers that are going on as well as updated news and events that are happening with the company.

This blog intends to serve people who are just interested in weddings, or hiring a wedding planner.

  1. Does it meet its goal?

Yes, this blog does meet their goal. This blog is written by the chairman and CEO of Marriott International, Bill Marriott. He writes about the special events that are happening with his company, hotel openings, and what the company does to give back to the community.

Yes, this blog does meet that goal. Aletha has been in the event planning business for over twelve years. Her blog showcases the weddings that she has planned with pictures and descriptions, which is helpful for couples who are looking for a wedding planner.

  1. What image of the archives and archivists is conveyed by the blog?

The archivist for the Marriott blog made it very organized, there are few pictures but the archives are very easy to access for the reader.

There doesn’t seem to be an archive available on this blog for the reader. There is a place where the reader can search for a keyword or specific wedding and it will bring you to that blog.

  1. Does the blogger have a presence on Twitter or Facebook?

This company has three twitter accounts, “marriottintl”, “courtyardhotels” and “Marriottgreen” but they aren’t written by Bill Marriott.

Yes she does have a twitter.

  1. How is that similar or different?

These three Twitter accounts do similar things that the blog does; it mentions the new hotels that are going up, and also the benefits. Twitter is much more interactive then the blog, it allows customers to comment on it with their negative or positive experiences with Marriott International.

Aletha’s Twitter is a lot more personal than her blog. Although her blog does have a decent amount of personal information, it is more about her business.

  1. What topic(s) does the author claim knowledge of in the industry?

The author of this blog claims knowledge of his company because he is the CEO and knows everything that goes on throughout it. More specifically, he discusses the “Loyalty Program” for the Ritz-Carlton customers, the Algonquin Hotel in New York City, and their effort to give back to small businesses.

The author of this blog claims knowledge of the wedding planning industry. She shows her work through pictures so potential clients can see her work.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Michelle Following Blogs

http://www.thefoodsection.com/foodsection/
http://bostonhospitalityindustry.blogspot.com/2010/10/strega-waterfront-opens-1st-boston.html
1 How does the blog convey the archives to an audience?
The blog is divided in different sections. It’s easy for readers to get information they are interested in. Most posts have links so readers can connect to full articles in other official websites.
2 Who does the blog intend to serve?
These two blogs intend to serve people who are interested in hospitality industry and don’t have enough time to search news.
3 Does it meet its goal?
Yes, both of my blogs meet their goals.
4 What image of archives & archivists is conveyed by the blog?
The Food Section blog post some images related to articles and the author’s picture. Adam’s blog doesn’t post many pictures.
5 Does the blogger have a presence on Twitter or Facebook?
The Food Section blog has presences on Twitter, Facebook, and Flickr.
Adam’s blog doesn’t have.
6 How is that similar or different?
Their goals are similar. They both want readers can get hospitality information convenient and fast. The Food Section blog posts original writings but the Adam’s blog just copies articles from other websites.
7 What topic(s) does the author claim knowledge of in the industry?
The author of the Food Section blog claims food, wine, and travel.
The author of the Adam’s blog claims hospitality and tourism knowledge.

Blog Assignment - Glassman

http://www.directlinecruises.com/cruiseblog/

http://brillianteventplanning.com/blog/

How does the blog convey the archives to an audience?

The Direct Line Cruises blog conveys the archives to the audience through their side bar organization which allows the follower to search through the archives and they also have a link on the right hand side which says “archived blogs from august 2006-2010” that allows you to see everything the blogger has posted in the last four years. The Brilliant Event Planning Blog does not have anything that conveys and or displays their archives therefore you have to scroll through the older posts to see what they offer; however they do offer about 50 categories to search through on the right hand side of the blog in an organized vertical chart.

Who does the blog intend to serve?

The Direct Line Cruise Blog intends to serve travelers who are interested in going on a cruise, it gives them information about cruises that the blogger has been on and also gives them information about which cruise lines offer most and how to get more for your money. The Brilliant Event Planning Blog is intended to serve couples that are in search of help planning their wedding, wedding proposal, social events and or corporate events. They are based out of New York City so their segment is mainly for people in the Northeast region of the United States.

Does it meet its goals?

I think both of my blogs meet their goals; however the Brilliant Event Planning Blog meets their goals a bit more than the Direct Line Cruises Blog does. Direct Line Cruises does not supply the follower with direct information from the cruises but instead with descriptions of cruises from the passenger view, which is helpful, but not in all circumstances. The Brilliant Event Planning Blog offers a view into the work that the company has done recently and it is also directly connected to their website which is very organized and very helpful in looking for a reliable event planner.

What image of archives and archivists is conveyed by the blog?

The blogs for both convey that there has been consistent archives in the past however the Direct Line Cruises makes their archives more apparent while the Brilliant Event Planning blog has a categorized approach instead of a archive approach which is more suitable for the purpose of their blog.

Does the blogger have a presence on Twitter or Facebook?

The Brilliant Event Planning blog has a presence on both Facebook and Twitter however the Direct Line Cruises blog does not have a presence on either.

How is that similar or different?

Twitter and Facebook are not similar to the Brilliant Event Planning blog because you can only follow or like them on Facebook and Twitter but you can read and view videos and pictures on their blog.

What topic(s) does the author claim knowledge of in the industry?

In the Direct Line Cruises the author claims to know a lot about cruises since he has been on many and writes articles and in-depth analysis of the cruises. In the Brilliant Event Planning blog the author is a prestigious event planning coordinator in New York City so she knows exactly what she is taking about when giving insight into the industry.