Mark Scriven - Articles

Mark Scriven is the M.D of Turismotec Ltd, a UK based search marketing agency that specialises in the travel sector. Turismotec publish a bi-monthly search marketing newsletter called etravel.success.

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Gourmet Dining On The Piste In The Trois Vallées
The cuisine offered in many of the best rental chalets can be of an extraordinarily high standard. However, there are times, say at lunch when you are on the piste, or for that special night out, when you might want a meal at a top quality restaurant. So, here are... Read
By: Mark Scriven | 18/02/2008 | Art and Entertainment
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Classic Drives - The Overseas Highway US 1 From Miami To Key West
The USA is one of the best destinations in the world for a driving or road touring holiday. The sheer diversity and stunning beauty of the country combined with high quality roads, which are often uncrowded away from major urban areas, produces a long list of classic drives. This classic... Read
By: Mark Scriven | 06/02/2008 | Travel
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Tropical Island Hopping - Hawaii Style
Welcome to paradise for that is what the word 'Hawaii' means; and with a warm, sub-tropical climate, friendly outgoing people, some of the world's most wondrous scenery and those famous beautiful beaches, who are we to argue? The islands of Hawaii each have their own unique characteristics and the four... Read
By: Mark Scriven | 06/02/2008 | Travel
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A Leap Year Again - The Top 10 Places To Propose In The USA
Every four years, February 29 appears on the calendar and is traditionally the day when women can propose marriage. This custom dates from fifth-century Ireland, when the rules of courtship were stricter. Since many women were waiting too long for proposals, St. Patrick is said to have granted this dispensation... Read
By: Mark Scriven | 06/02/2008 | Travel
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Follow In The Footsteps Of Jesse James
Movie tourism has been growing in popularity for decades and the USA is a prime destination as so many global cinematic blockbusters are made there. Movies have the power to bring characters from the past alive again in glorious Technicolor and this rekindles interest in the places and people. Following the... Read
By: Mark Scriven | 06/02/2008 | Travel
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Is Global Warming A Good Thing For High Altitude Ski Resorts?
Global warming and the associated changes in climate are being caused by the so-called "greenhouse" effect, which is raising the temperature of the Earth's atmosphere. Global temperatures have been forecast to increase from 1.5 to 6.0 degrees Celsius by the end of this century. Since nine of the ten warmest... Read
By: Mark Scriven | 03/02/2008 | Sports and Fitness
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Corporate Events: How To Impress Clients And Win More Business
Entertaining your clients should involve more than just shouting a few rounds at the local pub. Smart businesses realize that impressive corporate entertainment raises their profile, consolidates existing business arrangements and provides a focus for future deals. So the careful choice of corporate events should be part of your overall... Read
By: Mark Scriven | 05/12/2007 | Business
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How To Use Adventure Activities To Enhance Team Building
The most effective team-building training programs are custom designed to meet specific client needs and should be designed with the strategic direction and vision of the business in mind. By getting people to communicate face-to-face, adventure activities are a revitalizing change from the impersonal world of email and telephone correspondence.... Read
By: Mark Scriven | 05/12/2007 | Management
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PPC - Should You Bid On Your Own Company Name?
Bidding on your own company or brand name in a pay per click campaign is an issue that gets raised from time to time with my clients. It's an important issue because a good percentage of traffic to many websites is generated by company name or brand based phrases, and... Read
By: Mark Scriven | 14/11/2007 | Marketing
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Is Les Trois Vallées The Best Ski Areas In The World?
Your search for the world's best skiing may well end in the French alpine region of Les Trois Vallées. The area's many popular ski resorts, located 630 km south of Paris, offer exceptional skiing in spectacular natural settings, and top facilities that cater for skiers of all levels. These are... Read
By: Mark Scriven | 10/10/2007 | Sports and Fitness