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How to creatively organize Instagram pictures into a travel video

By Karthick Prabu | November 26, 2013

Instagram has been used in many innovative ways by travel brands. Now, we have an Instagram travel video made by a user that is a compilation of 852 Instagram pictures from 852 users. Art director... Read More

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Five macro trends shaping the future of travel

By Kevin May | November 26, 2013

The phrase "future of travel" is thrown around liberally in this industry, often as part of the dialogue around launching innovative products or disruptive startups. But more often than not, there... Read More

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Bitcoin begins inching into travel as an alternative means of payment

By Nick Vivion | November 26, 2013

The digital currency Bitcoin is inching its way into the travel purchasing process, as OTA CheapAir.com and space specialists Virgin Galactic have announced acceptance of Bitcoin. Bitcoin is a virt... Read More

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The scale or pivot paradox for travel startups - there is another way

By Evan Konwiser | November 26, 2013

The common refrain from critics of B2C travel startups is skepticism at their ability to acquire enough customers to achieve profitability and scale. This chorus seems to be getting louder, and the... Read More

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China taxi app Kuaidadi reaps $100 million investment

By Karthick Prabu | November 26, 2013

The taxi booking market in China is growing rapidly and getting fiercely competitive. Kuaidadi, a mobile-based taxi booking service in China has confirmed a $100 million investment to Tnooz. Chi... Read More

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How travel marketers can benefit from Big Data analytics [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Karthick Prabu | November 26, 2013

One of the buzz words in recent times among corporates is none other than 'Big Data'. Yet multiple definitions for Big Data prevail. Tnooz CEO Gene Quinn says with a smile, "If you ask ten people a... Read More

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Tiger Airways hits GDS as Delta-ANZ debut rich content on Travelport

By Kevin May | November 25, 2013

Tiger Airways is joining the likes of EasyJet in Europe and abandoning its previous direct channel-only model and will be available on the GDS via Travelport. As well as allowing its fare and ancil... Read More

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Personalization in travel: Privacy, transparency and the reality of the consumer landscape

By Nick Vivion | November 25, 2013

One of the themes at this year's PhoCusWright conference in Hollywood, Florida, was the role of personalization in travel. Especially as technologies increase in sophistication, effortless personaliza... Read More

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Advice from the money guys [VIDEO]

By Nick Vivion | November 25, 2013

Following the money is always one way to pursue some kernel of truth in an always-shifting industry like travel, and one of the sessions at last week's PhoCusWright conference focused explicitly on th... Read More

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Five ways business data analysis can improve corporate travel

By Viewpoints | November 25, 2013

We've heard a great deal about how the travel industry at large is using big data at large to improve offers. However, what specifically can travel and expense managers do on a regular basis to gai... Read More

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Startups to pitch in the skies via Turkish Airlines

By Linda Fox | November 25, 2013

Here's an interesting idea from Turkish Airlines allowing startups to pitch their ideas to a captive flying audience. Using its Planet inflight entertainment system, the airline is helping investor... Read More

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Inside the new inbox of email marketing

By PhocusWire | November 25, 2013

MARKETING: Twitter, Facebook et al appear to capture more column inches and conference sessions with regards to their marketing capabilities than the humble email platform. But whilst social might b... Read More

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Startup pitch: TripGems throws deals and tip sharing into travel planning mix

By Linda Fox | November 25, 2013

When friends started tapping TripGems' founders Maarten Munster and Remon van Hooijdonk for travel tips, they decided it was a business opportunity. They had even put together word documents to han... Read More

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How Facebook views the world of travel [VIDEO]

By Kevin May | November 24, 2013

It was Facebook's turn at this year's PhoCusWright Conference to come up with the polarising presentation of the week. In 2012 it was Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb, who both wowed and irritated the a... Read More

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Australian travellers bank on mobile for travel services

By Karthick Prabu | November 24, 2013

Australia is no exception when it comes to mobile usage in the travel industry, with some 70% of Aussies now using mobile devices for their travel needs. The study by HotelsCombined, the Australia-... Read More

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