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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
Is there an 80/20 rule in social media for the travel industry?
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Is there an 80/20 rule in social media for the travel industry?
By Viewpoints | September 6, 2013
There is no discussion on customer experience today that doesn’t speak to social media and its impacts on hotels, operators and brands.... Read More
Skyscanner goes it alone on hotel search, acquires Spanish meta startup Fogg
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Skyscanner goes it alone on hotel search, acquires Spanish meta startup Fogg
By Nick Vivion | September 6, 2013
Four years after first trying out hotel search as a bolt-on to its original flight service, Skyscanner has acquired hotel comparison startup Fogg.... Read More
Taxi service ingogo puts $900,000 on the meter, looks to international expansion
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Taxi service ingogo puts $900,000 on the meter, looks to international expansion
By Karthick Prabu | September 6, 2013
Ingogo, a Sydney-based taxi-booking startup, is set to take advantage of recent growth in its market in Asia following funding of $913,000.... Read More
China's online package market hots up as Tuniu raises $60 million
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China's online package market hots up as Tuniu raises $60 million
By Karthick Prabu | September 6, 2013
Tuniu, a China-based online package provider has secured a series D funding of $60 million from investors including Temasek and DCM.... Read More
When is it time to rethink your business goals?
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When is it time to rethink your business goals?
By PhocusWire | September 5, 2013
Have you ever wondered why nearly every business plan you come across involves more zeros than you can count?... Read More
HotelTonight more than doubles its capital raised with a $45 million round
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HotelTonight more than doubles its capital raised with a $45 million round
By Sean O'Neil | September 5, 2013
The leading US start-up, which makes a mobile hotel booking app, announces its fourth round of financing, led by Coatue Management, a New York hedge fund.... Read More
How Travel Oklahoma leveraged video advertising for cheaper, faster ROI
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How Travel Oklahoma leveraged video advertising for cheaper, faster ROI
By Nick Vivion | September 5, 2013
Travel Oklahoma saw a significant return on their investment in YouTube TruView ads, both reducing advertising cost and increasing engagements.... Read More
Amadeus shares one-click vision for managing airline disruption
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Amadeus shares one-click vision for managing airline disruption
By Linda Fox | September 5, 2013
Lack of information and conflicting information are among the greatest frustrations when it comes to flight delays and cancellations... Read More
Don't rub your eyes - Chinese travel sector worth almost $100 billion
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Don't rub your eyes - Chinese travel sector worth almost $100 billion
By Karthick Prabu | September 5, 2013
Think you know about China and its development as a powerhouse in the global online travel space now and in the years to come?... Read More
Planza looks to share the trip planning burden
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Planza looks to share the trip planning burden
By Linda Fox | September 5, 2013
Planza is a web application seeking to help those who are always left planning the trip as well as provide its own take on efficient trip planning... Read More
Oktogo buys Russian review site Travel.ru, claims to now be largest service in the country
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Oktogo buys Russian review site Travel.ru, claims to now be largest service in the country
By Kevin May | September 4, 2013
Some signs of consolidation in the burgeoning online travel sector in Russia as the heavily-backed Oktogo snaps up the 15-year-old review site Travel.ru.... Read More
The rise of gamification in hospitality and travel
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The rise of gamification in hospitality and travel
By Viewpoints | September 4, 2013
“Gamification” is a buzzword that keeps popping up among advertising and marketing professionals today. How are some travel brands using it to enhance loyalty and engagement?... Read More
Doing the maths - 5 ways to bring your startup bang up to date
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Doing the maths - 5 ways to bring your startup bang up to date
By Viewpoints | September 4, 2013
The online consumer space is experiencing a trend I call 'singular-use' products... Read More
Consolidation and deals - why 2013 is not great news so far for hoteliers
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Consolidation and deals - why 2013 is not great news so far for hoteliers
By Viewpoints | September 4, 2013
The Expedia and Travelocity partnership announced last month has many implications for the hotel industry.... Read More
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