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Freeppie creates a twist on social travel by rewarding travelers for shares
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Freeppie creates a twist on social travel by rewarding travelers for shares
By Linda Fox | August 19, 2013
You travel, share experiences on social networks, travel companies reward you for sharing and so on -... Read More
Don't hang up, there's still life in the telephone for hotel bookings
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Don't hang up, there's still life in the telephone for hotel bookings
By Linda Fox | August 19, 2013
Direct booking doesn't just mean via your website, the telephone which continues to provide value,... Read More
Globa.li, a B2B reservations platform aiming first at African boutique properties, preps for launch
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Globa.li, a B2B reservations platform aiming first at African boutique properties, preps for launch
By Sean O'Neil | August 15, 2013
Globa.li, a US-based reservations platform that aims to connect boutique hotel in Africa and Latin... Read More
With or without merger, American Airlines to push direct connect
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With or without merger, American Airlines to push direct connect
By Sean O'Neil | August 13, 2013
American Airlines is set to make concessions to salvage its merger with US Airways, and will try to... Read More
The gamification of managed travel: Can social gaming plug travel policy leakage?
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The gamification of managed travel: Can social gaming plug travel policy leakage?
By Nick Vivion | August 13, 2013
One of the strong undercurrents of this year's annual GBTA conference in San Diego was the... Read More
Revealed: Who's the digital elite among US travelers [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Revealed: Who's the digital elite among US travelers [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Sean O'Neil | August 12, 2013
The number of people who own and use mobile devices to plan and purchase travel services has expanded... Read More
The consumer conundrum: Why businesses must accept consumerization in B2B product development
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The consumer conundrum: Why businesses must accept consumerization in B2B product development
By Nick Vivion | August 12, 2013
The shift away from enterprise and government as the driver of new technology advancements has greatly... Read More
Roadtrippers closes $2.5 million round from new VC firm headed by Sequoia alums
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Roadtrippers closes $2.5 million round from new VC firm headed by Sequoia alums
By Nick Vivion | August 12, 2013
Ground transport planning service Roadtrippers has raised a $2.5 million series A round from new VC... Read More
Wanderu nets $2.45M for its bus and train travel metasearch site
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Wanderu nets $2.45M for its bus and train travel metasearch site
By Sean O'Neil | August 12, 2013
With this investment, the year-old Wanderu pulls into the pole position in the race to become the... Read More
A comparison of Latin American and US consumers [INFOGRAPHIC]
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A comparison of Latin American and US consumers [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Nick Vivion | August 9, 2013
Latin American specialist IMS created this detailed infographic to help brands understand the Latin... Read More
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BWH rebrands to WorldHotels, unifies loyalty programs, boosts digital offering
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The franchise hotel group’s website and mobile app have been rebuilt using the Adobe platform,... Read More
Flight compensation startup ReFly partners with Investa to raise €10M Series A
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Flight compensation startup ReFly partners with Investa to raise €10M Series A
ReFly said the strategic partnership will support its next phase of growth and fundraising strategy.... Read More