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Reinventing the desktop in the wake of the mobile revolution
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Reinventing the desktop in the wake of the mobile revolution
By PhocusWire | May 6, 2013
The personal computer market in 2013 is in a chaotic state, as tablets and mobiles continue to become critical devices in the hands of users.... Read More
Why and how did Wanderfly sell up to TripAdvisor?
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Why and how did Wanderfly sell up to TripAdvisor?
By Kevin May | May 6, 2013
In October last year, TripAdvisor started what has turned out to a rather aggressive period of vacuuming up startups to bolster its wider portfolio of companies.... Read More
How to organise your social media workflow
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How to organise your social media workflow
By PhocusWire | May 6, 2013
Maintaining a social media strategy is not only about scheduling tweets and replying to mentions. Rather, social media marketing is a living process in which each component is connected to the others.... Read More
Kayak finally launches in Canada
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Kayak finally launches in Canada
By Kevin May | May 6, 2013
Kayak has spent plenty of time and effort over the years launching local sites around the world but, perhaps surprisingly, it has never had one next door in Canada.... Read More
Industry first alert: Google teams up with Hilton brand DoubleTree for interactive YouTube channel
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Industry first alert: Google teams up with Hilton brand DoubleTree for interactive YouTube channel
By Karthick Prabu | May 6, 2013
DoubleTree by Hilton has launched an interactive YouTube platform in which users will be able to share their trip experiences and get rewarded for their efforts.... Read More
Solar powered plane begins historic flight - in the dark
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Solar powered plane begins historic flight - in the dark
By PhocusWire | May 6, 2013
Solar Impulse is the first aircraft capable of flying day and night without using any fuel. The plane relies solely on its solar panels and onboard batteries for power.... Read More
GuestLogix, the on-board merchandising processor, hints at big moves this month
By Sean O'Neil | May 5, 2013
Expect the largest onboard payments processor to announce either an acquisition, its purchase by a larger player, or a plan to raise capital to invest in supporting payment processing for in-flight entertainment systems.... Read More
Amadeus explains its qualified support of IATA's Resolution 787 and talks NDC
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Amadeus explains its qualified support of IATA's Resolution 787 and talks NDC
By Sean O'Neil | May 5, 2013
An executive at the Madrid-based GDS talks to Tnooz about an industry proposal to change the standards for airline distribution communications -- and what may come afterward.... Read More
European hotel prices - May to July 2013
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European hotel prices - May to July 2013
By PhocusWire | May 5, 2013
Data trends on cheapest hotel rates as well as median rate for three months of three, four and five star hotels across some of the major cities in Europe.... Read More
Cyber crime takes advantage of mobile revolution
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Cyber crime takes advantage of mobile revolution
By PhocusWire | May 5, 2013
Opportunist cyber criminals are seeing mobile devices as the new method of spreading their chaos, with ome countries reporting a 400% increase in malware on some handsets between 2011 to 2012.... Read More
Swanky new home for Sabre in London - there is opportunity for a video or two in that
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Swanky new home for Sabre in London - there is opportunity for a video or two in that
By Kevin May | May 4, 2013
Cast your minds back a few years to when people went (Lady) gaga over Google's new offices in Zurich, Switzerland - wacky, dripping in technology and colour, and annoying for facility managers across the land.... Read More
How will space tourism work?
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How will space tourism work?
By PhocusWire | May 3, 2013
In December 2009, Virgin Galactic unveiled its first commercial spaceship – the VSS Enterprise – based on the SpaceShipTwo spacecraft model.... Read More
The Internet of Things and travel: London City Airport takes off
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The Internet of Things and travel: London City Airport takes off
By Nick Vivion | May 3, 2013
London City Airport has been awarded a grant from the UK's Technology Strategy Board to implement a preliminary trial of cross-technology networking.... Read More
Google Glass and other wearable tech - Christmas comes early for marketers
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Google Glass and other wearable tech - Christmas comes early for marketers
By PhocusWire | May 3, 2013
You might know how much an impression's worth for your brand. Perhaps you can estimate the value of a click, or social actions such as buzz, likes and shares.... Read More
Back to basics - Four essentials for any mobile travel strategy
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Back to basics - Four essentials for any mobile travel strategy
By Viewpoints | May 3, 2013
Believe it or not, people today are more dependent on our phones than even our wallets - indeed some research says that 70% of people who used a smartphone believe that losing their mobile phone would be worse than misplacing their wallet.... Read More
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