How content marketing can help your travel business grow

The travel industry and content marketing – the two couldn't be more perfectly aligned. Couple beautiful imagery and videos with interesting destination descriptions and guides. Then add resort stats, customer reviews, user-generated content and accommodation recommendations and you're on to a winning combination.

Content marketing is key to growing your travel business's awareness and potential customer base, and to helping you meet your wider business goals. Invest in a strong content marketing strategy and you will see it contribute to your business's bottom line.

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3 tips to get payday loans accepted the first time you apply

Each year, approximately 10 million Americans apply for a payday loan.

That's 10 million Americans who need money fast to pay off a debt, pay for a divorce or medical bill, take care of a car repair, or deal with some sort of other short-term, emergency issue.

As you can see, payday loans are a pretty awesome solution for anyone who finds themselves in a bind for cash.

But, there's one problem - not everyone gets approved for a payday loan. Just like any other type of loan out there, a lender can easily reject your payday loan application.

How do you make...

Former BBC Reporter Kally Adderkin-Hall with Naga Munchetty at the Heropreneur Awards

Exeter's Former BBC Reporter Kally Adderkin-Hall catches up with Naga Munchetty at Heropreneur Awards

Former BBC Reporter Kally Adderkin-Hall met up with current BBC Presenter Naga Munchetty at the Heropreneur Awards.

Kally who is from Exeter was at the ceremony in her role as executive producer of the video production company KAH Productions, where as Naga was their hosting the awards.

Heropreneur is an award ceremony that celebrates former members of the British Armed Forces who have forged a new life in business. Heropreneurs is the only registered charity in the UK which works exclusively to help former members of the Armed Forces, and their spouses, to fulfill their...

IT career options that do not require a university degree

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 04/10/2019 - 7:36pm

Exeter boasts one of the UK’s top-performing universities with some noteworthy alumni, including the likes of Zara Phillips and J.K Rowling. But do you really need to attend university to enjoy a high-paying and rewarding career? Not necessarily if you are looking for a career in IT. Here, we will look into alternative options for people wanting a computer-related profession.

The University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) has recently stated that applications to UK universities has decreased . The overall figures have decreased despite a rise in overseas applications....

Exeter School changing lives with its 18th annual concert for WaterAid

For the 18th year running and with support from South West Water and On Tap Water, the talented young musicians and singers from Exeter School will perform a special concert to raise funds for international charity WaterAid. All proceeds from the concert, which takes place at St Michael's Church, Heavitree, from 7:30pm on Wednesday 1 May, will go directly to WaterAid projects in countries like Zambia, helping some of the country's poorest communities gain access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. Over 150 pupils ranging in age from 11 up to 18 are involved in making music for...

Plymouth Science Park

Expansion for successful PSP heart screening team

Nearly 10,000 people have benefitted from a heart screening service, based at Plymouth Science Park, which is now tripling the size of its premises to meet increasing demand.

Ultracardiac is also planning to take on an extra cardiac sonographer and another receptionist - having already more than doubled its staffing numbers in nearly two years.

The company is able to provide detailed heart scans (echocardiograms) for patients from its HQ at PSP, conveniently sited next to Derriford Hospital.

The team spent more than three years planning the venture which has...

Green light for £30 million of transport infrastructure

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/10/2019 - 2:49pm

More than £30 million of major transport infrastructure has been approved by Devon County Council’s Cabinet today (Wednesday 10 April).

The programme of transport schemes aims to deliver infrastructure priorities across the county and continues support for sustainable travel to encourage growth in walking, cycling and public transport.

DevonCounty Council Leader John Hart said: "This is a good news story for Devon as this programme will support economic growth, encourage sustainable transport and help achieve the objectives of the Air Quality Management Plans developed in...

Queen’s Drive Space reopens for new season of fun!

Queen’s Drive Space in Exmouth has reopened for a new season with a top line-up of entertainment and fun planned for all the family from now until September.

The outdoor space on the seafront, created by East Devon District Council, features a Jurassic-themed play park, scrumptious food and drink stalls and an events area for live performances and big screen films and live streamed shows from theatres across the UK.

The Space reopened at the weekend and scores of families enjoyed live music from the Break Beat Bandits and Laurie Ward joined by John Mcloughlin. With a beach...

The Donkey Sanctuary is granted NGO status

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 04/10/2019 - 12:24pm

International animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, has this week been granted Non-Governmental Organisation status by the United Nations.

The accreditation is evidence of The Donkey Sanctuary’s growing international reputation and allows the organisation more opportunities to participate at a higher level on the world stage.

Ian Cawsey, director of advocacy at The Donkey Sanctuary says: “This is great news and places us right at the heart of the UN family. We have been working at the United Nations for around 18 months, and this status recognises our value, and...

Women in business celebrated across the South West 

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Wed, 04/10/2019 - 12:23pm

Over 100 business women were inspired as The Successful Women in Business Network (SWIB) held their annual conference and launched their SWIB Awards last month.

SWIB is a membership organisation for women who want to grow their businesses , an or develop their careers, with the support of other women, at regular networking events across Devon, Dorset, Hampshire & Somerset.

Founded by Gill Donnell MBE experienced leader, motivational speaker and business coach, who has spent much of her working life promoting the role of women in the workplace.

In 2009, Gill’s...

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