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Three ways hotels can drive revenue keeping a close eye on social media data
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Three ways hotels can drive revenue keeping a close eye on social media data
By Josiah Mackenzie | July 17, 2012
One of the most revolutionary trends happening in hotel technology right now is the use of social media data and customer review analytics in optimizing distribution and maximizing revenue growth.... Read More
What Else? Inntopia skis to Europe, Volotea-Lufthansa, HotelsCombined-InItalia, Cleartrip mobile
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What Else? Inntopia skis to Europe, Volotea-Lufthansa, HotelsCombined-InItalia, Cleartrip mobile
By PhocusWire | July 17, 2012
Inntopia opens first European office, Volotea partners with Lufthansa Systems, HotelsCombined boosts inventory with InItalia deal, Cleartrip unleashes mobile... What else is going on in the world of travel tech...... Read More
Appy London 2012 as Olympics draw near [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Appy London 2012 as Olympics draw near [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | July 17, 2012
As excitement builds for the opening of the London 2012 Olympic Games in 10 days, Hotelscheap gives us this infographic on some of the best mobile applications to help visitors in the coming weeks... Read More
Destinations failing to make most of technology to attract and engage visitors
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Destinations failing to make most of technology to attract and engage visitors
By Kevin May | July 17, 2012
Destinations - and those charged with promoting cities or countries - do not understand how to exploit the vast array of technology and techniques to attract visitors.... Read More
Vast majority of travellers now expect free wifi in hotels
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Vast majority of travellers now expect free wifi in hotels
By Kevin May | July 16, 2012
It is possibly one of the most fiercely debated topics in (consumer) travel technology - should consumers be entitled to free wifi and web access in hotels?... Read More
ViajaNet and Mundi climb, Decolar and Submarino fall - Top Brazil travel sites, full month June 2012
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ViajaNet and Mundi climb, Decolar and Submarino fall - Top Brazil travel sites, full month June 2012
By PhocusWire | July 16, 2012
All change at the top of the leading online travel agencies in Brazil as ViajaNet and Decolar saw their share of the web traffic in the category fall during June.... Read More
Cancelon claims pioneering position in marketplace for unused hotel reservations
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Cancelon claims pioneering position in marketplace for unused hotel reservations
By Kevin May | July 16, 2012
Apparently there is $10 billion wasted every year when travellers are unable to cancel a hotel reservation and get their money back.... Read More
Hey! Wise up, Feeding The Beast in travel is not such a bad thing
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Hey! Wise up, Feeding The Beast in travel is not such a bad thing
By Viewpoints | July 16, 2012
Anyone reading Andrey Spektor’s article on hotel affiliate programs could be forgiven for wondering why any established travel brand would ever work with an online travel agency.... Read More
One of the more bizarre social media deals: A tour operator and a milk brand
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One of the more bizarre social media deals: A tour operator and a milk brand
By Kevin May | July 16, 2012
European tour operating giant Thomas Cook has inked one of the more leftfield partnerships to have emerged in recent years: a deal to co-promote products with a milk supplier!... Read More
Farelogix sets up merchandising unit, extends tech beyond direct connect airlines
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Farelogix sets up merchandising unit, extends tech beyond direct connect airlines
By Linda Fox | July 16, 2012
Farelogix has released an enhanced version of its FMS2 merchandising technology which was formerly offered only to airlines with direct connects.... Read More
What Else? Masabi Big Apple, Egencia expansion, Viator design, Treovi opens, TripWolf plans
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What Else? Masabi Big Apple, Egencia expansion, Viator design, Treovi opens, TripWolf plans
By PhocusWire | July 16, 2012
Masabi wins NYC railroad deal, Egencia grows partners, Viator redesigns site, Treovi opens doors to hotels, TripWolf celebrates with planning apps... What else is going on in the world of travel tech...... Read More
Open Travel Exchange seeks to wrap up distribution for small hotels and hostels
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Open Travel Exchange seeks to wrap up distribution for small hotels and hostels
By Linda Fox | July 16, 2012
Open Travel Exchange was created in late 2010 as an affordable distribution system with an initial focus on the hostel community, complete with reservation confirmation receipts, sales and reservation reports, inventory management, seasonal pricing and package deals.... Read More
How destinations can use data to reach their target audiences
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How destinations can use data to reach their target audiences
By Viewpoints | July 16, 2012
Over the past several years, attractive offers from across the entire tourism spectrum have made travel more accessible than ever.... Read More
How consumers use their mobiles when travelling [INFOGRAPHIC]
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How consumers use their mobiles when travelling [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | July 16, 2012
We are constantly told how travellers are using their mobile devices to search and (increasingly) book travel, share multimedia content, etc.... Read More
Best of Tnooz last week - Apple bites, Naked truth, Travel tech switch, Deja vu, Wiki woe
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Best of Tnooz last week - Apple bites, Naked truth, Travel tech switch, Deja vu, Wiki woe
By PhocusWire | July 15, 2012
What were the best articles on Tnooz last week?... Read More