TripAdvisor to close TravelPod travel blogging service
TripAdvisor to close TravelPod travel blogging service
By Kevin May | March 3, 2017
TripAdvisor is to close the Travelpod platform - the second axing of one its consumer content brands... Read More
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Hotels mostly post images on Facebook but videos get most engagement
Hotels mostly post images on Facebook but videos get most engagement
By Kevin May | March 3, 2017
Facebook has become the place-to-be for brands to establish a presence alongside their existing web... Read More
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Tech initiatives hotels should consider doing right now
Tech initiatives hotels should consider doing right now
By Kevin May | March 2, 2017
Hotels are often reminded of what they should be doing, or encouraged to try new things as the sector... Read More
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Oktogo goes offline amid speculation over future and angry partners
Oktogo goes offline amid speculation over future and angry partners
By Kevin May | March 2, 2017
Strange goings on in Russia, with the fate of online travel agency Oktogo in the balance. The... Read More
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Opening a hotel? Give all your distribution to online agencies
Opening a hotel? Give all your distribution to online agencies
By Kevin May | March 1, 2017
Here's a comment that is likely to make the hairs stand on end of many a hotelier and critics of... Read More
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HotelPlanner acquires InternetHotels, mid-scale web agency world tightens
HotelPlanner acquires InternetHotels, mid-scale web agency world tightens
By Kevin May | February 28, 2017
While the big guns of online travel compete over what brand can spend the most on digital ads,... Read More
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Rainmaker focuses on hotel tech after making $300 million from sale of housing kit
Rainmaker focuses on hotel tech after making $300 million from sale of housing kit
By Kevin May | February 28, 2017
Rainmaker will devote its attention to hotels and the casino world after trousering a cool $300... Read More
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Ryanair Holidays returns after finding new friendly web partners
Ryanair Holidays returns after finding new friendly web partners
By Kevin May | February 28, 2017
A month to the day on from its suspension, Ryanair Holidays is back online with a new provider behind... Read More
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Google can rejoice: Priceline Group spent $3.5 billion on PPC in 2016
Google can rejoice: Priceline Group spent $3.5 billion on PPC in 2016
By Kevin May | February 28, 2017
No wonder travel companies find it hard to compete with the Priceline Group - the company splashed out... Read More
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Priceline Group scores big in 2016 as bookings soar by 23%
Priceline Group scores big in 2016 as bookings soar by 23%
By Kevin May | February 27, 2017
The Priceline Group made $10.7 billion in revenue in 2016 - up from $9.2 billion in 2015 - and has... Read More
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