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Research shows possible relaxation of worries over data roaming when travelling

By Kevin May | August 16, 2011

Two-thirds of visitors to the UK in 2010 used a mobile phone during their stay, perhaps signifying an ease of concerns over eye-watering charges when overseas. Read More

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Ten reasons why Big Data will change the travel industry

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | August 15, 2011

Technology never disappoints in its progression – but it often cause issues when we actually try and use the stuff! Read More

Orbitz lags, Ebookers shines, Google Hotel Finder challenges, Kayak hurts

By Dennis Schaal | August 9, 2011

Ebookers was among the few bright spots in a lackluster second quarter for Orbitz Worldwide. Read More

Expedia rolls out new tech platform for Expedia UK hotels

By Dennis Schaal | July 29, 2011

Expedia Inc. is in the process of putting Expedia UK's hotels onto Expedia's new global technology platform and can only hope that the results mimic the gangbuster manner in which Hotels.com has taken... Read More

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Five essential tips for developing a strong mobile hotel website

By Viewpoints | July 28, 2011

Every day new records are broken in terms of mobile usage in travel. But there is no definitive guide yet on how to turn a hotel mobile website into a successful engagement platform for mobile users. Read More

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American Express deals platform is supplier friendly -- does it have enough consumer flash?

By Dennis Schaal | July 20, 2011

Groupon take note: Virgin America, Starwood's Westin and Sheraton brands, Travelocity and Celebrity Cruises are among the travel companies slated to participate in American Express' "coupon-less" deals... Read More

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Ten reasons why consumer mobile apps are useless for business travellers

By Viewpoints | June 29, 2011

Everything in your palm. A dream-come-true, especially for those who live on the road. Hauling a carry-on and a laptop bag from one city to the next, in pursuit of the next golden opportunity makes it... Read More

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Priceline launching local deals through private label partnership with Group Commerce

By Dennis Schaal | June 27, 2011

Priceline is getting into the local deals business, but with a twist. Read More

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Skyscanner launches Facebook flight search, plans Singapore expansion

By Alex Bainbridge | June 27, 2011

In the power game that is flight metasearch, steps forward can be measured in inches. Read More

TripAdvisor survey: Social media, mobile more important than email marketing

By Dennis Schaal | June 22, 2011

When lodging owners in the U.S. are crafting their marketing strategies, they see social media and mobile as more important than email marketing and paid listings on user-review websites. Read More

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Five reasons why hotels are finally embracing mobile

By Viewpoints | June 22, 2011

With all the constant buzz surrounding consumer use of smartphones, many hoteliers are wondering whether to make a serious push into mobile as a component of their online strategy. Read More

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Flixlab wants to revolutionise on-the-road video editing and sharing

By Kevin May | June 21, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based social video technology platform Flixlab. Read More

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Five essential mobile applications for overseas travel

By Viewpoints | June 17, 2011

Many of us have become well-accustomed to using our tech gadgets around the house, in our city or across the country. Read More

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Taking hotels to the next level with location-based social media

By Viewpoints | June 15, 2011

As social media and smartphones continue to dominate the landscape and people become more addicted to "checking in" and updating their status, the hospitality industry must continue to leverage these... Read More