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What's before mobile first: An engineer talks product design
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What's before mobile first: An engineer talks product design
By Viewpoints | November 20, 2014
As a software engineer, I build a travel app comprised of a mobile website and hybrid apps for iOS and Android. I’m dedicated to finding better ways of developing them. Here, I'd like to share some... Read More
Expedia and Amadeus unite for branded airline fares push
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Expedia and Amadeus unite for branded airline fares push
By Kevin May | November 20, 2014
Amadeus will help Expedia overhaul the way it uses branded fares in an agreement which will see the light of day in the middle of 2015. The pair have committed to creating a "standardised solution"... Read More
With new app, Groupon Getaways grows fast, despite Expedia divorce
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With new app, Groupon Getaways grows fast, despite Expedia divorce
By Sean O'Neil | November 20, 2014
Since earlier this year, Groupon Getaways has no longer been co-branding its vacation packages with Expedia Inc, using Expedia to source its flash deals, or cross-promoting on Expedia or Hotwire.... Read More
Orthogonal or bust: Brad Gerstner lays out the roadmap in travel
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Orthogonal or bust: Brad Gerstner lays out the roadmap in travel
By Nick Vivion | November 19, 2014
One of the most watched panels on stage at Phocuswright this year was the "Investor Insights" lineup during the Travel Innovation Summit, which included John Balen (Canaan Partners), Joel Cutler (Gene... Read More
Boxever woos Air New Zealand and Ryanair with personalisation push
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Boxever woos Air New Zealand and Ryanair with personalisation push
By Linda Fox | November 19, 2014
Boxever is to bring its predictive marketing technology to Air New Zealand. The Ireland-based data specialist has been selected to drive the airline's personalisation initiative. The plan is to... Read More
Commercial aircraft in 2050
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Commercial aircraft in 2050
By PhocusWire | November 19, 2014
SYSTEMS: Even before Virgin Galactic's recent and deadly setback, space tourism was unlikely to be a particularly mass form of transportation, even by 2050. Instead, it'll be left to those currently... Read More
Couchsurfing relaunches on new platform with fresh functionality
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Couchsurfing relaunches on new platform with fresh functionality
By Sean O'Neil | November 19, 2014
Couchsurfing, the peer-to-peer accommodation sharing network, has re-launched on a new platform to enable it to take the first steps toward new functionality for its desktop and mobile app users. T... Read More
Brand versus product: the rise of the travel meta brand
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Brand versus product: the rise of the travel meta brand
By Viewpoints | November 19, 2014
Sorry brand marketers, the travel industry has moved on. It is no longer sufficient to spend millions of pounds advertising your airline or hotel chain on TV or radio… or even online. Not only a... Read More
The Event Effect - a tech-led future for meetings, conferences and exhibitions
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The Event Effect - a tech-led future for meetings, conferences and exhibitions
By Kevin May | November 19, 2014
It's rare to hear from someone in the events (MICE) sector speak at a PhoCusWright conference. But it is a corner of the industry which not only handles huge revenues, especially via its connection... Read More
TripAdvisor condemns hotelier who fines guests for bad reviews
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TripAdvisor condemns hotelier who fines guests for bad reviews
By Kevin May | November 18, 2014
TripAdvisor has slammed a British hotelier who "fined" a guest for leaving a negative review on the review site after their stay. A husband and wife staying at the Broadway Hotel in Blackpool got a... Read More
Examining the intense role of trust between consumers and online travel brands
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Examining the intense role of trust between consumers and online travel brands
By Viewpoints | November 18, 2014
Two recent articles, spring to mind: one from Tnooz (The Art of Trust in Travel) and another which includes a quote from Marc Benioff of Salesforce.com. "That’s the product that we sell, trust. Custo... Read More
Expedia adds its first hostel, RV park, and campground listings
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Expedia adds its first hostel, RV park, and campground listings
By Sean O'Neil | November 18, 2014
The digital superhighway is finally reaching recreational vehicle (RV) parks, campgrounds, and hostels in the United States. Yesterday, Expedia brand websites quietly added hostels, RV parks, and c... Read More
Survey: Travel industry take note - what travelers want most in online search and shopping
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Survey: Travel industry take note - what travelers want most in online search and shopping
By Viewpoints | November 18, 2014
Is there a Digital Holy Grail when it comes to serving the online search and shopping needs and preferences of travelers? I’m not sure if there is, but those of us in the travel industry continue t... Read More
Even diehards now realise Google Glass is not cool
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Even diehards now realise Google Glass is not cool
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2014
DEVICES: This was always going to be the problem with Google Glass - it's just not "cool" enough for the masses. Or perhaps there is an underlying issue with the tech-driven, clunky spectacles, in t... Read More
HotelTonight looks to tomorrow's hotel guest experience
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HotelTonight looks to tomorrow's hotel guest experience
By Nick Vivion | November 17, 2014
After 10 years as an attendee, HotelTonight CEO Sam Shank took to the Phocuswright stage with a look to tomorrow's hotel experience. The vision? An integrated system of interoperable apps that p... Read More
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