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Big travel companies look to muscle in on peer-to-peer marketplaces

By Linda Fox | November 4, 2013

Large travel players are expected to grab a slice of peer-to-peer action as the sharing economy gains traction. This is one of the findings of the WTM Global Trends Report 2013 which says 'cost-con... Read More

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Books not blogs for trip planning but TripAdvisor comes out top

By Linda Fox | November 4, 2013

Consumers still like a good old print guidebook when it comes to trip planning and researching holidays according to a study published today. The World Travel Market 2013 Industry Report shows 55%... Read More

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Big travel advertisers missing out on mobile

By Linda Fox | November 3, 2013

Given how much 'do or die' discussion there is around mobile, it's perhaps surprising that more than a third of UK travel companies have no mobile presence. That's according to a study from the Int... Read More

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Internet of things x2: Connectivity at home and the office

By PhocusWire | November 2, 2013

SYSTEMS: The so-called "Internet of Things" has, in some respects, has become the trendy (perhaps even cerebral) way of describing how Big Data and a consumer's constant connectivity fuse together.... Read More

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How do make your email marketing mobile-friendly

By PhocusWire | November 2, 2013

MARKETING: Ensuring an email marketing campaign is a success has become a bit of a science over the years, not least because consumers are bombarded with newsletters and brand messages often on a da... Read More

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Travel MARKETING roundup - Thomas Cook, Etihad, Turkish Airlines, eDreams, Air NZ, WIHP

By PhocusWire | November 1, 2013

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel MARKETING in tourism and hospitality on Friday 1 November 2013... Thomas Cook launches digital hotel concept Thomas Cook has released d... Read More

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As tech freelancing grows, what is future of the workforce marketplace?

By PhocusWire | November 1, 2013

SYSTEMS: Hiring dozens of freelancers or contractors in the tech is nothing new - but figures suggest it is on the rise. But how companies structure for this shift in workforce patterns and where do... Read More

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Startup pitch: A focus on content marketing for the travel industry

By Nick Vivion | November 1, 2013

Content marketing continues to be not only an effective means of lead generation, but a vital part of any marketing strategy. With search algorithms prioritizing unique content, and consumers much... Read More

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Chinese invasion - Qunar lists on public markets in the US today

By Karthick Prabu | November 1, 2013

Qunar, China's biggest metasearch service and also the country's top travel site by traffic, listed today on the NASDAQ in New York under the symbol QUNR. At the time of this article, Qunar was tra... Read More

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Travel STARTUPS roundup - Vacatia, LocalGuiding, Dwellable, Groupize, SuggestMe, TripScanner

By PhocusWire | November 1, 2013

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel STARTUPS in tourism and hospitality on Friday 1 November 2013... Vacatia launches timeshare deals Vacatia has unveiled a way to find "r... Read More

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What airlines can learn from other businesses to enhance in-flight retail

By Viewpoints | November 1, 2013

In one of my previous articles in Tnooz, I explored the nature of in-flight retailing, its current state of affairs and where it was heading. NB: This is a viewpoint from Abhishek Singh, product ma... Read More

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All signs point to accommodation for Expedia

By Linda Fox | November 1, 2013

The accommodation business continues to drive revenues at Expedia as the group announced its third quarter results for the period ending September 2013. There was no mention of the recent personnel... Read More

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What to do when your social media accounts are hacked

By PhocusWire | November 1, 2013

SOCIAL: Companies have to face the reality that sometimes there are hackers out there who just smarter than you are. Travel brands are no strangers to finding their social media channels hijacked or... Read More

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MakeMyTrip remains bullish about mobile, hotel and packages business

By Karthick Prabu | November 1, 2013

In MakeMyTrip's Q2 2014 earnings, the company reported an operating loss of $1.5 million for the quarter, but is continuing investment to enhance mobile services, hotel and holiday package business.... Read More

Anticipated and unintended consequences with wearable tech, NFC and biometrics in travel

By Nick Vivion | October 31, 2013

In a presentation at the recent Future Travel Experience Global, innovator Rob Girling outlined some new technologies primed to revolutionize travel. Girling has taken these insights and catalyzed the... Read More

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