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Which incentives should hotels offer to boost direct bookings?
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Which incentives should hotels offer to boost direct bookings?
By Sean O'Neil | February 24, 2014
Hotels are eager to reduce their dependence on online travel agencies (OTAs) for obtaining guests.... Read More
A collaborative concept coins Cotel, a new term for crowdsourced business hotel
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A collaborative concept coins Cotel, a new term for crowdsourced business hotel
By Nick Vivion | February 24, 2014
Crowdsourcing has now reached a surprising vertical, as Prodigy Networks announces the opening of a... Read More
A few numbers on the Sochi Games [INFOGRAPHIC]
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A few numbers on the Sochi Games [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | February 24, 2014
Hot on the heels of some number crunching from Amadeus last week is this infographic from Russia-based... Read More
It's Friday: Do you know where your vacation days are?
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It's Friday: Do you know where your vacation days are?
By Nick Vivion | February 21, 2014
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Priceline reports strong results as Booking.com creeps into North America
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Priceline reports strong results as Booking.com creeps into North America
By Nick Vivion | February 21, 2014
Priceline has reported its Q4 2013 results, posting strong growth in bookings, gross profit, and net... Read More
Go Israel goes interactive with new video marketing campaign
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Go Israel goes interactive with new video marketing campaign
By Nick Vivion | February 20, 2014
The latest tourism board to test the interactive waters is Go Israel, who has created a... Read More
Orlando becomes first US airport with automated border control technology for visa waiver countries
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Orlando becomes first US airport with automated border control technology for visa waiver countries
By Nick Vivion | February 20, 2014
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How one man is driving towards the perfect trip. Do you concur?
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How one man is driving towards the perfect trip. Do you concur?
By Linda Fox | February 20, 2014
Concur has been quietly investing in young companies in the past four years, sometimes taking a small... Read More
Startup pitch: Secret Earth takes three-step approach to trip planning
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Startup pitch: Secret Earth takes three-step approach to trip planning
By Linda Fox | February 20, 2014
After working long hours in the corporate world followed by long hours online trying to plan... Read More
VisitBritain campaign wants you to make some noise
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VisitBritain campaign wants you to make some noise
By Linda Fox | February 19, 2014
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