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Mapbox could unleash a wave of creativity in mapping with its developer SDK

By Nick Vivion | May 21, 2015

Mapbox, who's client list includes Roadtrippers, has now expanded into an open mobile SDK, free for up to 50,000 MAUs. The startup focuses exclusively on powering well-designed, custom maps for oth Read More

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Web and technology now contribute to the overall hotel guest experience

By Viewpoints | May 20, 2015

The most important part of a hotelier's job is to ensure an outstanding experience for guests while they are on your property. Obviously. But, easier said than done, making sure they also have a gr Read More

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Marriott launches instant Ask Anything concierge feature on mobile

By Nick Vivion | May 14, 2015

The news is rife with new startups, such as Magic and Operator, that offer instant concierge via SMS for a multitude of items, services and deliveries. Now Marriott Hotels is getting in on the tren Read More

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Ctrip sees transport growing faster than hotels

By Martin Cowen | May 14, 2015

Chinese OTA Ctrip has reported a strong start to the year, with air, train and bus ticket volumes seeing bigger percentage increases than hotels. Air, train and bus comprise its transport reporting Read More

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HolidayIQ buys mobile development expertise

By Martin Cowen | May 13, 2015

Indian travel community HolidayIQ has responded to a big lift in mobile traffic by buying the travel mobile development team from SourceN. SourceN, based in Bangalore India and Silicon Valley USA, Read More

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Amadeus' to-do list covers NDC, mobile, payments

By Martin Cowen | May 7, 2015

Amadeus has issued a Management Review as part of its 2015 Q1 results released today, with the document outlining its "key ongoing R&D investments". These include: "migration development wo Read More

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Five tips to make sure that customers transact with your travel app

By Viewpoints | May 5, 2015

The challenge with mobile commerce apps is that they need to engage your customers positively while generating revenue for your company. NB: This is an analysis by David Pope, marketing director fo Read More

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eLong starts 2015 with more supply, more losses, room nights steady

By Martin Cowen | May 3, 2015

Chinese OTA eLong continues to focus on growing mobile room night bookings through its apps as competition in China shows no sign of slowing down. During the Jan-March quarter eLong booked 9.3 mill Read More

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Lonely Planet links up latest guidebook with companion app in multimedia play

By Nick Vivion | April 30, 2015

There hasn't been much news out of Lonely Planet since being acquired in 2013. Recently, however, the brand has begun to once again come alive. After switching strategies to make Skyscanner its def Read More

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Indian Railways takes cue from THack, launches ticketless booking

By Nick Vivion | April 22, 2015

In an effort to go completely paperless, the Indian Railways has created a mobile ticketing system for its unreserved seating. The app features a full workflow that allows mobile users to search for d Read More

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Startup pitch: GTRIIP brings biometrics to hotel check-in [UPDATED]

By Nick Vivion | April 22, 2015

UPDATE: The team from GTRIIP has decided to take a specific focus on hotels and has decided to make its primary headquarters in Silicon Valley so that it can be more ideally positioned for sales with Read More

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Really, mobile is the travel destination

By Viewpoints | April 20, 2015

“On and shortly after April 21, 2015, a lot of people in e-commerce and SEO at travel companies are going to get fired." This is how Susan Black, Co-Founder of Black & Wright, got the attention Read More

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Time for the communicative airport to take flight

By Viewpoints | April 20, 2015

Over the past few years, airlines and third-parties have been the primary source of day-of-travel information. But today's travelers now expect airports to keep them informed through mobile technology Read More

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Revenue gap widens between iOS and Android ecosystems

By Nick Vivion | April 20, 2015

App developers pay keen attention to this: the revenue gap between iOS and Android ecosystems has grown even larger, says the latest App Annie report. Despite Android's global install dominance, iO Read More

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Addressing the mobile fraud versus convenience conundrum

By Viewpoints | April 15, 2015

Travel has gone mobile. But with new customer channels come new challenges, one of which is eliminating the threat from fraudsters without compromising the convenience expected by mobile travellers. Read More

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