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Books not blogs for trip planning but TripAdvisor comes out top
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Books not blogs for trip planning but TripAdvisor comes out top
By Linda Fox | November 4, 2013
Consumers still like a good old print guidebook when it comes to trip planning and researching... Read More
Big travel advertisers missing out on mobile
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Big travel advertisers missing out on mobile
By Linda Fox | November 3, 2013
Given how much 'do or die' discussion there is around mobile, it's perhaps surprising that more than... Read More
Startup pitch: A focus on content marketing for the travel industry
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Startup pitch: A focus on content marketing for the travel industry
By Nick Vivion | November 1, 2013
Content marketing continues to be not only an effective means of lead generation, but a vital part of... Read More
All signs point to accommodation for Expedia
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All signs point to accommodation for Expedia
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2013
The accommodation business continues to drive revenues at Expedia as the group announced its third... Read More
Anticipated and unintended consequences with wearable tech, NFC and biometrics in travel
By Nick Vivion | October 31, 2013
In a presentation at the recent Future Travel Experience Global, innovator Rob Girling outlined some... Read More
Here's how the OTAs are outspending hotel brands on paid search
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Here's how the OTAs are outspending hotel brands on paid search
By Nick Vivion | October 30, 2013
Expedia, Booking.com, Kayak and Hotels.com are prolific spenders on Google AdWords, regularly logging... Read More
Saudi Arabia leads booming Middle East online travel sector
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Saudi Arabia leads booming Middle East online travel sector
By Linda Fox | October 30, 2013
Saudi Arabia is expecting online transactions to hit $1.9bn next year according to figures released by... Read More
HomeAway launches global luxury vacation rental portal
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HomeAway launches global luxury vacation rental portal
By Nick Vivion | October 30, 2013
Vacation rental behemoth HomeAway has launched a luxury rental portal today, allowing travelers to... Read More
Ryanair continues digital offensive, unveils website improvements
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Ryanair continues digital offensive, unveils website improvements
By Linda Fox | October 30, 2013
Ryanair has unveiled a raft of improvements to its website aimed at making the booking process easier... Read More
Ancillary watch: Breakdown of airline fees show growth opportunities in 2014
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Ancillary watch: Breakdown of airline fees show growth opportunities in 2014
By Nick Vivion | October 29, 2013
The projected total ancillary revenues posted by global airlines in 2013 highlight growth... Read More
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MakeMyTrip Q2 impacted by 'subdued' outbound travel
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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