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Google could be facing a big shake-up in 2015

By PhocusWire | January 5, 2015

In 2015, there may not be a more interesting name to watch than Google. Read More

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Inbox by Gmail encroaches on travel brands' turf

By Sean O'Neil | December 22, 2014

Google wants to make email easier to use on mobile devices, as is clear from Inbox--an interface for viewing existing Gmail accounts primarily on new iOS and Android apps. Unfortunately some of Inb Read More

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No room at the inn for independent hotels as OTAs pack more punch

By Linda Fox | December 17, 2014

It's not news that online travel agents charge significant commissions or that hotels would like to claw back some of that business direct via their own channels. However, UK-based digital marketin Read More

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The end of the age of the travel app - hello, SnapApps

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | December 16, 2014

Every day we see it: Try me!! Download my brand new, amazing travel app!! NOW!!! But then we also have the dark side. The recent reports of poor app store security, for example, or poorly desig Read More

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Why do consumers prefer booking with online travel agencies?

By Viewpoints | December 10, 2014

Many hotels are experiencing a notable increase in bookings coming from online travel agencies, most notably those from Booking.com. At the same time, direct bookings, those generated from a hotels Read More

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A move by Google to see the end of ads on the internet

By PhocusWire | December 1, 2014

Google has challenged its own ad-funded business model by launching Contributor.It's a US service (for now) that asks users for a monthly subscription in return for ad-free access to the web.Those who... Read More

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Should Google be broken up?

By PhocusWire | November 27, 2014

MARKETING: There are obviously huge question marks over the European Parliament's decision to push for a separation of powers at Google, not least how long it will take to enforce. But the concept i Read More

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Who is the most ambitious CEO in the universe?

By PhocusWire | November 25, 2014

SYSTEMS: Every CEO will always claim they are a least one of the following things - driven, ambitious, innovative, team-player, motivator. But very few give out the impression that are a combination Read More

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Even diehards now realise Google Glass is not cool

By PhocusWire | November 18, 2014

DEVICES: This was always going to be the problem with Google Glass - it's just not "cool" enough for the masses. Or perhaps there is an underlying issue with the tech-driven, clunky spectacles, in t Read More

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Google revamps how hotels appear in US city search results

By Sean O'Neil | November 14, 2014

There's yet another tweak to how Google presents hotels in US city search results. In a trend Tnooz first reported on last August, Google is ditching the "Carousel" -- a black backgrounded, roating Read More

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RIP web marketing and six other digital marketing trends

By Viewpoints | October 28, 2014

I live and breathe internet marketing. I don't have any hidden powers or know something that is not already public knowledge. I just like to ponder and hypothesize what the future might be, identifyin Read More

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The online travel brand is dead - discuss

By Kevin May | October 28, 2014

One of the fun, ten-minute debate sessions at the WebinTravel conference in Singapore this week asked that exact, if rather simplistic, question. It is, of course, a far more complex question than Read More

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Groupon steps into battle for local on mobile with new Pages product

By Nick Vivion | October 23, 2014

Taking a "page" from the Yellow Pages, merchant deals brand Groupon has announced a new product called "Pages" that brings together seven million merchants in one place. The concept is a familiar " Read More

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825 miles of pristine Florida beaches now available for virtual exploration

By Nick Vivion | October 21, 2014

In a partnership with Google, Visit Florida has documented 825 miles of its white-sand beaches for virtual exploration. The feature, up on the Visit Florida website here, is dubbed "the Beach Finde Read More

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Everything you need to know about Apple Pay and the travel industry

By Glenn Gruber | October 21, 2014

The new iPhones and Apple Watch sure got most of the buzz after the latest Apple launch event a few weeks ago. But Apple Pay, which launches this week with the release of iOS 8.1, may end up being Read More

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