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Using technology to sooth the Achilles’ heel of the traveller experience
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Using technology to sooth the Achilles’ heel of the traveller experience
By Viewpoints | February 28, 2013
Flight disruption, such as when there is a significant external weather event which affects multiple carriers - think Hurricane Sandy in the US at the end of last year - is a perennial problem for airlines and travellers.... Read More
While the global flash deals market wobbles, Asia reveals a different side
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While the global flash deals market wobbles, Asia reveals a different side
By Karthick Prabu | February 28, 2013
The flash deals market is under pressure - share price of market leader Groupon dropped by 70% compared to the value at the time of its IPO.... Read More
Travel distribution news from Travelport, Amadeus, Sabre, Abacus - February 2013
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Travel distribution news from Travelport, Amadeus, Sabre, Abacus - February 2013
By PhocusWire | February 27, 2013
Product news, releases, projects, related analysis and more from the global distribution systems during February 2013 - all here, in one easy read.... Read More
Speed demons and slowpokes: These are the travel industry benchmarks
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Speed demons and slowpokes: These are the travel industry benchmarks
By Nick Vivion | February 27, 2013
Technology performance company Compuware has released their latest data on site speed, both on mobile and desktop, for various verticals.... Read More
Big Data insights: Companies are attacking Big Data in a Big Way [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Big Data insights: Companies are attacking Big Data in a Big Way [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Karthick Prabu | February 27, 2013
Big Data, a term that has become a "yes-we-are-aware-of-it" term among travel industry decision makers, is going to become increasingly important in the years forward.... Read More
OhHeyWorld aims to streamline the constant connection of the traveler's mobile existence
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OhHeyWorld aims to streamline the constant connection of the traveler's mobile existence
By Nick Vivion | February 27, 2013
Long gone are the days in which traveling meant a complete disconnect from the hallmarks of everyday life: phone calls were left unanswered, mail piled up, and family eagerly awaited the latest written dispatch from afar.... Read More
In a Q&A, Tourism Australia reveals the secrets of its Facebook dominance
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In a Q&A, Tourism Australia reveals the secrets of its Facebook dominance
By Sean O'Neil | February 27, 2013
Here's the story on how Tourism Australia unlocked Facebook success by creating the world's most popular tourism destination page, with 4,140,975 likes.... Read More
UK regulator to investigate Expedia and Priceline meta acquisitions
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UK regulator to investigate Expedia and Priceline meta acquisitions
By Sean O'Neil | February 27, 2013
Britain's Office Of Fair Trading (OFT) is investigating the recent acquisitions of Trivago by Expedia and Kayak by Priceline.... Read More
TUI Travel buys tours and activities specialist Isango
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TUI Travel buys tours and activities specialist Isango
By Kevin May | February 27, 2013
Tours and activities just got that little bit more interesting with news that European tour operating giant TUI Travel has bought tours and activities provider Isango.... Read More
Priceline full-year 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
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Priceline full-year 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
By PhocusWire | February 27, 2013
Priceline released is full-year results for 2012 this week. A quick overview is as follows:... Read More
The Scan: Indian Railways plans tech overhaul, HotelTonight tries it Oyster-style, and more travel tech news
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The Scan: Indian Railways plans tech overhaul, HotelTonight tries it Oyster-style, and more travel tech news
By Sean O'Neil | February 27, 2013
Indian Railways plans an ambitious tech overhaul, HotelTonight hints at a change of course, and other stories all make our shortlist for the Scan on February 27.... Read More
Amadeus full-year 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
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Amadeus full-year 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
By PhocusWire | February 26, 2013
Amadeus released its full-year results for 2012 today. A quick overview is as follows:... Read More
TripAdvisor piles ahead - Top New Zealand travel websites, January 2013
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TripAdvisor piles ahead - Top New Zealand travel websites, January 2013
By PhocusWire | February 26, 2013
User review service TripAdvisor is putting clear water between it and its nearest web rivals in the list of leading travel websites in New Zealand.... Read More
Social media demographics in 2012  [RESEARCH]
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Social media demographics in 2012 [RESEARCH]
By Nick Vivion | February 26, 2013
After a spirited discussion about privacy and social media last week, curiosity led to some research on the demographics of social media users in 2012.... Read More
Air New Zealand releases funny Bear Grylls safety video
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Air New Zealand releases funny Bear Grylls safety video
By Sean O'Neil | February 26, 2013
The cute movie shows the TV adventure star demonstrating flight safety procedures, with the help of three trusty Boy Scouts.... Read More
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