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Why there is a bit of a problem with TED

By PhocusWire | December 31, 2013

SYSTEMS: TED (and its various conferences - "Talks", "X", etc) is held up by many as a benchmark for not only how to host an event but also how forward-looking a society can and should be. But perha... Read More

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Reporter favourites of 2013 - Kevin May

By Kevin May | December 31, 2013

Messing about with IATA email scammers, relevance of social media measurement tools, and uncovering what really happened when a major travel service was taken offline... A trio of stories which hit... Read More

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How crowded cities and the sharing economy are colliding

By PhocusWire | December 30, 2013

SOCIAL: The likes of Airbnb and countless car-sharing startups are not changing the world on their own - they are part of a cycle of change in how society thinks it can now obtain and use services.... Read More

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Patent filing reveals future direction for Apple Maps

By Nick Vivion | December 30, 2013

Earlier this month, the United States Patent and Trademark Office published an application from Apple detailing their 'Interactive Map' functionality. The application, which can be perused here, go... Read More

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Airbnb quietly removes Birdbnb promotion after HomeAway legal action

By Kevin May | December 30, 2013

It looks like the threat of legal action has seen Airbnb's Birdhouse promotion fly away - the $2 million campaign appears to have been swiftly discarded. Just a few days after HomeAway issued court... Read More

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Reporter favourites of 2013 - Linda Fox

By Linda Fox | December 30, 2013

More moves in the world of travel metasearch, virtual assistance for travellers via a mobile, and the complex world of airline retailing... These are my top picks from all the stories I had a hand... Read More

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Error 404 pages on travel websites - on-brand, creative and fun

By Karthick Prabu | December 30, 2013

Never leave your customers with a sad face, even if you have to show a Error 404 page in your website. Some travel brands have taken this seriously and put a lot of effort to create some creative/f... Read More

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Ashton Kutcher on the art of investing in tech brands

By PhocusWire | December 30, 2013

STARTUPS: Attracting a heavyweight supporter to a startup can be both a benefit and a curse, especially from a PR perspective. Ashton Kutcher is perhaps the most high profile celebrity to cast their... Read More

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Reckon you know about dynamic pricing in travel? Think again

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | December 30, 2013

Last week, Delta had a "computer malfunction" which resulted in fares being offered at some ridiculous prices. In some case tickets were available 10-15% of the normal price. This should remind us... Read More

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Reporter favourites of 2013 - Karthick Prabu

By Karthick Prabu | December 30, 2013

Hotel takes action against an online reviewer, longevity of last-minute mobile hotel booking services, and dodgy tactics to get positive reviews on the web... These three articles stood out for me... Read More

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A five-year tech forecast by one of the world's computer giants

By PhocusWire | December 28, 2013

SYSTEMS: We all have a go at making predictions (our 2014 set), but when an IT brand the size of IBM publishes what it says are the major trends for the next half a decade, it's a probably serious p... Read More

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HomeAway urges Airbnb to admit bad judgement over Birdhouse ad

By Kevin May | December 27, 2013

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Understanding two types of startup buyers

By PhocusWire | December 27, 2013

STARTUPS: Assuming (a big assumption, let's face it) a travel startup gets to the stage where it is considering some kind of exit, often the strategy is more complex and fraught with woes than any o... Read More

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Benefits and challenges for mobile payment for airlines

By Karthick Prabu | December 27, 2013

Mobile payments at airlines are now a key area of focus, with 57% of carriers estimating it will drive revenue equal to credit cards over the next two years. WorldPay, the airline payments and sett... Read More

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Reporter favourites of 2013 - Nick Vivion

By Nick Vivion | December 27, 2013

The implications of new technologies in travel, the potential for Bitcoin and realising the Internet of Things at London City Airport... This trio of articles were the most compelling for me during... Read More

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