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What TripAdvisor will soon have in common with airline companies
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What TripAdvisor will soon have in common with airline companies
By Sean O'Neil | April 3, 2013
The reviews giant faces negative operating leverage, which airlines already endure. This worries the... Read More
Hertz will equip thousands of its vehicles with Zipcar-style, pay-as-you-go tech
By Sean O'Neil | April 2, 2013
Tens of thousands of Hertz's vehicles will be equipped this year with Zipcar-like technology that will... Read More
2012 was the year cruise lines' branded sites overtook the OTAs
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2012 was the year cruise lines' branded sites overtook the OTAs
By Sean O'Neil | April 2, 2013
Data from PhoCusWright reveals the tipping point for branded cruise sites.... Read More
ZapTravel attempts semantic travel metasearch, with activities upfront
By Sean O'Neil | April 2, 2013
Its elevator pitch is that it's "a smart "Kayak" for tailored deals when you don't know where or when... Read More
Barometer: How does your Facebook page stack up?
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Barometer: How does your Facebook page stack up?
By Nick Vivion | March 29, 2013
Facebook marketing platform Agorapulse has a fantastically useful tool called the Barometer. You go... Read More
Hey travel brands, do you Squidoo? You should!
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Hey travel brands, do you Squidoo? You should!
By Nick Vivion | March 29, 2013
Sure you know Facebook. And its photo sharing acquisition Instagram, then of course there is popular... Read More
Room 77 taps Drew Patterson to be CEO [UPDATED with Brad Gerstner Q&A]
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Room 77 taps Drew Patterson to be CEO [UPDATED with Brad Gerstner Q&A]
By Sean O'Neil | March 28, 2013
Patterson, 36, widely regarded as an industry wunderkind, earned raves for his performance as a former... Read More
Technofied brilliance: Geo-fenced magazine rack stakes out the hospitality industry
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Technofied brilliance: Geo-fenced magazine rack stakes out the hospitality industry
By Nick Vivion | March 28, 2013
Geo-fencing is an emerging technology that has not nearly been used enough - the possibilities for... Read More
Mr Arlo gets in on social travel planning with blogger element for local flavour
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Mr Arlo gets in on social travel planning with blogger element for local flavour
By Linda Fox | March 28, 2013
With a background in online retail and after hours of frustration with the travel search and booking... Read More
SNCF mulls bidding au revoir to Rail Europe in the UK and Europe
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SNCF mulls bidding au revoir to Rail Europe in the UK and Europe
By Sean O'Neil | March 28, 2013
SNCF, the French Railway, says it may dump Rail Europe, SNCF's marketing brand, while plotting moves... Read More
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Airbnb to fund its nonprofit with share of stay revenue
The funding model is expected to help Airbnb.org expand its emergency housing programs and provide 1... Read More
Etraveli Group adds MCP layer to flight content
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Etraveli Group adds MCP layer to flight content
The launch gives AI agents and developers access to the company’s air content using Claude, ChatGPT or... Read More