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Asian travel brands bank on mobile as bookings soar
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Asian travel brands bank on mobile as bookings soar
By Karthick Prabu | September 18, 2013
Ctrip, eLong and Venture Republic switch the spotlight to mobile on the back of traffic and booking gains.... Read More
Hot Hotels acquires ReallyLateBooking, more consolidation in last-minute hotel booking sector
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Hot Hotels acquires ReallyLateBooking, more consolidation in last-minute hotel booking sector
By Karthick Prabu | September 18, 2013
While the debate hasn't still settled over long-term viability of last minute hotel booking providers will sustain, Spain-based brand Hot Hotels remains bullish and has acquired local rival ReallyLateBooking.... Read More
Survey says...people are still on standby regarding wearable technology
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Survey says...people are still on standby regarding wearable technology
By Nick Vivion | September 17, 2013
The interest in wearable technology continues to be very loud - but is it primarily manufactured interest from product developers and marketing folks eager to be the first to use the new technologies in their efforts?... Read More
Who needs an API? Maybe YOU don't after all
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Who needs an API? Maybe YOU don't after all
By PhocusWire | September 17, 2013
The API "industry" has matured a great deal. Major vendors have been acquired, there is an uptick in new players, new tools and services, new publications, and even a series of API-focused conferences.... Read More
CheapoAir leaps into leading trio spots - Top US travel websites, August 2013
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CheapoAir leaps into leading trio spots - Top US travel websites, August 2013
By PhocusWire | September 17, 2013
CheapOAir has leapfrogged over Travelocity and Hotwire to become the third most popular agency website in the US.... Read More
Everything you need to know about Google Carousel and its effect on hotels [hint: a lot]
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Everything you need to know about Google Carousel and its effect on hotels [hint: a lot]
By Viewpoints | September 17, 2013
Since early 2010, we have been advising our clients that improved online review scores drive demand for hotels, and that reviews can drive both visibility and demand within hotel review sites like TripAdvisor.... Read More
British Airways claws back some ground from Ryanair - Top UK travel websites, August 2013
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British Airways claws back some ground from Ryanair - Top UK travel websites, August 2013
By PhocusWire | September 17, 2013
Ryanair is seeing some pressure on its second position in the list of leading travel websites after the British Airways website performed strongly in August.... Read More
Priceline ups advertising ante with sponsored listings for hotels
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Priceline ups advertising ante with sponsored listings for hotels
By Linda Fox | September 16, 2013
Priceline has unveiled a pay-per-click service enabling hotels to target potential guests at the time of purchase.... Read More
Olset uses Big Data to pick the three best hotels for you
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Olset uses Big Data to pick the three best hotels for you
By Sean O'Neil | September 16, 2013
Debuting today, Olset is a virtual agent that detects when a traveler may have an upcoming trip and autosuggests three hotels based on either their preferences or their Expedia, Priceline, and Orbitz booking history.... Read More
Air Canada loses ground to WestJet - Top Canada travel websites, August 2013
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Air Canada loses ground to WestJet - Top Canada travel websites, August 2013
By PhocusWire | September 16, 2013
WestJet has extended its lead over rival carrier Air Canada in the list of leading travel websites in Canada in August.... Read More
2025 and beyond: Visioning the future of the airport experience
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2025 and beyond: Visioning the future of the airport experience
By Nick Vivion | September 16, 2013
The think tank arm of the Future Travel Experience has envisioned the airport experience of the future, looking to 2025 and laying out just what the airport travel experience will look like.... Read More
How to turn something as unsexy as car rental into a social media hit
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How to turn something as unsexy as car rental into a social media hit
By Viewpoints | September 16, 2013
Like many other industries and businesses, social media isn’t the new thing to figure out for car rental brands.... Read More
Expedia campaign to make Twitter more interesting
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Expedia campaign to make Twitter more interesting
By Linda Fox | September 16, 2013
In a bid to push its mobile application and make tweets less dull, Expedia is running a promotion on Twitter.... Read More
Ten reasons why many websites end up in the dead-pool
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Ten reasons why many websites end up in the dead-pool
By PhocusWire | September 16, 2013
The way we market online, and the way we build websites, hasn't evolved with the huge change in buyer behavior we've experienced over the past decade.... Read More
EasyJet looks to drive further agency bookings via Amadeus light ticketing tech
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EasyJet looks to drive further agency bookings via Amadeus light ticketing tech
By Linda Fox | September 16, 2013
Amadeus has unveiled a service improving the process for travel agents making easyJet reservations.... Read More
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