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Triptelligent sets sail with a shore excursions marketplace for tour operators
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Triptelligent sets sail with a shore excursions marketplace for tour operators
By Sean O'Neil | September 10, 2013
Like a version of Etsy, Triptelligent helps to connect cruise-goers with tour operators who offer shore excursions, especially for niche and group experiences.... Read More
Desire to travel sees consumers make sacrifices and borrow says TripAdvisor [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Desire to travel sees consumers make sacrifices and borrow says TripAdvisor [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | September 10, 2013
The need to get away is driving us to cut back on other elements in our lives and get in debt according to the latest TripBarometer from reviews giant TripAdvisor.... Read More
Seven must-knows about mobile for travel industry decision makers
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Seven must-knows about mobile for travel industry decision makers
By Viewpoints | September 10, 2013
To say that mobile needs to be an essential part of any travel firm’s armour is, well, stating the obvious.... Read More
What it takes to connect passengers during a transatlantic flight [VIDEO]
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What it takes to connect passengers during a transatlantic flight [VIDEO]
By Linda Fox | September 10, 2013
Ever considered what might go on behind the scenes to enable airlines to offer inflight internet access or the live streaming of movies?... Read More
World's first Instagram-themed hotel
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World's first Instagram-themed hotel
By Sean O'Neil | September 10, 2013
Every room at Sydney's 1888 Hotel is decorated with Instagram shots. The most popular users of the social networking site can stay the night for free.... Read More
Hotel rate parity campaigner backs away with final poke at regulators (and a cheeky website)
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Hotel rate parity campaigner backs away with final poke at regulators (and a cheeky website)
By Kevin May | September 10, 2013
The travel executive who triggered the long-running investigation into alleged bullying by major online travel agencies over hotel pricing is giving up his fight.... Read More
Indonesia flight booking service Traveloka raises capital on back of strong first year
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Indonesia flight booking service Traveloka raises capital on back of strong first year
By Karthick Prabu | September 9, 2013
Jakarta-based flight booking service Traveloka has raised series A funding from Global Founders Capital, the venture capital arm of Rocket Internet.... Read More
Search for a hotel while you drive: Ford adds Hotels.com to its voice-operated dashboard
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Search for a hotel while you drive: Ford adds Hotels.com to its voice-operated dashboard
By Sean O'Neil | September 9, 2013
Keep your hands on the wheel while you search listings on Hotels.com's mobile app thanks to Ford's voice-operated dashboard system, AppLink. It debuts on a couple of 2014 models.... Read More
LugLess: Shipping luggage is quickly becoming a lucrative - and competitive - enterprise
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LugLess: Shipping luggage is quickly becoming a lucrative - and competitive - enterprise
By Nick Vivion | September 9, 2013
Lug Less is the latest travel startup angling to take a bite out of these fees with door-to-door delivery of luggage for travelers.... Read More
Boingo tests Next Gen Network at O'Hare Airport, but what does it mean for travelers?
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Boingo tests Next Gen Network at O'Hare Airport, but what does it mean for travelers?
By Nick Vivion | September 9, 2013
WiFi providers Boingo are investing heavily into new technology that promises to change the way travelers interact with WiFi on the road.... Read More
Hotel sues guest for posting review on TripAdvisor about bed bugs
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Hotel sues guest for posting review on TripAdvisor about bed bugs
By Karthick Prabu | September 9, 2013
Canada-based Hotel Quebec is suing a former guest for $95,000. The reason? The guest wrote a negative review on TripAdvisor exposing the bed bugs in his room and refused to remove the review.... Read More
Chipped reality: Fulfilling NFC's promise beyond payments in air travel
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Chipped reality: Fulfilling NFC's promise beyond payments in air travel
By Nick Vivion | September 9, 2013
Air travel IT and communications specialist SITA is still bullish on the promise of NFC chips in air travel. And with 1 million NFC-enabled Android devices shipping per week, the promise of NFC is most certainly very bright.... Read More
Groupon buys same-day mobile hotel service Blink
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Groupon buys same-day mobile hotel service Blink
By Kevin May | September 9, 2013
Europe-focused same-day mobile booking service Blink has caught the eye of Groupon - with the deal service wrapping up an acquisition for the Spain-based company for an undisclosed fee.... Read More
WorldMate is boosting its headcount by 40%
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WorldMate is boosting its headcount by 40%
By Sean O'Neil | September 8, 2013
WorldMate, a maker of mobile trip manager apps, has gone on a hiring spree after its acquisition last autumn by Carlson Wagonlit Travel. It will have added 40% to its staffing by the end of this year.... Read More
What is the future of wearable technology in the travel industry?
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What is the future of wearable technology in the travel industry?
By Nick Vivion | September 6, 2013
Between Google Glass and the recent announcement of Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch, wearable technology is on a vicious march towards omnipresence.... Read More
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