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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

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Survey: Half of travel agents see mobile benefiting cruise passengers

By Dennis Schaal | June 14, 2011

How about a cruise app to notify passengers about cruise events? Read More

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Tnooz-Amadeus FREE webinar: 2011 - Where we've been, where we're going

By PhocusWire | June 9, 2011

We are now six months into 2011, a perfect time for a reality check on some of the big conversations taking place in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Read More

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Behold the hotel room of the future, includes virtual hanky panky

By Kevin May | June 9, 2011

UK-based budget accommodation chain Travelodge recently commissioned futurologist Ian Pearson to predict what guests would be likely experience in hotel rooms in 2030. Read More

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TLabs Showcase - SpotWorld

By Dennis Schaal | June 8, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based recommendation and planning engine for mobile, SpotWorld. Read More

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Despite Google Offers and Groupon IPO, Travelzoo stands fast on Local Deals

By Dennis Schaal | June 3, 2011

Google has introduced a beta of Google Offers and Groupon teamed with Expedia and is poised for an IPO, but in the face of this flash-sales frenzy, Travelzoo believes its own approach will be "very... Read More

Groupon files IPO documents with travel a central part of its strategy

By Dennis Schaal | June 2, 2011

A day after Groupon unveiled plans for Groupon Getaways with Expedia, the flash sales site filed a registration statement for a $750 million initial public offering with travel as a key part of its... Read More

Kayak sees 85 percent chance of IPO, takes GAAP loss due to SideStep charge

By Dennis Schaal | May 27, 2011

Kayak now pegs its chances of proceeding with an initial public offering at 85%, which is up from a 60% likelihood articulated two months ago. Read More

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Switzerland Tourism Facebook campaign comes just in time to save your marriage

By Dennis Schaal | May 27, 2011

Considering the havoc that the mobile revolution is creating in marriages and other relationships, Switzerland Tourism's new Facebook campaign comes in the nick of time. Read More

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TLabs Showcase - TripLingo

By Dennis Schaal | May 26, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based mobile translation service TripLingo. Read More

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W Hotels iPhone app offers in-room dining and extra towels

By Dennis Schaal | May 23, 2011

W Hotels debuted an iPhone app which enables you to book a room, order room service, send a message through the app to request "anything else," and view special offers. Read More

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