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By Kevin May | October 14, 2010
Hopefully those that seem to enjoy the rather tiresome journalist vs blogger debate can set aside two minutes to mull over this rather amusing clip. Read More
Google slaps Google Bypass with injunction over trademark
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Google slaps Google Bypass with injunction over trademark
By Kevin May | October 6, 2010
OnHolidayGroup was breathing a sigh of relief a little prematurely over its cheekily titled Google Bypass project - Big G has ordered it stop using the name immediately. Read More
Alitalia is back through mobile and social media
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Alitalia is back through mobile and social media
By Viewpoints | October 6, 2010
Italian carrier Alitalia has announced a further step into mobile with a new version of its mobile webapp and a new iPhone app to be released in the next few days. Read More
Thirteen social media and mobile tips for corporate travel
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Thirteen social media and mobile tips for corporate travel
By Viewpoints | October 5, 2010
Thanks to the growth of smartphones and the social web, today’s work force has developed new habits and high expectations. Read More
Google Bypass releases early figures, no moans from Google
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Google Bypass releases early figures, no moans from Google
By Kevin May | October 4, 2010
Much interest a month ago in the launch of a personal affiliate scheme on Facebook that allows users to get rewards for recommending travel products to friends. Read More
TLabs Showcase - Bonvoy
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TLabs Showcase - Bonvoy
By Kevin May | September 24, 2010
TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring Houston, US-based Bonvoy, a group travel organiser through Facebook. Read More
The perils of being social versus the perils of the web
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The perils of being social versus the perils of the web
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | September 24, 2010
The growth of social networking has been quite pronounced and almost everyone knows about it. However there is a very interesting dichotomy from different cultures. Read More
Eezeer relaunches review site, offers free app to hotels
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Eezeer relaunches review site, offers free app to hotels
By Kevin May | September 14, 2010
User review site Eezeer had a makeover last night and pushed the company in the new direction by unveiling a new mobile service it claims will improve hotel-guest relations. Read More
Do we still need travel communities in the Facebook age?
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Do we still need travel communities in the Facebook age?
By Viewpoints | September 10, 2010
Pre-Facebook, a new travel web community would arrive almost on a monthly basis. But what did the omnipresent social network do to its smaller competition? Read More
iPad and other cool tech: killing the downtime of travellers?
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iPad and other cool tech: killing the downtime of travellers?
By Siew Hoon Yeoh | September 1, 2010
I recently caught up with Benson Puah, the man who runs the Esplanade-Theatres On the Bay, to see if technology is intruding into his world of live events. Read More
Google tight-lipped over Google Bypass project
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Google tight-lipped over Google Bypass project
By Kevin May | August 30, 2010
On Holiday Group was not expected to be given much time before Google came down hard on the company for brand name infringement over the Google Bypass project. Read More
Part Four of Four: Social media tips for the travel supplier
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Part Four of Four: Social media tips for the travel supplier
By Tim Hughes | August 27, 2010
Part Four: Craft product and content plans... And, the bonus one, Part Five: Start saying it and stick to it. Read More
Part Three of Four: Social media tips for the travel supplier
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Part Three of Four: Social media tips for the travel supplier
By Tim Hughes | August 26, 2010
Part Three: Start collecting data. All of it. Every single piece you can. Read More
Google Bypass: A travel affiliate scheme through Facebook
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Google Bypass: A travel affiliate scheme through Facebook
By Kevin May | August 25, 2010
OnHolidayGroup launched Google Bypass this week in a bid to reward Facebook users with a commission for travel leads, instead of paying advertising fees to Google. Read More
Part Two of Four: Social media tips for the travel supplier
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Part Two of Four: Social media tips for the travel supplier
By Tim Hughes | August 25, 2010
Part Two: Start monitoring social media, make it a customer service and marketing priority. Read More
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