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TripAdvisor's new focus on social has hurdles to overcome

By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | October 1, 2018

TripAdvisor will introduce a social media-like component to its website positions - but it is the... Read More

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In The Big Chair - Kris Naudts of Culture Trip

By Linda Fox | October 1, 2018

Kris Naudts has a background in academic psychiatry but left the field in 2011 to found Culture Trip,... Read More

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Webinar: A wake-up call for sleepwalking loyalty programs

By PhocusWire | October 1, 2018

Expedia Partner Solutions and Points will talk through the findings of their recent benchmarking... Read More

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VIDEO: Two opposing views on Google's entry into tours and activities

By Kevin May | September 28, 2018

Google has always been involved in tours and activities - suppliers and online travel agencies would... Read More

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Airbnb says nothing "off-limits" with Experiences

By Kevin May | September 28, 2018

Airbnb would consider expanding its currently hyper-focused take on tours and activities in order to... Read More

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Google adds new features to travel planning tools

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2018

Google is adding tools to its travel portfolio to simplify and expedite the trip planning... Read More

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Airbnb adds boutique hotels in Thailand via local trade partnership

By Linda Fox | September 27, 2018

Airbnb partners with local trade association in Thailand to add boutique properties... Read More

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A DMO’s guide to finding the metrics that matter

By Richard Black - Sojern | September 27, 2018

Most people agree that in order for a company to stay in business, you need to market it. ... Read More

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Ride-sharing service Shohoz looks to further on-demand services after $15M investment

By Linda Fox | September 26, 2018

With funding of $15 million, Bangladesh-based Shohoz is looking to extend beyond ground transportation... Read More

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Tours and activities providers bring experiences to Google search and maps

By Linda Fox | September 25, 2018

Ticketing platform Tiqets has partnered with Google to supply museum and attraction passes via maps... Read More

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