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Google Streetview put on steroids
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Google Streetview put on steroids
By Kevin May | April 9, 2013
Technically brilliant time-waster - and potentially heaps of travel-related fun - with a new service which has essentially stitched together Google Streetview images and added speed into the equation.... Read More
Cleartrip claims a break from the norm for agencies to allow flight changes entirely online
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Cleartrip claims a break from the norm for agencies to allow flight changes entirely online
By Karthick Prabu | April 9, 2013
Modifying a flight booking successfully can easily be the toughest process in flight reservations. But, Cleartrip wants to be the exception to the rule.... Read More
TripAdvisor buys Jetsetter
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TripAdvisor buys Jetsetter
By Kevin May | April 9, 2013
Six months after officially being put up for sale and following the exit of its CEO earlier in 2012, Jetsetter has a new home: TripAdvisor.... Read More
Geospike brings geo-tagged social journaling to the traveling technophile
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Geospike brings geo-tagged social journaling to the traveling technophile
By Nick Vivion | April 9, 2013
Location-based check-ins are nothing new - however, the concept of being able to tag a moment in time with location is a developing concept. A relatively new travel startup called Geospike allows users to create time-stamped, location-specific travel journals - without necessarily having to write one.... Read More
How the travel ecosystem fares on the social media sea [INFOGRAPHIC]
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How the travel ecosystem fares on the social media sea [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Nick Vivion | April 9, 2013
Which travel brands are most deftly navigating the tumultuous social media sea? This friendly infographic lays it all out in graphic glory.... Read More
The SCAN: Vayama starts a US road show, Starwood is a digital star, and more
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The SCAN: Vayama starts a US road show, Starwood is a digital star, and more
By Sean O'Neil | April 9, 2013
The international metasearch site is trying to raise awareness among US consumers by meeting them in person, Starwood came out tops in a ranking of hotel brands by digital competence, and more travel tech news.... Read More
Hot Hotels aims to crack the fragmented same-day hotel booking space
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Hot Hotels aims to crack the fragmented same-day hotel booking space
By Karthick Prabu | April 9, 2013
Hot Hotels, Spain-based startup aims to crack the fragmented same-day hotel booking space.... Read More
Six myths about SEO hoteliers are still believing
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Six myths about SEO hoteliers are still believing
By Viewpoints | April 9, 2013
Last week I took an informal survey and asked a group of hoteliers we work with what the top SEO questions they often hear.... Read More
Do travelers truly want Amazon-style recommendations?
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Do travelers truly want Amazon-style recommendations?
By Sean O'Neil | April 9, 2013
In light of Foursquare's new "places people go next" feature, we ask if travelers want to follow the crowd, even if it's a crowd of like-minded strangers?... Read More
European hotel prices - February to April 2013
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European hotel prices - February to April 2013
By PhocusWire | April 8, 2013
Data trends on cheapest hotel rates as well as median rate for three months of three, four and five star hotels across some of the major cities in Europe.... Read More
Amadeus acquires Hitit Loyalty
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Amadeus acquires Hitit Loyalty
By Sean O'Neil | April 8, 2013
Amadeus will integrate the world's most popular back-end loyalty solution into its Altea Suite, boosting the revenue of its growing airline IT services unit.... Read More
Facebook Home - take it with you when you travel [VIDEO]
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Facebook Home - take it with you when you travel [VIDEO]
By Nick Vivion | April 8, 2013
Facebook released its first TV commercial, named "Plane," for the recently announced Facebook Home mobile experience.... Read More
New ad alert: Combined text/image ads for hotels spotted on Google
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New ad alert: Combined text/image ads for hotels spotted on Google
By Nick Vivion | April 8, 2013
Tnooz reader Philip Kloeckner spotted a new advertising format for hotels on Google this week, which featured a hotel room image within the ads alongside the search results.... Read More
Secret sauce for increasing guest satisfaction in hotels: Common sense
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Secret sauce for increasing guest satisfaction in hotels: Common sense
By Viewpoints | April 8, 2013
I’ve always been a big fan of common sense - indeed, everyone should be, right?... Read More
Rocketmiles lets travelers earn thousands of miles by booking hotel rooms
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Rocketmiles lets travelers earn thousands of miles by booking hotel rooms
By Sean O'Neil | April 8, 2013
Coming out of beta today, Rocketmiles is a Chicago startup that says its average customer earns 3,000 frequent flier miles per hotel night.... Read More
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