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Semantic search will be standard across online travel by 2020
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Semantic search will be standard across online travel by 2020
By Viewpoints | November 8, 2012
Technology continues to push the travel, tourism and hospitality industry forward and make it more dynamic than ever before. But the next phase is where it gets REALLY exciting.... Read More
Tablets continue to attract more sales and of higher value items [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Tablets continue to attract more sales and of higher value items [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | November 8, 2012
Hot on the heels of yesterday's piece on kids and parents' mobile habits is this study from eDigitalResearch tracking tablet and smartphone behaviour in the UK... Read More
Amadeus first three quarter 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
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Amadeus first three quarter 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
By Kevin May | November 8, 2012
Amadeus released results for the first three quarters of 2012 today. A quick overview is as follows:... Read More
Will airlines step up and provide a better hotel booking experience?
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Will airlines step up and provide a better hotel booking experience?
By Nick Vivion | November 7, 2012
90% of consumers would book hotels through airline websites if they found the offers "compelling and convenient." This is a big IF, especially when looking at many of the current hotel booking experiences on airline websites... Read More
Rihanna previews her flirtatious, adventurous campaign for Visit Barbados
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Rihanna previews her flirtatious, adventurous campaign for Visit Barbados
By Nick Vivion | November 7, 2012
The Barbados Tourism Authority took up a new look this past year, partnering with one of the island's most well-known exports: pop superstar Rihanna.... Read More
Where are you on the Social Media Maturity scale?
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Where are you on the Social Media Maturity scale?
By Viewpoints | November 7, 2012
In the old days, it was easy to understand the customer experience. You had your manager or salespeople walk around. You asked or incentivized your customers to complete comment cards or surveys.... Read More
Is there something in the Tingo concept for tour operations, rail and car hire?
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Is there something in the Tingo concept for tour operations, rail and car hire?
By Linda Fox | November 7, 2012
Independent tour operators, rail providers and car rental companies could be next to feel the Tingo effect says new research... Read More
What kids and parents do on mobile, not so different actually [INFOGRAPHIC]
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What kids and parents do on mobile, not so different actually [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | November 6, 2012
This might be something to take comfort from if you're feeling the generation gap between you and your kids... Read More
Traverie helps you tap Facebook friends for travel ideas
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Traverie helps you tap Facebook friends for travel ideas
By Sean O'Neil | November 6, 2012
The California startup is a travel magazine built from your friends' personal travel experiences.... Read More
Travel dreamers beware: Fake Instagram accounts offering free flights
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Travel dreamers beware: Fake Instagram accounts offering free flights
By Nick Vivion | November 6, 2012
Fake Instagram accounts have been created for JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta Airlines, some garnering thousands of follows.... Read More
The Scan: Fun facts from Europe's NOAH Conference and more travel tech news
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The Scan: Fun facts from Europe's NOAH Conference and more travel tech news
By Sean O'Neil | November 6, 2012
Our roundup of the short news items driving opinion on 6 November.... Read More
Bravofly's purchase of Rumbo consolidates the European OTA landscape
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Bravofly's purchase of Rumbo consolidates the European OTA landscape
By Daniele Beccari | November 6, 2012
The combined company will earn one billion euro in annual revenue.... Read More
The next big travel technology opportunity: a mobile-only booking giant for tours and activities
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The next big travel technology opportunity: a mobile-only booking giant for tours and activities
By Viewpoints | November 6, 2012
At the Travel Business Academy, a professional online course teaching entrepreneurs how to start a travel business, we have been researching and analyzing the in-destination mobile app travel business.... Read More
Wanderu aims to be the Kayak of intercity rail and bus travel
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Wanderu aims to be the Kayak of intercity rail and bus travel
By Sean O'Neil | November 5, 2012
Wanderu is a ground transport metasearch website that helps travelers find and book inter-city bus and train travel.... Read More
5 top travel trends in the next 5 years include smart TVs and Lamborghini Hotels, says study
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5 top travel trends in the next 5 years include smart TVs and Lamborghini Hotels, says study
By Sean O'Neil | November 5, 2012
Research firm Euromonitor releases its annual forecast, saying the Internet-enabled TVs will change the way vacations are sold and that luxury car brands will take on the Asian hotel sector.... Read More
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