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Dear Hoteliers, Please finally become more business minded. All the best, The Industry x
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Dear Hoteliers, Please finally become more business minded. All the best, The Industry x
By Patrick Landman | May 15, 2012
Does this type of revenue management conversation sound familiar? Read More
The best trip planning sites might be those that focus on motivation, not inspiration
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The best trip planning sites might be those that focus on motivation, not inspiration
By Alex Bainbridge | May 14, 2012
For many people travel is all about realising dreams, a brief respite from the daily grind of life and the chance to get inspired by places that they visit. Read More
Tnooz-ITB Academy FREE Webinar: Hotels and mobile - What is next?
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Tnooz-ITB Academy FREE Webinar: Hotels and mobile - What is next?
By Kevin May | May 10, 2012
In the recent past, travelers had limited options to use their mobile phones for searching, shopping, buying and managing their journeys. Read More
Travelport first quarter 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
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Travelport first quarter 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
By Kevin May | May 10, 2012
Travelport released its first quarter results for 2012 today. A quick overview follows: Read More
Skyscanner tries metasearch for package holidays again
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Skyscanner tries metasearch for package holidays again
By Kevin May | May 9, 2012
Skyscanner has reintroduced search for package holidays from the likes of Thomas Cook and OnTheBeach, three years after abandoning its previous effort. Read More
Amadeus first quarter 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
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Amadeus first quarter 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
By Kevin May | May 9, 2012
Amadeus released its fourth quarter and full-year 2011 results today. A quick overview is as follows: Read More
What do mobile business travellers want?
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What do mobile business travellers want?
By Kevin May | May 8, 2012
The "always connected traveller" is probably one of the phrases of the year as it signifies how important the world of mobile and web access has become. Read More
SiteMinder secures $5.1M investment package, plots global spread
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SiteMinder secures $5.1M investment package, plots global spread
By Kevin May | May 8, 2012
Australia-based hotel distribution switch SiteMinder is targeting international expansion with the proceeds of a AUS $5 million (US$5.1 million) investment round. Read More
Cost and value of hotel marketing [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Cost and value of hotel marketing [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | May 7, 2012
So what happened to commissions and bookings when hotels saw online as a significant distribution channel? Does exposure on social networks make any major difference? Read More
Emotion and hotel websites - does yours have sex appeal?
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Emotion and hotel websites - does yours have sex appeal?
By Viewpoints | May 7, 2012
Ask a seasoned salesman what finally drove the sale. Indeed, analyse TV and print commercials that work to find the common driving point that generated the sale. Read More
Wait, what is this? Expedia powers new GoogleDeal website
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Wait, what is this? Expedia powers new GoogleDeal website
By Kevin May | May 4, 2012
Just for fun. A headline to send its fellow members of the FairSearch anti-Google lobbying group running to the hills in horror, but Expedia is indeed helping run a site called GoogleDeal. Read More
Designing the perfect travel website [and avoiding AB Testing]
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Designing the perfect travel website [and avoiding AB Testing]
By Viewpoints | May 3, 2012
To appeal to today’s traveler, aggressive search engine advertising and distracting display ads are not enough. Read More
How mobile technology is changing travel [INFOGRAPHIC]
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How mobile technology is changing travel [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | May 2, 2012
Well, yes, we all know it is (especially now with this latest research), but sometimes the speed in which mobile travel has evolved is lost in the midst of constant app launches and new devices. Read More
See, hotels do sometimes monitor consumer rants on social media - even FourSquare
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See, hotels do sometimes monitor consumer rants on social media - even FourSquare
By Kevin May | April 30, 2012
Travel companies, but especially hotels, have arguably had more tips and ideas for strategy around social media than any other business sector. Read More
Mr and Mrs Smith looks to raise £5 million through retail bond plan
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Mr and Mrs Smith looks to raise £5 million through retail bond plan
By Kevin May | April 29, 2012
Upmarket online hotel guide and booking service Mr and Mrs Smith is taking a different approach to raising growth capital - a bond scheme for users and retail investors. Read More
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