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Ads ahoy! Wego launches its own advertising platform
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Ads ahoy! Wego launches its own advertising platform
By Karthick Prabu | June 18, 2013
A new entrant to the likes of Google Ads, Facebook Ads and various other ad platforms is none other than Asia's metasearch engine Wego.... Read More
Marriott steps (un)squarely into Starwood territory with rebrand and co-creation platform
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Marriott steps (un)squarely into Starwood territory with rebrand and co-creation platform
By Nick Vivion | June 17, 2013
Marriott Hotels, with over 500 properties in nearly 60 countries, has unveiled a full-on rebrand and rethink of its positioning.... Read More
Stats on TripAdvisor's integration with Facebook Login and OpenGraph
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Stats on TripAdvisor's integration with Facebook Login and OpenGraph
By Nick Vivion | June 17, 2013
Facebook has featured TripAdvisor in their latest case study, which demonstrates how a well-integrated OpenGraph application can deliver: in this case, a 27% increase in engagement for Facebook users on TripAdvisor itself.... Read More
Ostrovok bids to break even, but a third of the team leave the company
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Ostrovok bids to break even, but a third of the team leave the company
By Linda Fox | June 17, 2013
Most companies keep quiet about having to slash the team to help reduce costs as Ostrovok founder and CEO Serge Faguet points out in this blog post.... Read More
CheapoAir and Hotwire make their mark - Top Canada travel websites, May 2013
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CheapoAir and Hotwire make their mark - Top Canada travel websites, May 2013
By PhocusWire | June 17, 2013
Sunwing and iTravel2000 are the two local travel brands to lose out as Hotwire and CheapoAir move into fourth and third places respectively in Canada.... Read More
Apple’s iOS7 should turbocharge travel apps
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Apple’s iOS7 should turbocharge travel apps
By Viewpoints | June 17, 2013
Forget the new visual look. It's the support for map directions API, Air Drop of photos and itineraries, new Highlight interest-sharing alerts, and an Apps Near Me tool that are the most promising new features for travel app developers.... Read More
In the aeroplane, over the sea: First-hand account of the Ungrounded trip run by British Airways
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In the aeroplane, over the sea: First-hand account of the Ungrounded trip run by British Airways
By Viewpoints | June 17, 2013
Tnooz asked me to share my experience on the Ungrounded trip last week - it was an intense experience, and as I'm experiencing intense jet lag it has taken a while to pull my thoughts together!... Read More
Opportunity knocks Down Under - travel agents eyeing social media and mobile
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Opportunity knocks Down Under - travel agents eyeing social media and mobile
By Karthick Prabu | June 17, 2013
A recent PhoCusWright report (supported by Sabre Pacific) brings out various travel technology trends in the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) markets.... Read More
Beam my Google down, Scotty
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Beam my Google down, Scotty
By PhocusWire | June 15, 2013
Google is launching balloons into near space to provide internet access to buildings below on the ground.... Read More
The technology on Norwegian’s newest ship, the Norwegian Breakaway
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The technology on Norwegian’s newest ship, the Norwegian Breakaway
By Viewpoints | June 14, 2013
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Breakaway has hit the cruising industry like a whirling dervish — receiving great reviews from her early passengers and creating some serious tech-related buzz.... Read More
Rough guide for brands to the new hashtags on Facebook
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Rough guide for brands to the new hashtags on Facebook
By PhocusWire | June 14, 2013
Facebook has finally announced clickable hashtags will be available on the social media platform, similar to other services such as Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter.... Read More
Six second warning: Why hotels should now be using Twitter video service Vine
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Six second warning: Why hotels should now be using Twitter video service Vine
By Viewpoints | June 14, 2013
Vine is the newest application to sprout from the Twitter family and into the social media scene and is essentially to video what Twitter is to text.... Read More
Travelatus wants to become synonymous with online event travel
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Travelatus wants to become synonymous with online event travel
By Linda Fox | June 14, 2013
While the original idea for Travelatus was an Amazon for travel, the team quickly realised it needed to focus on a particular element - event travel... Read More
Which travel company should Yahoo buy?
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Which travel company should Yahoo buy?
By Sean O'Neil | June 13, 2013
The search giant has been on a shopping spree for companies whose products are used by consumers daily, such as MileWise. We speculate wildly on what Yahoo might acquire next.... Read More
Trends in airport marketing show incredible value being unlocked in airports
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Trends in airport marketing show incredible value being unlocked in airports
By Nick Vivion | June 13, 2013
Singapore-based SimpliFlying has released their latest report, focused exclusively on eight current trends in airport marketing, which actually hold true for many travel businesses.... Read More
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