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TripEdge admits terrible 12 months as agent lead-gen startup, opts for deals service
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TripEdge admits terrible 12 months as agent lead-gen startup, opts for deals service
By Kevin May | May 1, 2012
Some startups would throw the towel after admitting to a "terrible" first year in operation - but UK-based TripEdge has scrapped its agent lead-gen system to enter the crowded world of deals.... Read More
Independent hotels given tech to control TripAdvisor spend
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Independent hotels given tech to control TripAdvisor spend
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2012
World Independent Hotels Promotion has worked with TripAdvisor to enable independent hotels to control their advertising budgets on the review site.... Read More
What Else? Akamas Villas, Silver Travel Advisor, Hitachi, Graubunden Tourism, eRevMax
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What Else? Akamas Villas, Silver Travel Advisor, Hitachi, Graubunden Tourism, eRevMax
By PhocusWire | May 1, 2012
Akamas Villas iPad, Silver Travel and Age UK, Hitachi travel app, Graubunden purity, eRevMax expands in India... What else is happening in travel tech around the world.... Read More
Royal Geographical Society looks to spice up flight experience with Hidden Journeys project
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Royal Geographical Society looks to spice up flight experience with Hidden Journeys project
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2012
The Royal Geographical Society is the latest to attempt to improve the flight experience with its Hidden Journeys project.... Read More
A quick word about THAT MissTravel story
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A quick word about THAT MissTravel story
By Kevin May | May 1, 2012
It would be fair to say that Tnooz has taken quite a bit heat this past week over our decision to write a story about MissTravel, a new travel planning/dating startup.... Read More
Google repositions Hotel Finder atop organic search results
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Google repositions Hotel Finder atop organic search results
By Dennis Schaal | April 30, 2012
Google is repositioning its Hotel Finder product to a spot just above organic results on search results pages for users in the US.... Read More
Shocking news: A la carte travel shopping is good for consumers
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Shocking news: A la carte travel shopping is good for consumers
By Viewpoints | April 30, 2012
Confession: when looking for a suitable title for a new report, I deliberately chose "shocking" to attract attention to the topic.... Read More
Ditch the credit card -- La Quinta apps hold rooms using mobile phone numbers
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Ditch the credit card -- La Quinta apps hold rooms using mobile phone numbers
By Dennis Schaal | April 30, 2012
La Quinta Inns & Suites' iOS and Android apps, as well as its mobile website, now enable travelers to hold a room reservation for up to four hours simply by entering their mobile phone numbers.... Read More
See, hotels do sometimes monitor consumer rants on social media - even FourSquare
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See, hotels do sometimes monitor consumer rants on social media - even FourSquare
By Kevin May | April 30, 2012
Travel companies, but especially hotels, have arguably had more tips and ideas for strategy around social media than any other business sector.... Read More
WestJet drops back, Air Canada takes pole position - Top Canada travel sites, April 28 2012
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WestJet drops back, Air Canada takes pole position - Top Canada travel sites, April 28 2012
By PhocusWire | April 30, 2012
Air Canada has resumed its place at the top of the leading airline websites in Canada after rival carrier WestJet saw its reign cut short last week.... Read More
The future of in-flight entertainment
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The future of in-flight entertainment
By Viewpoints | April 30, 2012
Consider the airplane cabin. It’s an unequivocally crucial part of the travel arc and yet, for the most part, it’s a black hole.... Read More
OpenJaw launches first customer on t-Retail platform
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OpenJaw launches first customer on t-Retail platform
By Linda Fox | April 30, 2012
OpenJaw Technologies has revealed Russian carrier S7 Airlines as the first customer on its t-Retail selling platform... Read More
Heathrow Airport queue row escalates as accusations fly over web images ban
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Heathrow Airport queue row escalates as accusations fly over web images ban
By Kevin May | April 30, 2012
Less than three months until the London 2012 Olympics and ongoing problems with lengthy queues at Heathrow Airport are threatening to spiral out of control.... Read More
TripAdvisor slams Kwikchex for undermining confidence in review sites
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TripAdvisor slams Kwikchex for undermining confidence in review sites
By Linda Fox | April 30, 2012
Fighting talk from TripAdvisor as it launches a direct attack on Kwikchex in probably its strongest statement to date around its perceived light-touch stance over alleged fake reviews... Read More
What Else? GetYouGuide goes cruising, ConTGo eats, Wego in UAE, IFE upgrades
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What Else? GetYouGuide goes cruising, ConTGo eats, Wego in UAE, IFE upgrades
By PhocusWire | April 30, 2012
GetYourGuide targets shore excursions, ConTGo secures US Foods corp travel account, Wego claims UAE first, IFE rejigs website ... What else is happening in travel tech around the world...... Read More
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