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Switching the focus from problem solving to travel inspiration apps
News / Technology
Switching the focus from problem solving to travel inspiration apps
By Viewpoints | December 23, 2014
These days, the focus of technology seems to be solving all of our problems. Apps exist to help us... Read More
Pivotal moments in 2014: TripAdvisor and the entire trip
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Pivotal moments in 2014: TripAdvisor and the entire trip
By Kevin May | December 23, 2014
It might seem to make perfect sense now, but many would admit to being surprised when TripAdvisor... Read More
Tencent leads $50 million round for social app
News / Distribution
Tencent leads $50 million round for social app
By Martin Cowen | December 23, 2014
Chinese internet giant Tencent is widely reported to have led a $50 million Series C funding round for... Read More
Epiclist calls time after about 1000 days of app life
News / Technology
Epiclist calls time after about 1000 days of app life
By Linda Fox | December 23, 2014
Travel inspiration app Epiclist says it plans to close down its service and remove it from the servers... Read More
Golden opportunity: Upselling ups positive reviews and guest satisfaction
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Golden opportunity: Upselling ups positive reviews and guest satisfaction
By Nick Vivion | December 22, 2014
A recent report has found a direct link between front desk upselling and both positive reviews and... Read More
Reshaping online travel - hurdles and opportunities
News / Technology
Reshaping online travel - hurdles and opportunities
By Sean Arena | December 22, 2014
Over the past few years, I’ve read numerous articles from various industry pundits lamenting the lack... Read More
Indian-Italian fusion  - zomato.com buys Cibando
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Indian-Italian fusion - zomato.com buys Cibando
By Martin Cowen | December 22, 2014
Priceline's $2.6 billion acquisition of OpenTable is driving the demand for restaurant booking... Read More
Pivotal moments in 2014 - when Airbnb got in bed with Concur
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Pivotal moments in 2014 - when Airbnb got in bed with Concur
By Linda Fox | December 22, 2014
Concur’s partnership with Airbnb, announced back in July, feels like a pivotal moment in 2014. It’s a... Read More
What the dickens...
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What the dickens...
By Martin Cowen | December 22, 2014
In a twist on the ghosts of Christmas past, booking.com is being haunted by the BBC after the... Read More
Pivotal moments in 2014 - when Alibaba launched Alitrip.com
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Pivotal moments in 2014 - when Alibaba launched Alitrip.com
By Martin Cowen | December 21, 2014
When a business with global aspirations such as Alibaba, currently valued at more than $270 billion,... Read More
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