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UK travel brands missing opportunity in App Store optimization
News / Technology
UK travel brands missing opportunity in App Store optimization
By Nick Vivion | May 2, 2014
Travel brands in the UK are missing the opportunity to optimize placements in the App Store, according... Read More
Crunchtime reading - hot off the newsroom marketing press
News / Technology
Crunchtime reading - hot off the newsroom marketing press
By Linda Fox | May 2, 2014
Big brands are seizing the opportunity to put their own agenda (spin) on the news via online marketing... Read More
TripAdvisor nabs Vacation Home Rentals in further consolidation of market
News / Distribution
TripAdvisor nabs Vacation Home Rentals in further consolidation of market
By Nick Vivion | May 1, 2014
TripAdvisor has announced the acquisition of Massachusetts-based VacationHomeRentals.com for an... Read More
Foursquare splits into two, drops check-in, and focuses more on discovery
News / Technology
Foursquare splits into two, drops check-in, and focuses more on discovery
By Nick Vivion | May 1, 2014
Big news today in the location-based social media space: original niche creator Foursquare has... Read More
Price maintains its hold in satisfaction poll of online travel agencies
News / Distribution
Price maintains its hold in satisfaction poll of online travel agencies
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2014
Travelocity emerges top of a satisfaction poll for online travel agencies which also reveals price... Read More
Unmasking truth in online travel reviews: Are context and verification vital?
News / Distribution
Unmasking truth in online travel reviews: Are context and verification vital?
By Nick Vivion | May 1, 2014
Reputation hawks often use the specter of fake reviews as the driver for travel businesses to secure... Read More
TripAdvisor beta tests Just for You personalized hotel recommendations
News
TripAdvisor beta tests Just for You personalized hotel recommendations
By Sean O'Neil | May 1, 2014
It's no secret that user-review giant TripAdvisor has been beta-testing a "Just for You" service to... Read More
Lanyon leaps on Passkey to round out meetings and events tech
News / Distribution
Lanyon leaps on Passkey to round out meetings and events tech
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2014
Meetings and events technology firm Lanyon has acquired Passkey, a provider of group reservation... Read More
Startup pitch: Bucketlistly ties life travel goals to community
News / Technology
Startup pitch: Bucketlistly ties life travel goals to community
By Nick Vivion | April 30, 2014
Bucket lists have been a widespread means of tracking "before I die" goals, reaching peak popularity... Read More
American hotel association to fight Airbnb and short-term rentals
News / Online
American hotel association to fight Airbnb and short-term rentals
By Sean O'Neil | April 30, 2014
The hotel industry is finally mustering its considerable public relations and lobbying muscle to... Read More
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