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Startup pitch: LastRoom pushes last-minute hotel booking service to corporates

By Karthick Prabu | December 17, 2013

LastRoom is another last-minute hotel booking service, but this time with business travellers in Latin America as a key target audience. The startup was initially launched in December 2012 and came... Read More

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Marketing folk should be gearing up for a magical 2014 - apparently

By PhocusWire | December 17, 2013

MARKETING: Beyond what the tech press (us included) tell everyone they should be focusing on is a reality that some of the basics of marketing still have plenty to offer. Coupled with how some heavy... Read More

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The untapped opportunity for travel bloggers to monetize knowledge

By Viewpoints | December 17, 2013

It's no real secret the goal for the majority of travel bloggers is to make money so they can travel more often and for longer periods of time. NB: This is a viewpoint by Drew Meyers, founder of Oh... Read More

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Sojern wins $10M funding round as travel marketing goes hi-tech

By Kevin May | December 17, 2013

Travel marketing service Sojern has secured a $10 million Series C funding round, bringing its total capital raised to almost $47 million since 2007. The latest round was led by Triangle Peak Partn... Read More

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KLM turns to destination tips via LocalEyes service on Twitter

By Karthick Prabu | December 17, 2013

With a series of creative initiatives rolled out by KLM, many believe the airline sets the bar very high for its airline rivals to follow - not least in social media. This time, KLM has pushed the... Read More

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How sales are impacted by PPC advertising

By PhocusWire | December 17, 2013

MARKETING: Search marketing works. It is why brands such as Priceline and Booking.com have continually put so much faith (and some smart tech) behind their PPC strategies. But as those with smaller... Read More

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GDS channel in from start as Tigerair and China Airlines join on low cost carrier

By Karthick Prabu | December 16, 2013

After marking a strong presence in the South Asian low cost carrier market, Tiger Airways is all set to replicate the same in North East Asia. Tigerair with China Airlines will be launching a new b... Read More

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Bye bye cookie: Expedia releases new innovations geared toward a post-Web future

By Nick Vivion | December 16, 2013

The changing nature of the Web has been a hot topic in 2013. Namely, the evolution of Web-based interfaces alongside the growing consumer preference for mobile experiences without traditional cookie-b... Read More

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Regulatory decision close, but other moves in background with IATA NDC

By Kevin May | December 16, 2013

IATA says it expects to get some indication from US regulators in the coming weeks over approval for its Resolution 787 and "a major step in the right direction" for the NDC project. Director-gener... Read More

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What travel activities users perform on mobile [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Karthick Prabu | December 16, 2013

After seeing a travel ad or a video in mobile, 74% of people would request for more information about that travel company. This is according to a study by Tapjoy, a performance-based mobile adverti... Read More

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Startup pitch: BUTU generates visualized trip reports

By Sean O'Neil | December 16, 2013

BUTU is a San Francisco startup whose tagline for its website and iOS app is "a better place to plan your trips." The free BUTU iOS app and website allows travelers to generate visual trip plans --... Read More

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Mobile travel is growing up fast - hotels MUST now take m-commerce seriously

By Viewpoints | December 16, 2013

We queued up for the Black Friday bargains, jumped online for the Cyber Monday mania and dug deep for Giving Tuesday. As the holiday season kicks off in earnest and as the dust settles on these org... Read More

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Brands want users to realise potential of mobile travel - so promos might help

By Karthick Prabu | December 16, 2013

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How to save cash when bootstrapping a startup

By PhocusWire | December 16, 2013

STARTUPS: One end of the startup advice line talks about raising money and seeing how big you can get as quickly as possible. Revenue and profitability can wait. But the other, more considered appro... Read More

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What does the Italian Web Tax mean for travel websites?

By Daniele Beccari | December 16, 2013

European governments have been actively seeking ideas to prevent web multinationals, such as Amazon or Google, from arbitrating across fiscal systems and paying lower corporate taxes. With UK busin... Read More

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