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FlatClub raises $1.5 million, plots further expansion
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FlatClub raises $1.5 million, plots further expansion
By Linda Fox | November 27, 2013
FlatClub, a rental marketplace for university students and alumni, has announced funding of $1.5m from... Read More
Bitcoin begins inching into travel as an alternative means of payment
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Bitcoin begins inching into travel as an alternative means of payment
By Nick Vivion | November 26, 2013
The digital currency Bitcoin is inching its way into the travel purchasing process, as OTA... Read More
Personalization in travel: Privacy, transparency and the reality of the consumer landscape
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Personalization in travel: Privacy, transparency and the reality of the consumer landscape
By Nick Vivion | November 25, 2013
One of the themes at this year's PhoCusWright conference in Hollywood, Florida, was the role of... Read More
Advice from the money guys [VIDEO]
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Advice from the money guys [VIDEO]
By Nick Vivion | November 25, 2013
Following the money is always one way to pursue some kernel of truth in an always-shifting industry... Read More
Startups to pitch in the skies via Turkish Airlines
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Startups to pitch in the skies via Turkish Airlines
By Linda Fox | November 25, 2013
Here's an interesting idea from Turkish Airlines allowing startups to pitch their ideas to a captive... Read More
Startup pitch: TripGems throws deals and tip sharing into travel planning mix
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Startup pitch: TripGems throws deals and tip sharing into travel planning mix
By Linda Fox | November 25, 2013
When friends started tapping TripGems' founders Maarten Munster and Remon van Hooijdonk for travel... Read More
Now Swarovski wants a piece of the travel inspiration action
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Now Swarovski wants a piece of the travel inspiration action
By Linda Fox | November 22, 2013
Here's a quirky tie-up - as if there weren't enough travel inspiration and sharing platforms out... Read More
Everything you wanted to know about user engagement with travel content in one report
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Everything you wanted to know about user engagement with travel content in one report
By Nick Vivion | November 21, 2013
An ongoing mystery in travel has been specifics on how travelers relate, interact and consume travel... Read More
Bing comes out fighting, integrates TripAdvisor hotel metasearch tool
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Bing comes out fighting, integrates TripAdvisor hotel metasearch tool
By Linda Fox | November 21, 2013
Take that Google, it looks as if Microsoft Bing might be about to fight back. Well, in the US at... Read More
Protecting personal data and the risks of using unsecured public WiFi [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Protecting personal data and the risks of using unsecured public WiFi [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Nick Vivion | November 20, 2013
Security on unsecured public WiFi networks is a rising concern for travelers, while the vast majority... Read More
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MakeMyTrip reported declines in air ticketing and hotel and packages revenue for Q2 2027.... Read More
Startup Stage: SkySpot wants to simplify airport arrival planning
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Startup Stage: SkySpot wants to simplify airport arrival planning
The startup uses predictive analytics to determine when travelers should leave for the airport,... Read More