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Travel apps take a seat in the Google TV sandbox
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Travel apps take a seat in the Google TV sandbox
By Kevin May | June 27, 2012
Plenty of hullabaloo expected around the Google IO event this week, with Mobiata expecting to take advantage with the debut of two apps designed for the new Google TV.... Read More
How to use negative feedback about travel to create positive influence
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How to use negative feedback about travel to create positive influence
By Viewpoints | June 27, 2012
Nobody really likes receiving negative feedback. It stings, and as a hotel owner or manager, you immediately start kicking yourself for the missed opportunity when a guest leaves negative feedback about your hotel.... Read More
Hipmunk opts for Amadeus to take agony out of international flight searches
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Hipmunk opts for Amadeus to take agony out of international flight searches
By Kevin May | June 27, 2012
Hipmunk wants to take its so-called agony-relieving flight search service to markets beyond the US, so has opted for Amadeus to help it out.... Read More
Click A Taxi goes for country coverage via app, opens up UK and Ireland
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Click A Taxi goes for country coverage via app, opens up UK and Ireland
By Linda Fox | June 27, 2012
There never seems to be a taxi when you need one so perhaps Click A Taxi, a mobile application launched fresh on to the UK and Ireland markets yesterday, can plug that gap... Read More
What Else? Lastminute marketing, TRX buys, Concur grows, Hotel Link expands, WIHP wins
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What Else? Lastminute marketing, TRX buys, Concur grows, Hotel Link expands, WIHP wins
By PhocusWire | June 27, 2012
Lastminute.com asks Bartlett to take on marketing role, TRX snaps up TruExpense, Concur expands in Europe, Filipino joy for Hotel Link, WIHP wins Library Hotel ... What else is going on in the world of travel tech...... Read More
Airlines: Under-investing in technology because every carrier is doing the same
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Airlines: Under-investing in technology because every carrier is doing the same
By Evan Konwiser | June 26, 2012
I’m a frequent flier and I’ve written in the past about how hard it is to consistently differentiate the air travel experience to the point where passengers are willing to pay more to fly on a particular brand.... Read More
Orbitz CEO Barney Harford goes on warpath against Wall Street Journal over Mac article
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Orbitz CEO Barney Harford goes on warpath against Wall Street Journal over Mac article
By Kevin May | June 26, 2012
All hands on deck at Orbitz today as it looks to diffuse the impact of an article in the Wall Street Journal which suggested Apple Mac users are charged more for hotels.... Read More
Weep or laugh, then learn - brutal and hilarious spoof exposes cliches in startup world
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Weep or laugh, then learn - brutal and hilarious spoof exposes cliches in startup world
By Kevin May | June 26, 2012
You are at another startup conference, innovation session, or simply listening to some wonderfully bright-eyed and bushy tailed entrepreneur...... Read More
Are small tourism businesses really ready for the mobile revolution?
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Are small tourism businesses really ready for the mobile revolution?
By Stephen Joyce | June 26, 2012
For years we’ve been told that "this year will be the year of mobile". Unfortunately, for many of us, this tiresome line became mundane and predictable years ago.... Read More
Hotel prepares social media response after campaign backlash
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Hotel prepares social media response after campaign backlash
By Linda Fox | June 26, 2012
London's Hoxton Hotel has created a bit of a social media storm this morning after unleashing its 500 room sale which was sold out in a minute... Read More
Move over in-room hotel TVs - guests now want to watch entertainment on their devices
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Move over in-room hotel TVs - guests now want to watch entertainment on their devices
By Kevin May | June 26, 2012
It makes sense that hotel guests nowadays would like to access entertainment and information on their mobiles and tablets - but to what degree? It would appear quite a lot.... Read More
What Else? Rough Guides Trip Lens, Priceline Express Deals, EAN goes Greek, Nor1 upsell
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What Else? Rough Guides Trip Lens, Priceline Express Deals, EAN goes Greek, Nor1 upsell
By PhocusWire | June 26, 2012
... What else is going on in the world of travel tech... Travel through a lens, Priceline deals express, EAN packages for Greeks, Nor1 upsell... Read More
Cunard admits data security failure, 1,000+ passenger details emailed out to other guests
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Cunard admits data security failure, 1,000+ passenger details emailed out to other guests
By Kevin May | June 25, 2012
Cruise giant Cunard is trying to allay concerns amongst customers after an email was sent containing confidential details of some 1,200 passengers.... Read More
Tripku allows adventure travellers to plan, get social, hook up and go
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Tripku allows adventure travellers to plan, get social, hook up and go
By Linda Fox | June 25, 2012
Running with a traditional commission model Chile-based Tripku is an application marrying trip planning for adventure travellers with social networking, itinerary sharing and finding buddies to go with... Read More
Hotels: What are some of you guys smoking?
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Hotels: What are some of you guys smoking?
By Patrick Landman | June 25, 2012
I just have to get this of my chest, and share my latest experiences with you.... Read More