Marketing

Buuteeq raises another $2M from existing investment group and others
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Buuteeq raises another $2M from existing investment group and others
By Kevin May | February 22, 2012
Independent hotel digital marketing system Buuteeq has pulled in a further $2 million in funding, coinciding with the startup's two-year anniversary. Read More
How to use social media monitoring for service and sales in travel
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How to use social media monitoring for service and sales in travel
By Josiah Mackenzie | February 21, 2012
For me, stories are the best way to learn how new technology is relevant for my situation. I can learn from someone’s experiences by transferring their approach to the context of my business. Read More
Google who? Expedia largest traffic source for Priceline
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Google who? Expedia largest traffic source for Priceline
By Dennis Schaal | February 6, 2012
Break up Expedia -- it may wield too much power over Priceline's fate. Read More
Secret Escapes kicks off multi million marketing push with February TV slot
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Secret Escapes kicks off multi million marketing push with February TV slot
By Linda Fox | February 5, 2012
Flash sale site Secret Escapes kicked off the first phase of its marketing campaign last night on Channel 4 with a slogan of the 'worst kept secret in luxury travel' Read More
Royal Caribbean gives Times Square subway a makeover
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Royal Caribbean gives Times Square subway a makeover
By Dennis Schaal | February 3, 2012
Some would argue that a Royal Caribbean sailing can be transformative -- but there is no debating that the cruise line has transformed the 42nd Street subway shuttle in Manhattan into a ship-worthy... Read More
Travel marketing firms merge to create MMGY Global, claim biggest in the world
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Travel marketing firms merge to create MMGY Global, claim biggest in the world
By Kevin May | December 9, 2011
It's not just constant chatter around the industry about consolidation of suppliers and intermediaries - those spending the industry's marketing money are also joining forces. Read More
Turbocharging the Expedia brand
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Turbocharging the Expedia brand
By Dennis Schaal | October 26, 2011
Google News has an archive feature and a regular news search today for "online travel" retrieved a story headlined, "Microsoft to sell shares of online travel service." Read More
Travel site Momondo in Russia -- it is a lifestyle thing
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Travel site Momondo in Russia -- it is a lifestyle thing
By Dennis Schaal | September 27, 2011
Denmark-based Momondo, a flight and hotel metasearch business, sees a lot of upside in Russia. Read More
Gogo launches first national TV ads since rebranding [VIDEO]
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Gogo launches first national TV ads since rebranding [VIDEO]
By Dennis Schaal | September 22, 2011
Gogo introduced national TV ads, radio spots and an integrated marketing campaign -- its first TV campaign since rebranding the company. Read More
Will you fall for this Hotels.com mobile booking stunt? [VIDEO]
By Dennis Schaal | September 6, 2011
Hotel Tonight argues that it is the fastest hotel-booking app in the world, but Hotels.com has figuratively laid down a challenge. Read More
Rough guide to marketing data feeds in travel
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Rough guide to marketing data feeds in travel
By Viewpoints | August 23, 2011
Travel companies face an increasingly complex digital market, as ecommerce continues to evolve at a rapid and exciting pace. Read More
Ryanair seizes the moment after Gerard Depardieu toilet saga
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Ryanair seizes the moment after Gerard Depardieu toilet saga
By Kevin May | August 18, 2011
Never one to miss an opportunity to poke fun at rivals, Ryanair has given over a large part of its homepage to highlight an unfortunate incident involving film star Gerard Depardieu. Read More
How hotels can use QR Codes for marketing and customer service
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How hotels can use QR Codes for marketing and customer service
By Patrick Landman | August 16, 2011
QR Codes are starting to find themselves on billboards and print advertising, shops windows, restaurants and bar menus. Read More
Airbnb reverts to membership marketing, but some questions over method
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Airbnb reverts to membership marketing, but some questions over method
By Kevin May | August 9, 2011
Such is the buzz and controversy surrounding Airbnb at the moment that it only has scratch its backside and people are looking to either praise or criticise it. Read More
Hawaiian Airlines tries a mini flash mob, gets huge round of applause
By Kevin May | July 26, 2011
Everyone loves a flash mob, right? Or at least they did when 1,000 people turning up unexpectedly at an airport terminal to dance was still rather unusual. Read More
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