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Here's how the OTAs are outspending hotel brands on paid search
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Here's how the OTAs are outspending hotel brands on paid search
By Nick Vivion | October 30, 2013
Expedia, Booking.com, Kayak and Hotels.com are prolific spenders on Google AdWords, regularly logging... Read More
Saudi Arabia leads booming Middle East online travel sector
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Saudi Arabia leads booming Middle East online travel sector
By Linda Fox | October 30, 2013
Saudi Arabia is expecting online transactions to hit $1.9bn next year according to figures released by... Read More
HomeAway launches global luxury vacation rental portal
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HomeAway launches global luxury vacation rental portal
By Nick Vivion | October 30, 2013
Vacation rental behemoth HomeAway has launched a luxury rental portal today, allowing travelers to... Read More
Ryanair continues digital offensive, unveils website improvements
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Ryanair continues digital offensive, unveils website improvements
By Linda Fox | October 30, 2013
Ryanair has unveiled a raft of improvements to its website aimed at making the booking process easier... Read More
Ancillary watch: Breakdown of airline fees show growth opportunities in 2014
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Ancillary watch: Breakdown of airline fees show growth opportunities in 2014
By Nick Vivion | October 29, 2013
The projected total ancillary revenues posted by global airlines in 2013 highlight growth... Read More
Lack of knowledge holding mobile advance back for hotels
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Lack of knowledge holding mobile advance back for hotels
By Linda Fox | October 29, 2013
Hoteliers says their lack of knowledge is preventing them from optimising for mobile according to... Read More
New mobile marketing channel: What do Instagram ads mean for travel brands?
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New mobile marketing channel: What do Instagram ads mean for travel brands?
By Nick Vivion | October 28, 2013
Facebook's Instagram announced the rollout of advertising on the platform last week. The announcement... Read More
Startup pitch: Poshpacker defines a niche with affordable, design-minded accommodations
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Startup pitch: Poshpacker defines a niche with affordable, design-minded accommodations
By Nick Vivion | October 28, 2013
Millenial travelers continue to be ripe targets for marketers, but if the price point of a particular... Read More
Volume of hotel reviews in the US has dropped, while overall guest satisfaction has increased
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Volume of hotel reviews in the US has dropped, while overall guest satisfaction has increased
By Nick Vivion | October 25, 2013
In the United States, the volume of user-generated hotel reviews has dropped, while the average... Read More
BizTweet helps airlines take control of Twitter communications
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BizTweet helps airlines take control of Twitter communications
By Linda Fox | October 25, 2013
Here's a nifty Twitter-based service which means airlines don't have to dedicate teams of people to... Read More
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