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Exposed: How online fraudsters dive deep into IATA processes to secure payments
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Exposed: How online fraudsters dive deep into IATA processes to secure payments
By Kevin May | May 13, 2013
The classic Nigerian bank account email scam is as old as the internet itself and pretty much remains about as sophisticated as your average Saturday night reality TV show.... Read More
Travelzoo steps closer to hotel bookings, brings in big name exec to run it
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Travelzoo steps closer to hotel bookings, brings in big name exec to run it
By Nick Vivion | May 13, 2013
Travelzoo is reversing the trend of online travel agencies getting in to the world or media (by buying metasearch companies) and will soon start its own hotel booking service.... Read More
Traverik wants trip planning to be a breeze with its itinerary approach
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Traverik wants trip planning to be a breeze with its itinerary approach
By Karthick Prabu | May 13, 2013
India-based startup Traverik helps travelers create trip itineraries with taking help from friends and families.... Read More
Avis is red, Facebook is blue - the science behind marketing colours
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Avis is red, Facebook is blue - the science behind marketing colours
By PhocusWire | May 13, 2013
Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook supposedly chose the color blue for the company because he is red-green color blind.... Read More
What do kids think social media is all about?
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What do kids think social media is all about?
By Kevin May | May 12, 2013
The industry hears constantly about how Gen-Y thinks about communication and, therefore, engagement with one another and brands in a different way.... Read More
Are you a natural CEO?
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Are you a natural CEO?
By PhocusWire | May 11, 2013
Being a founder of a startup is one thing, but elevating that position to one of CEO is another matter entirely - and some say good CEOs are made, not born.... Read More
The story of two startups by Terry Jones - Travelocity and Kayak
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The story of two startups by Terry Jones - Travelocity and Kayak
By PhocusWire | May 10, 2013
Terry Jones was founder of Travelocity and is currently chairman of Kayak. Both companies have made their mark but have developed as businesses in vastly different ways.... Read More
Advanced Passport Control promises a technological fix for long immigration lines
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Advanced Passport Control promises a technological fix for long immigration lines
By Nick Vivion | May 10, 2013
The United State Border Control has implemented new technology aimed at reducing lines and increasing the efficiency of the United States border crossing process.... Read More
What will happen to your shadow in a digital world? [VIDEO]
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What will happen to your shadow in a digital world? [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | May 10, 2013
Social media consultant and strategist (not a guru!) Erik Qualman has always taken a step back to look at some of the wider implications of the world's deep dive into social media.... Read More
Back to basics with hotel search engine optimisation
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Back to basics with hotel search engine optimisation
By Viewpoints | May 10, 2013
As an online marketing and consulting agency for hotels we get asked a lot of questions regarding SEO and what should be done for the best organic ranking.... Read More
TUI Travel unveils next generation hi-tech travel agency [VIDEO]
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TUI Travel unveils next generation hi-tech travel agency [VIDEO]
By Linda Fox | May 10, 2013
TUI Travel has released details of its "next generation" shop as it reports interim results for the six months ending 31 March 2013.... Read More
American Airlines allows certain Klout users to enjoy free lounge service
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American Airlines allows certain Klout users to enjoy free lounge service
By Karthick Prabu | May 10, 2013
American Airlines has partnered with social influence benchmark tool Klout to allow users to enter its Admiral Club lounge free for a day.... Read More
How an airport took a deep breath and axed 200 servers
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How an airport took a deep breath and axed 200 servers
By PhocusWire | May 9, 2013
Cloud computing and a bring your own device (BYOD) strategy aren't technology approaches typically associated with running an airport's information-technology operations.... Read More
WeHostels loves massive budget accommodation consolidation as European expansion begins
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WeHostels loves massive budget accommodation consolidation as European expansion begins
By Kevin May | May 9, 2013
There was a rather sharp intake of breath in many quarters recently when global budget stay brand HostelWorld announced its intention to snap up arch rival Hostelbookers.... Read More
Those European startup issues when trying to raise money in the Valley
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Those European startup issues when trying to raise money in the Valley
By PhocusWire | May 9, 2013
Here’s a hard cold truth for European startups: your chances of raising money from US investors are extremely low. It’s almost impossible.... Read More
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