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95% of air travelers don't use mobile for check in, booking, or other services
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95% of air travelers don't use mobile for check in, booking, or other services
By Sean O'Neil | October 2, 2013
It's rare to see a mobile usage survey that's based on a representative sample of global travelers,... Read More
Why Mr & Mrs Smith insourced its booking platform: Case study
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Why Mr & Mrs Smith insourced its booking platform: Case study
By Sean O'Neil | October 1, 2013
It's been four years since Mr & Mrs Smith, the UK-based luxury hotel guide, brought its information... Read More
Locish taps locals to deliver insider tips directly to a traveler's mobile phone
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Locish taps locals to deliver insider tips directly to a traveler's mobile phone
By Nick Vivion | October 1, 2013
Local knowledge has long been the Holy Grail of travel, with countless startups pledging to help users... Read More
TripScanner's open booking tool tracks unmanaged business travel
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TripScanner's open booking tool tracks unmanaged business travel
By Sean O'Neil | September 30, 2013
Launched last week, TripScanner is a browser-based, "open booking" enterprise tool to help small- and... Read More
Airbnb celebrates New York victory, vows to fight on [UPDATED]
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Airbnb celebrates New York victory, vows to fight on [UPDATED]
By Linda Fox | September 30, 2013
Airbnb is claiming a victory for the sharing economy after a New York appeal board overturned an... Read More
What’s the cost of equipping a plane with wifi?
News / Technology
What’s the cost of equipping a plane with wifi?
By Linda Fox | September 30, 2013
How and what to charge for onboard connectivity is a dilemma for airlines. People are used to free... Read More
LoungeBuddy carves out a comfortable niche in airline lounges
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LoungeBuddy carves out a comfortable niche in airline lounges
By Nick Vivion | September 27, 2013
It's not often that a new niche is created in travel - so what LoungeBuddy has accomplished in a short... Read More
Liftopia carves out another $5 million in latest funding round
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Liftopia carves out another $5 million in latest funding round
By Nick Vivion | September 27, 2013
Liftopia, the ski industry technologists, has closed a $5 million round of funding. This round was... Read More
How to fail at mobile email marketing [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Online
How to fail at mobile email marketing [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Nick Vivion | September 26, 2013
With no hint of abatement, e-mail marketing continues in full force. It provides an effective way to... Read More
Crowne Plaza tests enhanced guest experience using business traveler feedback
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Crowne Plaza tests enhanced guest experience using business traveler feedback
By Nick Vivion | September 25, 2013
Crowne Plaza is using three European properties to trial new efforts at complete connectivity. The... Read More
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