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Where are Google's travel search ambitions?
By Kevin May | November 17, 2017
It’s beginning to feel like a different era when Google bought ITA Software in 2010 for $700 million.... Read More
Sojern likes Adphorus to fully understand the path-to-purchase
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Sojern likes Adphorus to fully understand the path-to-purchase
By Martin Cowen | November 17, 2017
Travel-focused ad tech firm Sojern has bought Facebook (and Instagram) marketing partner Adphorus for... Read More
Sojern acquires Adphorus to grow Facebook reach
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Sojern acquires Adphorus to grow Facebook reach
By Jill Menze | November 16, 2017
Sojern announced it has acquired ad tech company Adphorus to grow its opportunities on Facebook.... Read More
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Airbnb acquires Accomable to aid travelers with disabilities
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 16, 2017
Adding to its portfolio, Airbnb announced today that it has acquired Accomable, a platform designed to... Read More
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VIDEO: Being hyper-competitive in an emerging market
By Kevin May | November 16, 2017
MakeMyTrip has seen it all in its home market of India - but the sector is changing rapidly.... Read More
Musings from digital travel experts on key content shifts
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Musings from digital travel experts on key content shifts
By Linda Fox | November 16, 2017
Travel marketers might want to brush up their video skills as the shift to the medium, and how it is... Read More
Bleisure travel trend goes north for US business travelers
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Bleisure travel trend goes north for US business travelers
By Marisa Garcia | November 16, 2017
US business travelers are increasingly attracted to the prospect of adding a few days of leisure to... Read More
New Expedia report explores rise of “bleisure” travelers
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New Expedia report explores rise of “bleisure” travelers
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 15, 2017
A new study suggests that bleisure trips are on the rise—and hotels can capitalize on the trend.... Read More
Keeping US tourism great - execs assess Trump’s impact on travel
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Keeping US tourism great - execs assess Trump’s impact on travel
By Kerry Medina | November 15, 2017
Discussing the impact of any US president’s administration on the travel industry typically doesn’t... Read More
Room for growth in airline conversion rates
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Room for growth in airline conversion rates
By Marisa Garcia | November 15, 2017
Could do better is the conclusion of a Diggintravel study of Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)... Read More
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