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With Jetsetter Now, competition quickly heats up for last minute hotel bookings
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With Jetsetter Now, competition quickly heats up for last minute hotel bookings
By Nick Vivion | October 9, 2012
Last minute hotel deals continue to explode in popularity, with luxury travel bookers Jetsetter throwing their high-end hoteliers into the mix. Read More
Middle East hotel prices - September to November 2012
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Middle East hotel prices - September to November 2012
By PhocusWire | October 3, 2012
Data trends on cheapest hotel rates as well as median rate for three months of three, four and five star hotels across some of the major cities in the Middle East. Read More
It's the end of the world as we know it - Expedia kind of hopes so
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It's the end of the world as we know it - Expedia kind of hopes so
By Kevin May | October 2, 2012
Travel companies never miss a chance to tap into some kind of cultural reference when there's a marketing opportunity - even one that predicts the demise of the planet. Read More
Hotel prices in Asia - September to November 2012
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Hotel prices in Asia - September to November 2012
By PhocusWire | September 25, 2012
Data trends on cheapest hotel rates as well as median rate for three months of three, four and five star hotels across some of the major cities in Asia. Read More
When trip planning and frequent flyer tools collide - Traxo buys GoMiles
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When trip planning and frequent flyer tools collide - Traxo buys GoMiles
By Kevin May | September 25, 2012
Two and a half years after arriving on the scene as a place to manage frequent flyer services, GoMiles has been acquired by social travel and trip planning provider Traxo. Read More
Beware the Wireless Hell of BYOD - coming to a hotel near you
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Beware the Wireless Hell of BYOD - coming to a hotel near you
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | September 19, 2012
An announcement by Accor that it would make wifi free across all its hotels in the Asia-Pacific Region (some 500 properties) should be a wake up call for everyone in the hospitality sector. Read More
European hotel prices - September to November 2012
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European hotel prices - September to November 2012
By PhocusWire | September 17, 2012
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Will the world end (or the travel industry survive) without NFC in the new iPhone5?
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Will the world end (or the travel industry survive) without NFC in the new iPhone5?
By Glenn Gruber | September 13, 2012
Apparently so - if you believe what you hear on Twitter and some of the tech press. Read More
Hotel asset management is not just about costs - it MUST include internet marketing
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Hotel asset management is not just about costs - it MUST include internet marketing
By Patrick Landman | September 12, 2012
Traditionally, hotel asset management has been focused on operations and cost control as the main elements to consider. Read More
Hotel prices in North America - September to November 2012
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Hotel prices in North America - September to November 2012
By PhocusWire | September 11, 2012
Data trends on cheapest hotel rates as well as median rate for three months of three, four and five star hotels across some of the major cities in North America. Read More
What are hoteliers talking about when it comes to online reputation management?
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What are hoteliers talking about when it comes to online reputation management?
By Josiah Mackenzie | September 10, 2012
We have collected some of the most popular questions hoteliers and others have about how to handle social media and the steps needed to implement a successful strategy. Read More
What can travel companies learn from other online retailers? [hint: at least four things]
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What can travel companies learn from other online retailers? [hint: at least four things]
By Viewpoints | September 7, 2012
Order a book on Amazon that you already own. What happens? Amazon reminds you politely that the book is in your possession and asks if really want to buy it again. Read More
What people in 1899 thought would happen to travel technology [hint: we failed them]
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What people in 1899 thought would happen to travel technology [hint: we failed them]
By Kevin May | September 4, 2012
Predicting how technology will evolve over the course of the next 12 months (as Tnooz tries every year) is tricky enough - but what about 100 years into the future? Read More
Kids back to school? Now back to work with a seven-point technology checklist for travel agents
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Kids back to school? Now back to work with a seven-point technology checklist for travel agents
By Viewpoints | September 3, 2012
As vacations come to an end and kids get ready to go back to school, it’s time to focus on you instead. Read More
To increase scores and bookings, hotels must respond to guest reviews
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To increase scores and bookings, hotels must respond to guest reviews
By Viewpoints | August 31, 2012
Responding to online reviews from guests is crucial. It makes them feel heard, and it is one of the best ways to improve customer satisfaction and guest loyalty post-stay. Read More
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