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Google may challenge Uber for self-driving car rentals

By Sean O'Neil | February 2, 2015

Google may develop a competitor to car-hailing app Uber that specifically works with the fleet of self-driving cars it has been developing, according to a report by Bloomberg Business. Uber, the wo Read More

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Android users have little overlap on hotel and airline app usage

By Nick Vivion | February 2, 2015

There is little overlap between airline and hotel usage on Android, according to the latest analysis of user data by Strategy Analytics. The panel of 1,500 users show little overlap when it comes t Read More

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Silicon Valley might be at the center of innovation, but it sucks at hospitality

By Viewpoints | January 26, 2015

Silicon Valley is the world’s undisputed leader when it comes to identifying, attracting and investing in top IT talent. Arguably, the peninsula is also gifted with the best climate for enjoyable l Read More

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Google pursues higher quality local reviews with Local Guides program

By Nick Vivion | January 18, 2015

Google has launched a program called Local Guides in a concerted effort to increase the quality and quantity of local reviews on its platform. The program is a replacement for its City Guides, whic Read More

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Singapore Airlines and MTT, SITA and OnAir unite for analytics platform, and more...

By Kevin May | January 13, 2015

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for January 2015. Tuesday 13 January 2015: Singapore Airlines strikes Mobile Travel Technologies Read More

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Are we heading for another defining year in online travel?

By Viewpoints | January 8, 2015

2014 was a very dynamic year for the online travel sector, which saw new forces rising within it, reshaping the way travel products will be marketed in the next few years. NB: This is an analysis b Read More

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Gogo defends issuing fake SSL certificates for its inflight wifi

By Sean O'Neil | January 5, 2015

Gogo, the largest provider of inflight wifi to US airlines, has responded to accusations made this week that it has been issuing fake Google SSL certificates. On 2 January, a user of Gogo's infligh Read More

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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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