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BookingMarkets wants to bring accommodation platform and marketplace to the masses
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BookingMarkets wants to bring accommodation platform and marketplace to the masses
By Kevin May | November 2, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Columbia-based BookingMarkets, a white label accommodation booking system for travel business and vacation rental owners. Read More
Travel and cutting edge technology of the future [VIDEO]
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Travel and cutting edge technology of the future [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | November 1, 2011
Okay, so there's mobile travel as we know it today and then there's mobile travel taken to the extreme, probably some time in the reasonably near future. Read More
iPad and its impact on hotel owners and operators
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iPad and its impact on hotel owners and operators
By Viewpoints | November 1, 2011
This is a question that we have been pondering - why the iPad is the final nail in the "all internet is free" coffin? Read More
When it comes to online travel agencies, (hotel) size does matter
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When it comes to online travel agencies, (hotel) size does matter
By Viewpoints | November 1, 2011
Over the past several weeks, there have been many opinions put forth about the OTAs - whether they are friend or foe, the best ways to use them, etc. Read More
The big travel technology question: is the industry ready for the IT Spring?
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The big travel technology question: is the industry ready for the IT Spring?
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | October 31, 2011
Long term IT contracts were once the norm around the travel industry - but with the rapid change of IT structure occurring today, especially with the evolution of Big Data, this is beginning to change. Read More
HOSCO creates social network for hotel and hospitality students
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HOSCO creates social network for hotel and hospitality students
By Linda Fox | October 31, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Switzerland-based HOSCO, a business social network for students in hotel schools and hospitality companies. Read More
Asia hotel prices - October to December 2011
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Asia hotel prices - October to December 2011
By PhocusWire | October 30, 2011
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
Roaming charges putting off two-thirds of travellers from using mobiles overseas
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Roaming charges putting off two-thirds of travellers from using mobiles overseas
By Kevin May | October 26, 2011
A pan-European survey has found unpredictable and high mobile phone roaming charges to overseas networks are discouraging travellers from using local services. Read More
In defence of hotels charging for wifi access
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In defence of hotels charging for wifi access
By Viewpoints | October 25, 2011
Discussion about hotel WiFi fees has become so inflamed you'd think dictators and human rights violations were involved. Read More
Travel agencies will end up in museums if they fail to be flexible over revenue technology
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Travel agencies will end up in museums if they fail to be flexible over revenue technology
By Patrick Landman | October 24, 2011
There are still people convinced that revenue management is not applicable to resort hotels and is only the preserve of city-based properties. Read More
Australia-New Zealand hotel prices - October to December 2011
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Australia-New Zealand hotel prices - October to December 2011
By PhocusWire | October 23, 2011
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 Australia-New Zealand. Read More
India and China spearheading growth in global online travel
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India and China spearheading growth in global online travel
By Kevin May | October 19, 2011
Sleeping giant, slumbering dragon, next big thing - clichés to describe mobile travel but also the enormous opportunities for the travel industry when it comes to Asia-Pacific. Read More
North American hotel prices - October to December 2011
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North American hotel prices - October to December 2011
By PhocusWire | October 17, 2011
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
Avoiding disaster: The 2012 hotel marketing checklist you need right now
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Avoiding disaster: The 2012 hotel marketing checklist you need right now
By Patrick Landman | October 13, 2011
It might not be the end of the world, as some would have us all fear, but not having marketing and budget targets set now for 2012 comes pretty close in the cut throat world of hotels. Read More
Booking.com and TripAdvisor extend lead - Top UK travel sites, October 8 2011
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Booking.com and TripAdvisor extend lead - Top UK travel sites, October 8 2011
By PhocusWire | October 11, 2011
Gains in market share for both TripAdvisor and Booking.com have given the pair a 19% wedge of destination and accommodation websites in the UK. Read More
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