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Skypicker has an innovative user experience for flight metasearch
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Skypicker has an innovative user experience for flight metasearch
By Sean O'Neil | June 5, 2013
On March 29, this Czech-headquartered flight-booking site re-launched its metasearch booking engine for flights.... Read More
TripAdvisor puts hotel metasearch live across the globe, apologises for previous pop-up hell
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TripAdvisor puts hotel metasearch live across the globe, apologises for previous pop-up hell
By Kevin May | June 5, 2013
After an extensive period of testing and eight months on from initially disclosing the idea to investors, TripAdvisor has pushed its metasearch service live across all platforms.... Read More
Flight controlled by human thoughts takes off
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Flight controlled by human thoughts takes off
By PhocusWire | June 5, 2013
Researchers have harnessed the power of thought to guide a remote-control helicopter through an obstacle course.... Read More
Eight things smart hotel revenue managers do differently
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Eight things smart hotel revenue managers do differently
By Viewpoints | June 5, 2013
Hotel revenue managers do differently - gathering new insights, past data isn't always helpful, value and its impact on pricing and more... Read More
Google Glass is triggering privacy concerns over wearable technology
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Google Glass is triggering privacy concerns over wearable technology
By PhocusWire | June 4, 2013
It's time to start quantifying the wearable computing privacy problem: devices that make us fitter and smarter may also eat away at privacy unless we act now.... Read More
IATA simulates what travel agents would see with the NDC [SCREENSHOTS]
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IATA simulates what travel agents would see with the NDC [SCREENSHOTS]
By Sean O'Neil | June 4, 2013
Since Sunday, the airline trade organization has been showing of its official simulation of a desktop interface using fare information based on its New Distribution Capability (NDC).... Read More
Klout scores and social media impressions - a bit of a joke or a genuine currency in marketing?
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Klout scores and social media impressions - a bit of a joke or a genuine currency in marketing?
By Kevin May | June 4, 2013
"Oh, great - so my business class lounge is going to be full of social media gurus now?" - this is a flippant paraphrasing of comments after an airline said it would be rewarding social media influencers.... Read More
How travel brands are cruising along social media
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How travel brands are cruising along social media
By Viewpoints | June 4, 2013
Today, planning a holiday has apparently become a cake walk, thanks to the numerous online travel services.... Read More
Show these mobile usage stats to any travel executive resisting change
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Show these mobile usage stats to any travel executive resisting change
By Sean O'Neil | June 4, 2013
Check out these half-dozen noteworthy statistics about mobile adoption, with data from Expedia, IHG, Hotels.com, Yelp, and Google.... Read More
Location, location, location - six reasons why it matters for startups
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Location, location, location - six reasons why it matters for startups
By PhocusWire | June 3, 2013
It's popular to believe location is irrelevant because you can start your company anywhere and reach employees and customers at any time of day via email, text, voice and video.... Read More
YouTube channel revamp on June 5 affects travel marketers
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YouTube channel revamp on June 5 affects travel marketers
By Sean O'Neil | June 3, 2013
On June 5, YouTube's redesign goes into effect for all brand channels. Also, a fun fact: The number of people searching for travel videos on YouTube doubled in the last year.... Read More
Trip4real aims to connect Spanish locals with travellers
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Trip4real aims to connect Spanish locals with travellers
By Karthick Prabu | June 3, 2013
Trip4real, Spain-based peer to peer platform aims to connect locals with travellers to offer unique and authentic experience.... Read More
Why browsing travel photos from friends is not very interesting - and certainly not a business
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Why browsing travel photos from friends is not very interesting - and certainly not a business
By Viewpoints | June 3, 2013
There have been repeated business attempts in the travel space around showing you Facebook-based or other photos from friends in a visual way.... Read More
Hidden Journeys extends engagement project via Twitter
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Hidden Journeys extends engagement project via Twitter
By Linda Fox | June 3, 2013
Hidden Journeys is taking its bid to improve the flying experience a step further by encouraging photographers to tweet their aerial pictures... Read More
GuestLogix, turning profitable, opts to stay independent for now
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GuestLogix, turning profitable, opts to stay independent for now
By Sean O'Neil | June 3, 2013
GuestLogix, the onboard retail processor, announced the results of its strategic review today.... Read More
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