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3D global destination mapping shines at center of KLM's first iPad app
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3D global destination mapping shines at center of KLM's first iPad app
By Nick Vivion | January 7, 2014
KLM's first iPad app leaned on social media users and frequent fliers to deliver a comprehensive app... Read More
Hospitality standards and P2P: Airbnb and Housetrip talk building a global network of hoteliers
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Hospitality standards and P2P: Airbnb and Housetrip talk building a global network of hoteliers
By Nick Vivion | January 6, 2014
One of the most poignant criticisms of P2P accommodation websites is that the network's decentralized... Read More
Facebook bug snags the social marketing of travel brands like Royal Caribbean
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Facebook bug snags the social marketing of travel brands like Royal Caribbean
By Sean O'Neil | January 6, 2014
Talk about a "social" blunder. Last week, travel marketers noticed a bug in Facebook's software that... Read More
Relevancy is key driver for marketing engagement in 2014 [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Relevancy is key driver for marketing engagement in 2014 [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Nick Vivion | January 3, 2014
The beginning of the year is a busy one for marketers, who must quickly finalize marketing plans for... Read More
Google's growth in social logins show importance of consumer login choice on websites
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Google's growth in social logins show importance of consumer login choice on websites
By Nick Vivion | January 3, 2014
Social logins manager Janrain has been tracking the popularity of brand-specific logins via their... Read More
Startup pitch: TripScope brings dynamic itineraries to the travel agent/traveler workflow
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Startup pitch: TripScope brings dynamic itineraries to the travel agent/traveler workflow
By Nick Vivion | January 2, 2014
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Patent filing reveals future direction for Apple Maps
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Patent filing reveals future direction for Apple Maps
By Nick Vivion | December 30, 2013
Earlier this month, the United States Patent and Trademark Office published an application from Apple... Read More
Reporter favourites of 2013 - Linda Fox
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Reporter favourites of 2013 - Linda Fox
By Linda Fox | December 30, 2013
More moves in the world of travel metasearch, virtual assistance for travellers via a mobile, and the... Read More
Reporter favourites of 2013 - Nick Vivion
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Reporter favourites of 2013 - Nick Vivion
By Nick Vivion | December 27, 2013
The implications of new technologies in travel, the potential for Bitcoin and realising the Internet... Read More
Reporter favourites of 2013 - Sean O'Neill
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Reporter favourites of 2013 - Sean O'Neill
By Sean O'Neil | December 24, 2013
Tracking travel shoppers across devices, airlines modernizing airfare distribution, and changing... Read More
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Startup Stage: SkySpot wants to simplify airport arrival planning
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The startup uses predictive analytics to determine when travelers should leave for the airport,... Read More
Where are they now? Checking in with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
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Where are they now? Checking in with the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2025
We touched base with three members of our 2025 class, Byway, D3X and Faye, asking about their... Read More