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Six myths about SEO hoteliers are still believing
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Six myths about SEO hoteliers are still believing
By Viewpoints | April 9, 2013
Last week I took an informal survey and asked a group of hoteliers we work with what the top SEO questions they often hear.... Read More
Do travelers truly want Amazon-style recommendations?
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Do travelers truly want Amazon-style recommendations?
By Sean O'Neil | April 9, 2013
In light of Foursquare's new "places people go next" feature, we ask if travelers want to follow the crowd, even if it's a crowd of like-minded strangers?... Read More
European hotel prices - February to April 2013
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European hotel prices - February to April 2013
By PhocusWire | April 8, 2013
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 Europe.... Read More
Amadeus acquires Hitit Loyalty
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Amadeus acquires Hitit Loyalty
By Sean O'Neil | April 8, 2013
Amadeus will integrate the world's most popular back-end loyalty solution into its Altea Suite, boosting the revenue of its growing airline IT services unit.... Read More
Facebook Home - take it with you when you travel [VIDEO]
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Facebook Home - take it with you when you travel [VIDEO]
By Nick Vivion | April 8, 2013
Facebook released its first TV commercial, named "Plane," for the recently announced Facebook Home mobile experience.... Read More
New ad alert: Combined text/image ads for hotels spotted on Google
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New ad alert: Combined text/image ads for hotels spotted on Google
By Nick Vivion | April 8, 2013
Tnooz reader Philip Kloeckner spotted a new advertising format for hotels on Google this week, which featured a hotel room image within the ads alongside the search results.... Read More
Secret sauce for increasing guest satisfaction in hotels: Common sense
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Secret sauce for increasing guest satisfaction in hotels: Common sense
By Viewpoints | April 8, 2013
I’ve always been a big fan of common sense - indeed, everyone should be, right?... Read More
Rocketmiles lets travelers earn thousands of miles by booking hotel rooms
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Rocketmiles lets travelers earn thousands of miles by booking hotel rooms
By Sean O'Neil | April 8, 2013
Coming out of beta today, Rocketmiles is a Chicago startup that says its average customer earns 3,000 frequent flier miles per hotel night.... Read More
Gunyah tour distribution service closes down, WHL pledges to relaunch it with new focus
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Gunyah tour distribution service closes down, WHL pledges to relaunch it with new focus
By Kevin May | April 7, 2013
Despite just 12 months ago there being talk of a pretty confident future ahead, tour distribution platform startup Gunyah has shut its doors - temporarily, at least.... Read More
Hotel prices in Asia - January to March 2013
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Hotel prices in Asia - January to March 2013
By PhocusWire | April 7, 2013
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
The SCAN - Apple streetview patent, Kayak turns profit, IHG inventory in Ctrip and more travel tech news
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The SCAN - Apple streetview patent, Kayak turns profit, IHG inventory in Ctrip and more travel tech news
By PhocusWire | April 7, 2013
The SCAN - Apple streetview patent, Kayak turns profit, IHG inventory in Ctrip and more travel tech news.... Read More
Best of Tnooz Last Week - Ditching the dull, VC advice, April faux pas, Revolutionaries
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Best of Tnooz Last Week - Ditching the dull, VC advice, April faux pas, Revolutionaries
By PhocusWire | April 7, 2013
What were the best articles on Tnooz last week?... Read More
Facebook Home and its travel industry relevance
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Facebook Home and its travel industry relevance
By Karthick Prabu | April 5, 2013
Facebook Home and its relevance in travel industry - travel marketing focus and advertisement opportunities.... Read More
Measuring aggravation: The Congestion Index identifies the world's worst roads
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Measuring aggravation: The Congestion Index identifies the world's worst roads
By Nick Vivion | April 5, 2013
GPS navigation provider TomTom can provide a quick solution by diverting customers around any congestion. Given the trove of data that the company has around the world's congestion, TomTom has created the Congestion Index.... Read More
IATA strikes back at Business Travel Coalition over the NDC
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IATA strikes back at Business Travel Coalition over the NDC
By Viewpoints | April 5, 2013
The airlines' main lobbying organization does a point-by-point rebuttal of a draft letter to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood asking the Secretary to reject IATA’s application covering the New Distribution Capability.... Read More
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