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How artificial intelligence could create a personalised and perfect travel service

By Viewpoints | May 30, 2012

Feels a little creepy – doesn’t it? But, this is the future of air travel (and how we will interact with technology in general).... Read More

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How to pre-open a hotel [Part Two of Two - distribution, revenue management, sales]

By Patrick Landman | May 30, 2012

In the first part of this article we discussed tips for pre-opening a hotel, focussing on PR, the website and SEO.... Read More

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What Else? Thistle-Guoman joy, Rixos-TrustYou, Wego India, RateTiger changes

By PhocusWire | May 30, 2012

Thistle and Guoman feel mobile bounty, Rixos signs with TrustYou, Wego launches in India, RateTiger strengthens management roles... What else is happening in travel tech around the world.... Read More

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Amadeus Olympics data reveals visitor surge from the BRIC countries

By Linda Fox | May 29, 2012

With the London 2012 Olympics just 50 days away, Amadeus has taken a snapshot of bookings for flights, arriving around the games, made by May 12... Read More

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DealAngel, a TechStar, raises $750K from 2 Russia venture capital firms

By Dennis Schaal | May 29, 2012

There's no historical analysis of this deal -- but DealAngel just closed on $750,000 in funding from two Moscow-based venture capital firms... Read More

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HomeAway thinks $1M Airbnb Host Guarantee is as empty as a vacant apartment

By Dennis Schaal | May 29, 2012

Is Airbnb's new $1 million Host Guarantee more fluff than substance?... Read More

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Why imagery is dominating social media in travel in 2012

By Viewpoints | May 29, 2012

This year in social media, imagery – photos and videos – have become one of the most important ways in which brands, in any industry, can communicate with their audiences.... Read More

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iCloud Photo Stream exposes Disney Cruise crew member in missing iPhone caper

By Dennis Schaal | May 29, 2012

There is, pardon the expression, a "takeaway" if you are snapping photos with a stolen iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or even Apple TV -- iCloud Photo Stream may sync you in the end.... Read More

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The good, the bad and the ugly - the truth about payments for tourism businesses

By Stephen Joyce | May 29, 2012

There is an ugly truth that very few travel tech companies seem to talk about when they rush out of the gates to satisfy the curiosity of hungry travellers starved for experiences.... Read More

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What Else? Inbed.me changes to WeHostels, Louisiana, TheTrainLine, Mobile usage, Nexxus fund

By PhocusWire | May 29, 2012

Inbed.me becomes WeHostels. Music theme for Louisiana DMO, TheTrainLine apps, eDigitalResearch mobile study, Nexxus funds PriceTravel... What else is happening in travel tech around the world.... Read More

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Rome2Rio grabs $450,000 investment round, appoints ex-Viator boss as interim CEO

By Kevin May | May 29, 2012

Multi-modal travel search startup Rome2Rio has secured $450,000 in seed funding and brought in seasoned industry figure Rod Cuthbert to act as its interim CEO.... Read More

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Social media-loving Ibiza clubbers can now pay at their hotel using fingerprints

By Kevin May | May 29, 2012

Lavished with praise and envy in equal measure by some last year for its RFID tag-driven, social media frenzy for clubbers, Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel is at it again.... Read More

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Social seating with a twist as Satisfly puts airlines in control, seeks patents

By Linda Fox | May 29, 2012

The social seating storm that began late last year with KLM is gathering in intensity as Satisfly has unveiled Air Baltic as the first partner for its service.... Read More

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Asia hotel prices - May to July 2012

By PhocusWire | May 28, 2012

Data trends on cheapest hotel rates as well as median rate for three months of three, four and five star hotels across some of the major cities in Asia.... Read More

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Tablet stats getting interesting as ownership in Brazil and China outstrips UK and US

By Linda Fox | May 28, 2012

Some interesting figures and an update on travel tech trends shared at an OpenJaw customer conference in Dublin last week... Read More

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