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What Else? FlyBe-TravelFusion, PitchUp, Bravo Media, Frommers, Wego, Acentic
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What Else? FlyBe-TravelFusion, PitchUp, Bravo Media, Frommers, Wego, Acentic
By PhocusWire | April 26, 2012
FlyBe and TravelFusion API, Pitchup operators, Bravo food, Frommers and Tourism Radio, Wego new APIs, Acentic hotel TVs ... What else is happening in travel tech around the world...... Read More
What Else? FlyBe-TravelFusion, PitchUp, Bravo Media, Frommers, Wego, Acentic
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What Else? FlyBe-TravelFusion, PitchUp, Bravo Media, Frommers, Wego, Acentic
By PhocusWire | April 26, 2012
FlyBe and TravelFusion API, Pitchup operators, Bravo food, Frommers and Tourism Radio, Wego new APIs, Acentic hotel TVs ... What else is happening in travel tech around the world...... Read More
Sabre Hospitality casts crystal ball on stuff that is really being developed
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Sabre Hospitality casts crystal ball on stuff that is really being developed
By Linda Fox | April 26, 2012
At a customer conference this week Sabre Hospitality Solutions boss Felix Laboy threw some light on cool stuff others are developing before launching into what his team is developing... Read More
Wotif takes top spot from TripAdvisor - Top Australia travel websites, April 21 2012
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Wotif takes top spot from TripAdvisor - Top Australia travel websites, April 21 2012
By PhocusWire | April 25, 2012
TripAdvisor held onto the top spot in the list of Australian travel websites for just a fortnight, with a drop in market share last week allowing Wotif to take pole position.... Read More
Namibia Tourism Board syndicates customized Facebook app for tour operators
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Namibia Tourism Board syndicates customized Facebook app for tour operators
By Dennis Schaal | April 25, 2012
As part of its new Conservation Destination online marketing campaign, the Namibia Tourism Board is taking the unusual step of of syndicating a co-branded and customizable Facebook app for tour operators.... Read More
What is the value of web-based competitions for travel brands? Apparently quite a lot
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What is the value of web-based competitions for travel brands? Apparently quite a lot
By Kevin May | April 25, 2012
Back in February this year, tour operator Contiki launched what appeared to some be a rather complicated competition.... Read More
HomeAway on phishing, peers and professional managers
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HomeAway on phishing, peers and professional managers
By Dennis Schaal | April 25, 2012
The vacation rental industry has truly gone international -- "international criminals" are directing phishing scams at owners and renters, says HomeAway CEO Brian Sharples.... Read More
Social concierges - a solution to the hotel marketing problem
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Social concierges - a solution to the hotel marketing problem
By Viewpoints | April 25, 2012
According to a number of studies, the number one choice for consumers contacting hotels via social networks is to find local information.... Read More
Airports and social media - channels, use and service [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Airports and social media - channels, use and service [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | April 25, 2012
Airports - perhaps more than any other area in travel - are at the sharp end of social media, with passengers often using Twitter and Facebook to discover the latest information.... Read More
What happened to American Airlines-Expedia direct-connect pact 1 year later?
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What happened to American Airlines-Expedia direct-connect pact 1 year later?
By Dennis Schaal | April 24, 2012
When American Airlines emerges from bankruptcy, either in the arms of US Airways, Delta Air Lines or on its own, perhaps American's direct-connect push will have been overtaken by the course of events.... Read More
Gadgets gone mad - the bedtime story
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Gadgets gone mad - the bedtime story
By Linda Fox | April 24, 2012
Here's a modern take on an old favourite bedtime story called Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown.... Read More
Is turning dreams into reality the way to solve trip inspiration?
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Is turning dreams into reality the way to solve trip inspiration?
By Alex Bainbridge | April 24, 2012
Inspiration. An over used-word around these parts. But inspiration remains one of the final remaining challenges in online travel.... Read More
Kayak, in its own estimation, sees IPO chances improving
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Kayak, in its own estimation, sees IPO chances improving
By Dennis Schaal | April 24, 2012
In March, Kayak pegged its own chances of executing an IPO at 85% -- a dramatic upswing from the 50% likelihood it estimated in June 2011.... Read More
GlobalTHEN brings technology and learning IP to travel and tourism
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GlobalTHEN brings technology and learning IP to travel and tourism
By Kevin May | April 24, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring India-based GlobalTHEN, a training and learning service using interactive media and technology for travel and tourism companies.... Read More
Top five agencies all lose ground - Top US travel sites, April 21 2012
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Top five agencies all lose ground - Top US travel sites, April 21 2012
By PhocusWire | April 24, 2012
The five leading online travel brands in the US all saw their share of the agency category fall last week but each held its position in top ten.... Read More
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