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The effect of ReviewDirect on TripAdvisor rankings - unfair or not?
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The effect of ReviewDirect on TripAdvisor rankings - unfair or not?
By Nick Vivion | June 26, 2013
Is the playing field for user reviews uneven when a paid product makes it easier to rank more highly in the user-facing results on TripAdvisor?... Read More
What happens on Google Maps in a Plus/Frommers/Zagat notspot?
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What happens on Google Maps in a Plus/Frommers/Zagat notspot?
By Viewpoints | June 26, 2013
You can accuse Google of many things, but not lack of ambition. Mountain View calls its updated Maps product "a map for every person and place".... Read More
What happens on Google Maps in a Plus/Frommers/Zagat notspot?
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What happens on Google Maps in a Plus/Frommers/Zagat notspot?
By Viewpoints | June 26, 2013
You can accuse Google of many things, but not lack of ambition. Mountain View calls its updated Maps product "a map for every person and place".... Read More
Is travel at a do or die moment in big data?
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Is travel at a do or die moment in big data?
By Linda Fox | June 26, 2013
While there might already be fatigue at the overuse of the term 'big data' now is the time to act if a report from Amadeus is to be believed.... Read More
DEVICES - Product news, launches and more - June 2013
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DEVICES - Product news, launches and more - June 2013
By PhocusWire | June 25, 2013
TUI launches MyThomson app, which has reached #1 free travel app in the UK iOS app store.... Read More
Apple going for wrists might be a smarter move than Google's focus on the face
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Apple going for wrists might be a smarter move than Google's focus on the face
By PhocusWire | June 25, 2013
According to a recent study of 4,600 adults, 12% of us would want to purchase wearable technology, like glasses, on our face.... Read More
And in other M&A news
By admin | June 25, 2013
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Bright eyed and bushy tailed
By admin | June 25, 2013
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Bright eyed and bushy tailed – Springnest goes to London
By admin | June 25, 2013
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And in other M&A news... Tnooz acquires Travopia in Asia-Pacific expansion
By admin | June 25, 2013
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And in other M&A news... Tnooz acquires Travopia in Asia-Pacific expansion
By admin | June 25, 2013
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UPDATED: Intellectual property mayhem: the curious tale of two travelers, a quirky idea and a corporation
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UPDATED: Intellectual property mayhem: the curious tale of two travelers, a quirky idea and a corporation
By Nick Vivion | June 25, 2013
The hashtag makeitright has been trending in recent days in the travel Twittersphere, as what appears to be a rather curious stand-off between a travel blogger and large company has unfolded.... Read More
What hotels need to know as Google expands Knowledge Graph
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What hotels need to know as Google expands Knowledge Graph
By Viewpoints | June 25, 2013
For the past few days you might have noticed a new black bar appearing at the top of some Google search results.... Read More
Mobile travel purchases in UK driven by price and brand [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Mobile travel purchases in UK driven by price and brand [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | June 25, 2013
Tablets are converting better than other mobile devices according to a recent study of UK mobile travel searchers.... Read More
DISTRIBUTION - Product news, launches and more - June 2013
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DISTRIBUTION - Product news, launches and more - June 2013
By PhocusWire | June 25, 2013
CRS provider evolution is now offering a subscription-based payment schedule for hotels.... Read More