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Deal publisher IgoUgo publishes deals from deal publisher Travelzoo
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Deal publisher IgoUgo publishes deals from deal publisher Travelzoo
By Dennis Schaal | April 1, 2011
IgoUgo's Travel Deals newsletter popped in yesterday, highlighting the sometimes-wacky world of travel distribution.... Read More
You need snow on a skiing trip? Here is some snow
By Kevin May | April 1, 2011
Augmented reality currently hovers around the "oh, that might be quite useful" to a "what the hell!", such is its relative infancy.... Read More
How digital marketing can revitalise tourism in Egypt
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How digital marketing can revitalise tourism in Egypt
By Viewpoints | April 1, 2011
Many countries in the Middle East have, in the past few months, seen their tourism sectors trembling at the knees, with visitor numbers impacted by instability, civil unrest and political tension.... Read More
Expedia takes bragging rights for largest ever prize draw on Facebook
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Expedia takes bragging rights for largest ever prize draw on Facebook
By Kevin May | April 1, 2011
A milestone of sorts for Expedia after launching what it claims is the biggest ever giveaway on Facebook, handing over $1 million worth of travel products at users.... Read More
Laughing at Travel Tech - April Fool roundup
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Laughing at Travel Tech - April Fool roundup
By Kevin May | March 31, 2011
Another year, another round of April Fool's Day efforts, many agonised over and tinkered with for weeks and weeks beforehand (seen the emails many, many times).... Read More
Why Expedia moves in Asia could be game-changing or desperate
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Why Expedia moves in Asia could be game-changing or desperate
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | March 31, 2011
The joint venture in the Asia-Pacific region announced this week between Expedia and Air Asia caught many people – me included – by surprise.... Read More
Airport and station flashmobs are so last year - hit conferences instead
By Kevin May | March 31, 2011
Flashmobs have become an obvious element of guerilla marketing these days, so how best to try and recapture the old jaw-dropping moments?... Read More
Is Expedia.com tagline out of date?
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Is Expedia.com tagline out of date?
By Dennis Schaal | March 31, 2011
Expedia.com may have outgrown its tagline, "Where you book matters."... Read More
Top travel websites in New Zealand - March 26 2011
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Top travel websites in New Zealand - March 26 2011
By PhocusWire | March 31, 2011
Most popular travel websites in New Zealand for the week ending March 26 2011:... Read More
ITA Software markets Needlebase to airlines and online travel agencies
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ITA Software markets Needlebase to airlines and online travel agencies
By Dennis Schaal | March 31, 2011
ITA Software has quietly begun marketing Needlebase, a data aggregation tool, to airlines, online travel agencies and travel content aggregators.... Read More
Amadeus Ideas for Travel - Most popular in March
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Amadeus Ideas for Travel - Most popular in March
By Kevin May | March 31, 2011
The most popular ideas from the second round of the Ideas for Travel competition run by Amadeus are named this week, with destination "angels" for travellers, a single and multi-modal distribution system and universal traveller profile.... Read More
Hostelbookers unveils AnyTrip full-product spin-off
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Hostelbookers unveils AnyTrip full-product spin-off
By Kevin May | March 31, 2011
Not content with providing a budget accommodation booking service, Hostelbookers is branching out to other areas of the industry with a new service called AnyTrip.... Read More
Eurostar gets new website, apps and controversial logo
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Eurostar gets new website, apps and controversial logo
By Daniele Beccari | March 31, 2011
Eurostar has started the deployment of a new visual identity, due to be rolled out across all products including, obviously, the trains.... Read More
Air New Zealand introducing cuddle class service
By Dennis Schaal | March 31, 2011
Air New Zealand has something different in mind when it comes to offering premium seats: On April 2 it will introduce economy Skycouch service, a product some are referring to as cuddle class.... Read More
How travel companies can manage their reputation on Facebook
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How travel companies can manage their reputation on Facebook
By Viewpoints | March 31, 2011
Facebook has around 600 million users connected to an average of 80 community pages, groups and events.... Read More