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Silver surfers click on Facebook ads, Gen-Y hits Like button
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Silver surfers click on Facebook ads, Gen-Y hits Like button
By Linda Fox | August 31, 2011
The science of who to target and how via online advertising is becoming more exact on an almost daily basis. Read More
TomTom to add TripAdvisor app to car GPS navigation units
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TomTom to add TripAdvisor app to car GPS navigation units
By Dennis Schaal | August 29, 2011
Will it be a great benefit to consumers or lead to road rage by some hoteliers? Read More
How one travel company is seeing the funnier side of Hurricane Irene
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How one travel company is seeing the funnier side of Hurricane Irene
By Kevin May | August 28, 2011
The East Coast of the US is being battered by Hurricane Irene this weekend, but one web travel startup wants to put a smile back on everyone's faces. Read More
How Google stirs the secret search sauce every day [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | August 26, 2011
Okay, so Google is never going to disclose WHAT the secret sauce of the infamous search algorithm actually is, but it does talk about how it likes to tinker with it. Read More
Google, Facebook and TripAdvisor on what is next for travel
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Google, Facebook and TripAdvisor on what is next for travel
By Viewpoints | August 26, 2011
Some might argue it's been a year characterised by game-changing startups, disruptive trends, big investments and leaps in both travel technology and consumer behaviour. Read More
Google starts bringing in tech partners for Hotel Finder
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Google starts bringing in tech partners for Hotel Finder
By Kevin May | August 24, 2011
Trust International is the first hotel reservation system to be selected by Google to work alongside online travel agencies and chains on the new Hotel Finder service. Read More
Tnooz THack moves east to Singapore
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Tnooz THack moves east to Singapore
By PhocusWire | August 23, 2011
The Tnooz THack initiative will hit the city of Singapore in October 2011, with a 24-hour hacking event for developers taking place during the WebinTravel conference. Read More
How to increase sales and maximize revenue with traveler reviews
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How to increase sales and maximize revenue with traveler reviews
By Viewpoints | August 19, 2011
We all want to establish ways to increase direct sales and maximize revenue using reviews and customer-created content. Read More
How quickly mobile has come on in travel, now Asia beckons
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How quickly mobile has come on in travel, now Asia beckons
By Viewpoints | August 17, 2011
Just a few years ago, when Mobile Travel Technologies was working with its first airline client, seven flight reservations in one week was cause for celebration at the Dublin-based travel industry... Read More
Time to wave goodbye to intermediaries in travel brand search results?
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Time to wave goodbye to intermediaries in travel brand search results?
By Kevin May | August 16, 2011
Google, as well all know, loves to play innocent and quietly test new formatting for its search results, Places pages, maps, etc - as those relying heavily on search gulp in horror. Read More
Ten reasons why Big Data will change the travel industry
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Ten reasons why Big Data will change the travel industry
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | August 15, 2011
Technology never disappoints in its progression – but it often cause issues when we actually try and use the stuff! Read More
Google buys Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion, now travel games can really begin
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Google buys Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion, now travel games can really begin
By Kevin May | August 15, 2011
Motorola Mobility, the mobile handset manufacturer, was bought by Google for $12.5 billion - sending the tech and mobile worlds into a frenzy. Read More
Is there anyone out there who really loves the customer?
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Is there anyone out there who really loves the customer?
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | August 15, 2011
Recently I have become quite focused on the issues of customer trust - primarily I am saddened by the trend to take advantage of the consumer. Read More
Travelport: GDS Code of Conduct out of date, needs level playing field
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Travelport: GDS Code of Conduct out of date, needs level playing field
By Kevin May | August 11, 2011
First significant sign of dissent from a major player in travel technology after Travelport CEO Gordon Wilson questioned the relevancy of the GDS Code of Conduct in Europe. Read More
Tnooz THack heads to Boston
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Tnooz THack heads to Boston
By PhocusWire | August 9, 2011
The Tnooz THack initiative rolls on to its next city in September 2011, with a 27-hour hacking event for developers taking place in Boston, USA. Read More
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