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OhHeyWorld aims to streamline the constant connection of the traveler's mobile existence
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OhHeyWorld aims to streamline the constant connection of the traveler's mobile existence
By Nick Vivion | February 27, 2013
Long gone are the days in which traveling meant a complete disconnect from the hallmarks of everyday life: phone calls were left unanswered, mail piled up, and family eagerly awaited the latest written dispatch from afar.... Read More
In a Q&A, Tourism Australia reveals the secrets of its Facebook dominance
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In a Q&A, Tourism Australia reveals the secrets of its Facebook dominance
By Sean O'Neil | February 27, 2013
Here's the story on how Tourism Australia unlocked Facebook success by creating the world's most popular tourism destination page, with 4,140,975 likes.... Read More
UK regulator to investigate Expedia and Priceline meta acquisitions
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UK regulator to investigate Expedia and Priceline meta acquisitions
By Sean O'Neil | February 27, 2013
Britain's Office Of Fair Trading (OFT) is investigating the recent acquisitions of Trivago by Expedia and Kayak by Priceline.... Read More
TUI Travel buys tours and activities specialist Isango
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TUI Travel buys tours and activities specialist Isango
By Kevin May | February 27, 2013
Tours and activities just got that little bit more interesting with news that European tour operating giant TUI Travel has bought tours and activities provider Isango.... Read More
Priceline full-year 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
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Priceline full-year 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
By PhocusWire | February 27, 2013
Priceline released is full-year results for 2012 this week. A quick overview is as follows:... Read More
The Scan: Indian Railways plans tech overhaul, HotelTonight tries it Oyster-style, and more travel tech news
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The Scan: Indian Railways plans tech overhaul, HotelTonight tries it Oyster-style, and more travel tech news
By Sean O'Neil | February 27, 2013
Indian Railways plans an ambitious tech overhaul, HotelTonight hints at a change of course, and other stories all make our shortlist for the Scan on February 27.... Read More
Amadeus full-year 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
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Amadeus full-year 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
By PhocusWire | February 26, 2013
Amadeus released its full-year results for 2012 today. A quick overview is as follows:... Read More
TripAdvisor piles ahead - Top New Zealand travel websites, January 2013
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TripAdvisor piles ahead - Top New Zealand travel websites, January 2013
By PhocusWire | February 26, 2013
User review service TripAdvisor is putting clear water between it and its nearest web rivals in the list of leading travel websites in New Zealand.... Read More
Social media demographics in 2012  [RESEARCH]
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Social media demographics in 2012 [RESEARCH]
By Nick Vivion | February 26, 2013
After a spirited discussion about privacy and social media last week, curiosity led to some research on the demographics of social media users in 2012.... Read More
Air New Zealand releases funny Bear Grylls safety video
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Air New Zealand releases funny Bear Grylls safety video
By Sean O'Neil | February 26, 2013
The cute movie shows the TV adventure star demonstrating flight safety procedures, with the help of three trusty Boy Scouts.... Read More
Walkonomics: A new app aggregates community data on walkable streets
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Walkonomics: A new app aggregates community data on walkable streets
By Nick Vivion | February 26, 2013
Walkability: it's an elusive measurement of a given area's walkable quotient, or how easy it is to get around by foot. Residents are generally happy to be able to walk more, Millenials are flocking to walkable urban areas more than ever, and organizations are popping up supporting Smart Growth in urban areas.... Read More
One step forward in airline pricing but a step back for revenue management
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One step forward in airline pricing but a step back for revenue management
By Viewpoints | February 26, 2013
American Airlines’ recent announcement that it has revamped its domestic fare structure is a big deal... Read More
InnHand brings mobile, web and Facebook reservation system for B&Bs, guest houses, villas
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InnHand brings mobile, web and Facebook reservation system for B&Bs, guest houses, villas
By Karthick Prabu | February 26, 2013
Online reservation engines for accommodation providers have undergone multiple iterations of product refinement across channels - from being desktop-based to cloud-based to mobile-based to social media-based.... Read More
Texting and social media from the skies more popular than a phone call
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Texting and social media from the skies more popular than a phone call
By Linda Fox | February 26, 2013
Forget gender stereotypes, women would prefer to play games via mobiles than use them to chat during a flight if it was an option... Read More
MakeMyTrip partners with OneAssist to offer theft and data security to travellers
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MakeMyTrip partners with OneAssist to offer theft and data security to travellers
By Karthick Prabu | February 25, 2013
MakeMyTrip, India's leading OTA, has partnered with OneAssist Consumer Solution to offer assistance and protection products to customers.... Read More
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