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Spin this camera: DIY multimedia marketing using Google Maps
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Spin this camera: DIY multimedia marketing using Google Maps
By Nick Vivion | January 17, 2013
In a consumer environment inundated with content, the key to successfully penetrating the White Noise Fortress is novelty.... Read More
The real NDC: Decoding the planned (r)evolution in airline distribution by IATA and airlines
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The real NDC: Decoding the planned (r)evolution in airline distribution by IATA and airlines
By Sean O'Neil | January 17, 2013
A proposal for revised standards for how airlines provide airfare content to end users probably won't replace GDSs. But that doesn't mean the effort is useless.... Read More
From the Tnooz archive - Emerging markets (2012) and Groupon opportunities (2011)
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From the Tnooz archive - Emerging markets (2012) and Groupon opportunities (2011)
By PhocusWire | January 17, 2013
Rolling back the years...... Read More
Rough Guides overhauls its website, bringing a fresh look to its guidebook content
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Rough Guides overhauls its website, bringing a fresh look to its guidebook content
By Sean O'Neil | January 17, 2013
Guidebook publisher Rough Guides, owned by Penguin, is giving a sneak peek at its fully revamped website. But it doesn't solve the publisher's profit problem.... Read More
Revenge of the call center: Travelers are calling hotels more than before, says study
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Revenge of the call center: Travelers are calling hotels more than before, says study
By Sean O'Neil | January 17, 2013
The travel industry has a huge opportunity to capitalize on phone calls as more consumers call to book trips directly from their smartphones, says a report today by Marchex... Read More
360 rules: TourWrist follows PhocusWright victory with raft of new partnerships
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360 rules: TourWrist follows PhocusWright victory with raft of new partnerships
By Nick Vivion | January 16, 2013
Hot off of several awards, including the Demo Day $1 million IDG Media and several PCW/General Catalyst awards, panaroma technology provider TourWrist has announced a series of new travel brand partnerships.... Read More
Flights With Friends enters market with three steps to solving group travel woes
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Flights With Friends enters market with three steps to solving group travel woes
By Linda Fox | January 16, 2013
Flights With Friends was inspired by the difficulty of trying to book a trip for a group of people (friends/family) in different places... Read More
Apple iTravel: So what happened to that?
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Apple iTravel: So what happened to that?
By Glenn Gruber | January 16, 2013
It was almost three years ago that we all got first sight of what Apple might have in mind if it wanted to launch an assault on the travel industry.... Read More
From the Tnooz archive - Top-level domains (2012) and Google posters (2011)
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From the Tnooz archive - Top-level domains (2012) and Google posters (2011)
By PhocusWire | January 16, 2013
Rolling back the years...... Read More
Expedia, Webjet and Wotif motor ahead - Top New Zealand travel websites, December 2012
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Expedia, Webjet and Wotif motor ahead - Top New Zealand travel websites, December 2012
By PhocusWire | January 15, 2013
Wotif has a moved into third spot and joined Webjet and Expedia in a group edging away from the chasing pack in the list of leading travel sites in New Zealand.... Read More
EO Travel Roller: Some roll in there, but needs a little bit more to be a rock star
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EO Travel Roller: Some roll in there, but needs a little bit more to be a rock star
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | January 15, 2013
Tech accessorizer Incase has recently announced the EO Travel, a new line of luggage targeting the short-term, gadget-heavy traveler.... Read More
History of the Internet (and a few travel milestones) [INFOGRAPHIC]
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History of the Internet (and a few travel milestones) [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | January 15, 2013
A couple of things standout in this AVG infographic, some perhaps more obvious than others... Read More
Yes, us too! The inevitable travel tech roundup from CES
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Yes, us too! The inevitable travel tech roundup from CES
By Nick Vivion | January 15, 2013
Out of the 20,000+ products introduced at CES, here are Tnooz's picks as Most Compelling.... Read More
Facebook announces new product called Graph Search - implications for travel
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Facebook announces new product called Graph Search - implications for travel
By Nick Vivion | January 15, 2013
Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg ended reams of speculation this week and announced a new product called Graph Search.... Read More
Travelocity offers concierge service to boost dynamic package offer
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Travelocity offers concierge service to boost dynamic package offer
By Linda Fox | January 15, 2013
Travelocity is looking to get more up close and personal with the launch of a free concierge service for anyone booking a flight plus hotel package... Read More
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