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Mile-high pretend parents - Nanny In The Clouds wants to ease child stress on flights
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Mile-high pretend parents - Nanny In The Clouds wants to ease child stress on flights
By Karthick Prabu | September 12, 2013
Even with decent in-flight entertainment and gadgets, flying with kids is sometimes seen as one of the more stressful elements of a trip.... Read More
Losing control - a worrying vision of the future for hotels
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Losing control - a worrying vision of the future for hotels
By Viewpoints | September 11, 2013
This article is an economic theory drawn from my own imagination: not based on any real data but common sense and observing the relationship in a parallel industry.... Read More
Shazamable travel ads - would you, seriously?
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Shazamable travel ads - would you, seriously?
By Linda Fox | September 11, 2013
It was only a question of time before Shazam made an appearance on travel advertising and it looks as if Expedia might lay claim to a first here... Read More
Four Seasons takes a new tack with Pinterest
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Four Seasons takes a new tack with Pinterest
By Linda Fox | September 11, 2013
Four Seasons is taking an interesting approach to trip planning with the unveiling of a service on Pinterest.... Read More
Travel DEVICES - Product news, launches and more - September 2013
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Travel DEVICES - Product news, launches and more - September 2013
By PhocusWire | September 11, 2013
GuestStream has rolled out a mobile app, the "Welcome App."... Read More
Consumer demand for global in-flight WiFi is greater than ever
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Consumer demand for global in-flight WiFi is greater than ever
By Nick Vivion | September 10, 2013
International conglomerate Honeywell has found a continued demand for in-flight WiFi across the globe, as they seek to address connectivity, one of the company's identified priorities.... Read More
Travel MARKETING - Product news, launches and more - September 2013
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Travel MARKETING - Product news, launches and more - September 2013
By PhocusWire | September 10, 2013
National Geographic Traveler has re-organized their media brands.... Read More
Triptelligent sets sail with a shore excursions marketplace for tour operators
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Triptelligent sets sail with a shore excursions marketplace for tour operators
By Sean O'Neil | September 10, 2013
Like a version of Etsy, Triptelligent helps to connect cruise-goers with tour operators who offer shore excursions, especially for niche and group experiences.... Read More
Desire to travel sees consumers make sacrifices and borrow says TripAdvisor [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Desire to travel sees consumers make sacrifices and borrow says TripAdvisor [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | September 10, 2013
The need to get away is driving us to cut back on other elements in our lives and get in debt according to the latest TripBarometer from reviews giant TripAdvisor.... Read More
Seven must-knows about mobile for travel industry decision makers
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Seven must-knows about mobile for travel industry decision makers
By Viewpoints | September 10, 2013
To say that mobile needs to be an essential part of any travel firm’s armour is, well, stating the obvious.... Read More
What it takes to connect passengers during a transatlantic flight [VIDEO]
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What it takes to connect passengers during a transatlantic flight [VIDEO]
By Linda Fox | September 10, 2013
Ever considered what might go on behind the scenes to enable airlines to offer inflight internet access or the live streaming of movies?... Read More
World's first Instagram-themed hotel
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World's first Instagram-themed hotel
By Sean O'Neil | September 10, 2013
Every room at Sydney's 1888 Hotel is decorated with Instagram shots. The most popular users of the social networking site can stay the night for free.... Read More
Hotel rate parity campaigner backs away with final poke at regulators (and a cheeky website)
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Hotel rate parity campaigner backs away with final poke at regulators (and a cheeky website)
By Kevin May | September 10, 2013
The travel executive who triggered the long-running investigation into alleged bullying by major online travel agencies over hotel pricing is giving up his fight.... Read More
Indonesia flight booking service Traveloka raises capital on back of strong first year
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Indonesia flight booking service Traveloka raises capital on back of strong first year
By Karthick Prabu | September 9, 2013
Jakarta-based flight booking service Traveloka has raised series A funding from Global Founders Capital, the venture capital arm of Rocket Internet.... Read More
Search for a hotel while you drive: Ford adds Hotels.com to its voice-operated dashboard
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Search for a hotel while you drive: Ford adds Hotels.com to its voice-operated dashboard
By Sean O'Neil | September 9, 2013
Keep your hands on the wheel while you search listings on Hotels.com's mobile app thanks to Ford's voice-operated dashboard system, AppLink. It debuts on a couple of 2014 models.... Read More
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