The document discusses how social media is core to tourism branding and marketing. It notes that 2/3 of travelers share their travel plans on Facebook and over 70% update their status while on holiday. It also mentions that 52% of Facebook users said seeing friends' holiday pictures inspired them to book trips to the same places. The document advocates standing out with remarkable experiences, encouraging social sharing, and working with influencers to build a tourism brand and leverage people's own marketing through social media posts from their travels.