STA Travel Announces Student Online Travel Community
On February 6th, 2007 STA Travel (the world’s largest student and youth travel company) announces their new online travel community for students. In order to promote its launch, STA Travel held a “World Traveler Sweeptakes” which ends on 2nd of March. The site allows them to ‘create profiles and share stories, tips, photographs and videos from their own travels. Members will also receive advance notification of special sales and will have first-hand access to the STA Travel network of expert travel advisors.
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STA Travel Launches the First-Ever Student Travel Community
DALLAS, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire/ — There are 193 countries in the world;
where do you want to go? STA Travel, the world’s largest student and youth
travel company, announces the launch of http://www.STATravel193.com, an online
travel community designed specifically to educate, inspire and connect
student travelers.
The site, http://www.STATravel193.com, is populated with videos, photos and
facts to assist travelers in choosing four countries for their ultimate
trip. The STA Travel community kicks off its entry into the social
networking landscape with the launch of the “World Traveler Sweepstakes”
which invites trekkers to vie for a 28-day global exploration for two
students to four countries of their choice.
To enter the “World Traveler Sweepstakes,” students have until March 2
to submit their e-mail address and the four counties of their choice at
http://www.STATravel193.com. Students may also enter at any STA Travel Branch or
at various events on national college campuses. Ten finalists will be
selected and the “World Traveler” will be named by their peers through an
exciting round of voting on http://www.STATravel193.com. Other finalists will
receive prizes such as a Schwinn 2007 Deluxe 7 bicycle or a Canon -
PowerShot 6.0 MP Camera.
Once the contest is complete, http://www.STATravel193.com will evolve as new
community features are launched, allowing students to create profiles and
share stories, tips, photographs and videos from their own travels. Members
of the community will receive advance notification of special sales and
will have first-hand access to the STA Travel network of expert travel
advisors.
“With the launch of http://www.STATravel193.com we are able to connect with
our customers and provide a new and innovative way to share our unmatched
expertise in travel,” said Scott Hyden, President, STA Travel - North
America. “For the past 28 years our business has been focused around
creating memorable experiences for cost conscious students and young
travelers. This community enables us to do so in a manner that resonates
with today’s Web 2.0 generation.”
About STA Travel
STA Travel is a full-service travel agency with over 70 retail
locations in the United States and can be reached by calling (800)
505-1940. Students can also access the latest student airfares, packages
and trips and other valuable information at http://www.statravel.com. The STA
Travel Blue Ticket. offers students and travelers under the age of 26 key
benefits of low price, flexibility, and on-the-road service. STA Travel
also has extensive resources and expertise to service group clients, with
its International Programs and Group Services division. With over 400
branches in over 90 countries and serving over two and a half million
students each year, STA Travel is the world expert in travel for students
and young adults. STA Travel is the exclusive distributor of ISIC
identification cards throughout the U.S.
Contact: Christi Day
972-538-8843
cday@statravel.com
SOURCE STA Travel
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