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Google gains EU thumbs up to latest search proposals

By Linda Fox | October 2, 2013

Google could be nearer a resolution of some of its EU antitrust wranglings as its latest proposals have been met favourably by the European Commission. In a speech to the European Parliament yester Read More

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In travel marketing it's all about optimising for search and last clicks

By Viewpoints | September 27, 2013

Without getting too deep into the problem of attribution, I want to put something out there for consideration... NB: This is a viewpoint from Nicholas Ward, president at Koddi Your attribution m Read More

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Why the most prolific travel bloggers need to refocus

By Viewpoints | September 26, 2013

While the "digital nomad" dream still holds a profound appeal for young travellers, the top echelon of travel bloggers have done more than anyone to dispel the fantasy of a carefree life in exotic pla Read More

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Survey reveals half of users do not trust travel review websites

By Karthick Prabu | September 23, 2013

Content is STILL proving to be the king. About 60% of review website users pay more attention to customer comments rather than to the numerical or star ratings reviewers provided. But there is a fl Read More

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Hoteliers: wake up - something from Google for free

By Viewpoints | September 19, 2013

NB: This is a viewpoint from Pedro Colaco, president and CEO of GuestCentric. The vast majority of hoteliers agrees that even though daily duties comprise a diversity of tasks, your ultimate goal i Read More

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Ignore the rapid rise of mobile at your peril [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Kevin May | September 12, 2013

Believe or not, there are still quite a few figures dotted around the industry who remain sceptical about how influential mobiles and tablets will be on travel. Read More

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Let the games begin: Google Glass used for the first time in destination marketing

By Nick Vivion | September 12, 2013

It was only a matter of time: Google Glass has been used for the first time in a destination marketing campaign. Read More

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Travel DEVICES - Product news, launches and more - September 2013

By PhocusWire | September 11, 2013

GuestStream has rolled out a mobile app, the "Welcome App." Read More

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Seven must-knows about mobile for travel industry decision makers

By Viewpoints | September 10, 2013

To say that mobile needs to be an essential part of any travel firm’s armour is, well, stating the obvious. Read More

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What is the future of wearable technology in the travel industry?

By Nick Vivion | September 6, 2013

Between Google Glass and the recent announcement of Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch, wearable technology is on a vicious march towards omnipresence. Read More

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Listen up: There is a major job still to be done in mobile travel

By Glenn Gruber | September 3, 2013

Mobile is transforming many industries, travel probably as much as any. The out-of-home, often in unfamiliar places, nature of travel has made it almost a perfect fit for mobile as a technology. Read More

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Microsoft to buy Nokia handset division for $7.2 billion

By PhocusWire | September 2, 2013

Microsoft is to buy Nokia Oyj's phone business and license its patents for Euro 5.44 billion ($7.2 billion), making its boldest foray yet into mobile devices. Read More

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Google tightens grip on future of the travel industry - also puts startups in a tough spot

By Alex Bainbridge | September 2, 2013

As entrepreneurs tasked with delivering the future, we need a simple model that we can use to evaluate opportunities and determine where we should be building technologies and functionality. Read More

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Social travel sites are screaming for attention - but industry and consumers are not really listening

By Stephen Joyce | August 30, 2013

For years we have watched as startup after startup has attempted to marry social media and travel into a profitable, or even just a revenue-generating business model. Read More

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How personalisation is transforming the way consumers interact with technology

By PhocusWire | August 30, 2013

Social media already adds a personal layer to our online experience, but next-generation web services are tapping the power of the cloud and massive data sets. Read More

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