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Tapping into mobile travel trends [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Linda Fox | August 28, 2014

Somo, a mobile marketing specialist, has pulled together some of the latest mobile travel trends to give a snapshot of how mobile consumers are versus the travel industry. The company, which works wi Read More

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Move over SoLoMo! It's the year of the mocal traveler

By Nick Vivion | August 26, 2014

Many pixels have been spilled over the rise of SoLoMo - social/location/mobile - so it's about time for a shift in jargon. This is the year of the mocal traveler, according to MDG Advertising. From Read More

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As digital media now primarily consumed on mobile, brands must keep up

By Nick Vivion | August 22, 2014

comScore has released its latest report looking at the digital media consumption habits of American consumers, offering yet another reminder that brands must keep up in order to maintain mindshare. Read More

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Expedia reveals travel data platform ambition with revamped tablet app

By Nick Vivion | August 19, 2014

The Expedia brand has teased a new tablet app for Android and iOS, revealing a strategic move towards a more cohesive tablet experience that is at once more browsable as well as more bookable than any Read More

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Travel technology, boutique bidding, and innovations in travel [VIDEO]

By Nick Vivion | August 19, 2014

Travel technology, boutique bidding and innovations in travel from Airbnb and Concur were all recent topics of conversation on Bloomberg West network, demonstrating the continued interest in the techn Read More

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Thoughts on BYOD from a mobile industry stakeholder

By Nick Vivion | August 7, 2014

Mobile network Sprint has dropped its hat into the long-running BYOD conversation with an on-topic whitepaper. The conversation is gaining more traction at industry conferences and events, as more com Read More

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Startup pitch: myHotel offers a brand-agnostic mobile app for hotel guests

By Nick Vivion | August 4, 2014

Chile-based startup myHotel has created a mobile app for hotels that doesn't hinge on a specific hotel group, chain or location. The app is downloaded by the traveler, who can then use the same app ac Read More

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Delta Studio officially launches, delivering streaming content to devices

By Nick Vivion | August 1, 2014

With today's release of the Delta Studio, Atlanta-based Delta has officially become the latest US airline to offer streaming content to passengers' devices. The airline joins others, such as United, i Read More

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Egencia previews predictive search and card-based functionality on iPad

By Nick Vivion | July 30, 2014

Egencia, the travel management brand under the Expedia corporate umbrella, used this year's GBTA event to preview a new product iteration on mobile. The company has set up a small team, headed by T Read More

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OECD releases latest data on global access to data subscriptions

By Nick Vivion | July 25, 2014

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has released its latest data on access to mobile data subscriptions globally. This breakdown offers a quick understanding of the global lan Read More

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Chinese consumers warming up to Xiaomi, surpassing Apple on engagement

By Nick Vivion | July 9, 2014

Here's a bit to warm the hearts of the anti-Apple crowd: Chinese handset maker Xiaomi has surpassed Apple as far as average engagement times in apps. This is the first time that an Android-based ha Read More

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Mobile bookings growing in popularity, say corporate travel managers

By Nick Vivion | July 8, 2014

Corporate travel managers are seeing more bookings coming from mobile devices, a new study by CarlsonWagonlitTravel has found. The survey queried 173 travel managers about mobile habits in corporat Read More

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A restaurateur perspective on Priceline buying OpenTable

By Nick Vivion | June 13, 2014

Restaurants are grueling businesses, and as any industry insider, operator or investor knows: the real money is in providing services to those businesses. So Priceline's acquisition of the largest Read More

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Startup pitch: Hallways creates a digital social layer for the hostel experience

By Nick Vivion | June 9, 2014

Hallways is a social network geared towards connecting backpackers staying in hostels. By connecting these travelers with a specific style of travel, the startup creates a social layer that is agnosti Read More

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Out of 151 countries, which WiFi hotspots have the fastest WiFi?

By Nick Vivion | June 9, 2014

WiFi testing app Rotten WiFi has seen results from 151 countries over 60 days, showing which internet connections are the speediest. The app, which bills itself as the way for travelers to test and Read More

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