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Expedia wins social media test, but VisitBritain gets 1,000 reactions every Facebook message

By Linda Fox | October 11, 2011

A great social media monitoring snapshot from Experian Hitwise shows how the top travel brands are engaged in social media.... Read More

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TripColor wants to be the Tumblr for travellers

By Kevin May | October 11, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based TripColor, a blogging and content platform on mobile devices for travellers.... Read More

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Booking.com and TripAdvisor extend lead - Top UK travel sites, October 8 2011

By PhocusWire | October 11, 2011

Gains in market share for both TripAdvisor and Booking.com have given the pair a 19% wedge of destination and accommodation websites in the UK.... Read More

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101 search marketing tips for hotels

By Viewpoints | October 10, 2011

That’s right folks, 101 PPC tips. These tips, tricks, and quick How Tos range from beginner to intermediate to advanced players in the hotel sector.... Read More

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Google has Zagat and now Kayak gets Frommers and BudgetTravel reviews

By Dennis Schaal | October 10, 2011

Perhaps as a hedge against Google's acquisition of Zagat, Kayak went ahead and added professional hotel reviews from Frommer's and Budget Travel.... Read More

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Google has Zagat and now Kayak gets Frommers and BudgetTravel reviews

By Dennis Schaal | October 10, 2011

Perhaps as a hedge against Google's acquisition of Zagat, Kayak went ahead and added professional hotel reviews from Frommer's and Budget Travel.... Read More

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Marriott and Booking.com -- a message for Expedia about merchant model

By Dennis Schaal | October 10, 2011

Marriott delivered a not-so-subtle message to Expedia about their negotiations on a new contract, which comes up for renewal at the end of 2011.... Read More

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Ammo from Groupon internal email -- Getaways with Expedia and travel booming

By Dennis Schaal | October 10, 2011

Groupon finally published an internal email which rankled regulators, and in it CEO Andrew Mason says Groupon Getaways with Expedia "will do $10 million in its first calendar month."... Read More

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Priceline edges closer to Expedia - Top US travel sites, October 8 2011

By PhocusWire | October 10, 2011

Getting extremely close in the top US travel websites, with Expedia holding on to a 2.5% market share lead over rival brand Priceline.... Read More

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TripAdvisor for marketing VS your own user review system

By Viewpoints | October 10, 2011

Many people rely on TripAdvisor to choose accommodation for their holiday and many businesses incorporate its reviews on their own sites.... Read More

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IAVRA wants to arm vacation rental sector with technology so everyone wins

By Kevin May | October 10, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring UK-based IAVRA, a technology platform for agents in the vacation rental marketplace.... Read More

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Behold the GIANT touch computer to discover travel experiences

By Daniele Beccari | October 10, 2011

South Africa Tourism has brought its amazing giant touch table display to Europe, previously demonstrated only twice in South Africa.... Read More

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European hotel prices - October to December 2011

By PhocusWire | October 10, 2011

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 Europe.... Read More