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How does a Middle East online travel agency crack India? Musafir says it has the answer
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How does a Middle East online travel agency crack India? Musafir says it has the answer
By Karthick Prabu | November 5, 2013
Musafir, Middle East-based OTA recently launched its India service with $16 million investment and legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as brand ambassador. Tnooz spoke to Albert Dias, co-founder,... Read More
Startup pitch: LagiSatu aims to be a localized hotel metasearch for Muslim travellers
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Startup pitch: LagiSatu aims to be a localized hotel metasearch for Muslim travellers
By Karthick Prabu | November 4, 2013
LagiSatu provides a hotel metasearch service by connecting to local OTAs and travel websites in Asia. While doing so, the company caters primarily to Muslim travellers in South Asia. The Malaysia-b... Read More
Finally, innovation on the security screening front
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Finally, innovation on the security screening front
By Nick Vivion | November 4, 2013
Since the events of 9/11, security has been a festering sore spot in travel. The romance and nostalgic glamor of travel was swiftly replaced by long lines, invasive searches and fuming passengers.... Read More
Questions to ask yourself before selecting a co-founder for a startup
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Questions to ask yourself before selecting a co-founder for a startup
By PhocusWire | November 4, 2013
STARTUPS: Every new business needs a solid team, obviously. But picking the right co-founders is more than just having the same vision and complimentary skills - it is almost inevitably going to get... Read More
Finding nearby events: A peek backstage at Eventseeker
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Finding nearby events: A peek backstage at Eventseeker
By Viewpoints | November 4, 2013
Of course, one thing every traveler is faced with is finding things to do wherever they may be. One option is live events. NB: This is a viewpoint by Drew Meyers , founder of Oh Hey World.... Read More
Big travel companies look to muscle in on peer-to-peer marketplaces
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Big travel companies look to muscle in on peer-to-peer marketplaces
By Linda Fox | November 4, 2013
Large travel players are expected to grab a slice of peer-to-peer action as the sharing economy gains traction. This is one of the findings of the WTM Global Trends Report 2013 which says 'cost-con... Read More
Books not blogs for trip planning but TripAdvisor comes out top
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Books not blogs for trip planning but TripAdvisor comes out top
By Linda Fox | November 4, 2013
Consumers still like a good old print guidebook when it comes to trip planning and researching holidays according to a study published today. The World Travel Market 2013 Industry Report shows 55%... Read More
Big travel advertisers missing out on mobile
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Big travel advertisers missing out on mobile
By Linda Fox | November 3, 2013
Given how much 'do or die' discussion there is around mobile, it's perhaps surprising that more than a third of UK travel companies have no mobile presence. That's according to a study from the Int... Read More
Internet of things x2: Connectivity at home and the office
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Internet of things x2: Connectivity at home and the office
By PhocusWire | November 2, 2013
SYSTEMS: The so-called "Internet of Things" has, in some respects, has become the trendy (perhaps even cerebral) way of describing how Big Data and a consumer's constant connectivity fuse together.... Read More
How do make your email marketing mobile-friendly
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How do make your email marketing mobile-friendly
By PhocusWire | November 2, 2013
MARKETING: Ensuring an email marketing campaign is a success has become a bit of a science over the years, not least because consumers are bombarded with newsletters and brand messages often on a da... Read More
Travel MARKETING roundup - Thomas Cook, Etihad, Turkish Airlines, eDreams, Air NZ, WIHP
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Travel MARKETING roundup - Thomas Cook, Etihad, Turkish Airlines, eDreams, Air NZ, WIHP
By PhocusWire | November 1, 2013
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel MARKETING in tourism and hospitality on Friday 1 November 2013... Thomas Cook launches digital hotel concept Thomas Cook has released d... Read More
As tech freelancing grows, what is future of the workforce marketplace?
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As tech freelancing grows, what is future of the workforce marketplace?
By PhocusWire | November 1, 2013
SYSTEMS: Hiring dozens of freelancers or contractors in the tech is nothing new - but figures suggest it is on the rise. But how companies structure for this shift in workforce patterns and where do... Read More
Startup pitch: A focus on content marketing for the travel industry
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Startup pitch: A focus on content marketing for the travel industry
By Nick Vivion | November 1, 2013
Content marketing continues to be not only an effective means of lead generation, but a vital part of any marketing strategy. With search algorithms prioritizing unique content, and consumers much... Read More
Chinese invasion - Qunar lists on public markets in the US today
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Chinese invasion - Qunar lists on public markets in the US today
By Karthick Prabu | November 1, 2013
Qunar, China's biggest metasearch service and also the country's top travel site by traffic, listed today on the NASDAQ in New York under the symbol QUNR. At the time of this article, Qunar was tra... Read More
Travel STARTUPS roundup - Vacatia, LocalGuiding, Dwellable, Groupize, SuggestMe, TripScanner
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Travel STARTUPS roundup - Vacatia, LocalGuiding, Dwellable, Groupize, SuggestMe, TripScanner
By PhocusWire | November 1, 2013
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel STARTUPS in tourism and hospitality on Friday 1 November 2013... Vacatia launches timeshare deals Vacatia has unveiled a way to find "r... Read More
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