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HomeAway launches global luxury vacation rental portal
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HomeAway launches global luxury vacation rental portal
By Nick Vivion | October 30, 2013
Vacation rental behemoth HomeAway has launched a luxury rental portal today, allowing travelers to... Read More
Ryanair continues digital offensive, unveils website improvements
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Ryanair continues digital offensive, unveils website improvements
By Linda Fox | October 30, 2013
Ryanair has unveiled a raft of improvements to its website aimed at making the booking process easier... Read More
Middle East OTA Musafir eyes India with $16M fund, Tendulkar in tow and big ambitions
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Middle East OTA Musafir eyes India with $16M fund, Tendulkar in tow and big ambitions
By Karthick Prabu | October 30, 2013
UAE-based online travel agency Musafir has made its first foray into the subcontinental marketplace... Read More
What makes an industry friendly to cloud computing?
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What makes an industry friendly to cloud computing?
By PhocusWire | October 29, 2013
SYSTEMS: Sectors such as healthcare and education are said to be in front when it comes to cloud-based... Read More
Social media refuseniks in the office? Six ways to get staff involved
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Social media refuseniks in the office? Six ways to get staff involved
By PhocusWire | October 28, 2013
SOCIAL: For many companies, social media is the preserve of the marketing and customer service... Read More
Startup pitch: Poshpacker defines a niche with affordable, design-minded accommodations
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Startup pitch: Poshpacker defines a niche with affordable, design-minded accommodations
By Nick Vivion | October 28, 2013
Millenial travelers continue to be ripe targets for marketers, but if the price point of a particular... Read More
NDC debate takes odd turn as anti lobby propose a new standards group
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NDC debate takes odd turn as anti lobby propose a new standards group
By Kevin May | October 28, 2013
With IATA in top gear with its event in Ireland this week to evangelise about its NDC initiative, it's... Read More
How technology is revolutionizing the customer experience in travel
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How technology is revolutionizing the customer experience in travel
By PhocusWire | October 27, 2013
[Go here for the recording and slides from the event] Today's traveler has evolved beyond simply... Read More
TripAdvisor says no plans to become an OTA, happy to remain booking facilitator
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TripAdvisor says no plans to become an OTA, happy to remain booking facilitator
By Karthick Prabu | October 24, 2013
TripAdvisor has moved quickly to reassure quite possibly the entire hospitality sector and world of... Read More
Low cost carriers pose a challenge for Asia's online agents
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Low cost carriers pose a challenge for Asia's online agents
By Karthick Prabu | October 23, 2013
To study the impact of low cost carriers on (online) travel agents, Abacus surveyed agents in Asia who... Read More
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