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How teenagers view social media (written by an actual teenager)

By PhocusWire | January 9, 2015

I read technology articles quite often and see plenty of authors attempt to dissect or describe the teenage audience, especially in regards to social media.... Read More

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Startup pitch: HemenKiralik, or Flat4Day, is Turkey's HomeAway

By Sean O'Neil | January 8, 2015

Launched in Istanbul in early 2012, HemenKiralik is a fast-growing vacation rental platform with a focus on properties in Turkey and neighboring countries. Its sister site is Flat4Day. The marketpl... Read More

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How to customize travel ancillaries for enhanced customer satisfaction

By Nick Vivion | January 8, 2015

Successful customization of ancillaries leads not only to increased revenue but also higher customer satisfaction and improved overall business performance, according to recent research completed by F... Read More

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US Airways vs Sabre staggers on, with up to $362M at stake

By Sean O'Neil | January 8, 2015

The antitrust lawsuit US Airways filed in April 2011 against Sabre Holdings, one of the three largest global distribution systems, will continue to be litigated, but the extent of what US Airways can... Read More

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Travelport takes stake in tour distribution company travel-IT

By Nick Vivion | January 8, 2015

Travelport has taken a majority stake in German tour distribution company travel-IT. Germany's travel and leisure market weighs in as one of the largest in Europe, at Euro 26 million. That's a seri... Read More

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TripAdvisor increases restaurant focus with acquisition of IENS and SeatMe

By Kevin May | January 8, 2015

TripAdvisor has bought Netherlands-based sister restaurant and booking services IENS and SeatMe. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed (though Dutch media are reporting a figure in the region... Read More

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Are we heading for another defining year in online travel?

By Viewpoints | January 8, 2015

2014 was a very dynamic year for the online travel sector, which saw new forces rising within it, reshaping the way travel products will be marketed in the next few years. NB: This is an analysis b... Read More

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TheTrainline IPO - intention to float highlights

By Martin Cowen | January 8, 2015

Thetrainline.com, the UK-focussed rail booking and technology business and one of the biggest e-commerce sites in the country, has announced plans to float on the London Stock Exchange. Reports sug... Read More

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Airlines will orchestrate the next stage of the evolution of air distribution

By Viewpoints | January 8, 2015

The airline is poised to regain primacy in the emerging new distribution environment. And, once again, the airline will be at the center of innovation and have control over their data. NB: This... Read More

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Cvent acquires Elite Meetings International

By Sean O'Neil | January 7, 2015

Cvent has acquired hospitality marketing company, Elite Meetings. Terms were not disclosed, but, in a statement today, Cvent said it expects "the financial impact of the transaction to be immateri... Read More

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Startup pitch: HolidayMe offers customizable holiday tour packages

By Nick Vivion | January 7, 2015

HolidayMe is a Dubai-based travel startup that offers customizable tour packages including hotels, activities and transfers. The startup is focused on the Middle East in its early stages. Users are... Read More

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Kickstarter: what a travel blogger wishes she had known

By Viewpoints | January 7, 2015

In August 2012, I raised $37,406 via crowdfunding platform Kickstarter to fund a documentary that my husband had been working on about people who travel the world and work remotely. NB: This is a v... Read More

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Airbnb takes steps in Europe to become official part of the hospitality landscape

By Kevin May | January 7, 2015

Airbnb will start collecting taxes from property owners in Amsterdam, following complaints from hoteliers in the city. In an agreement signed between the home sharing pioneer and city officials, Ai... Read More

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What path will lonely Orbitz take next?

By Sean O'Neil | January 6, 2015

In recent weeks, Orbitz Worldwide executives and attorneys have been working on a major transaction, according to a source who spoke on the condition of anonymity. An Orbitz spokesperson says: "Th... Read More

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Seamless global transit: One travel app to rule them all

By Nick Vivion | January 6, 2015

By aggregating multiple services and information, the "One App" travel concept envisions a truly seamless travel and transit future worldwide. The travel app concept, which was funded by an EU tech... Read More

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