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Cvent and Lanyon merge to create travel and meetings tech provider

By Kevin May | November 29, 2016

Freshly acquired Cvent has announced it is merging with fellow events platform and hotel IT... Read More

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Expedia metro art, TrustYou upgrades Meta Review service, and more...

By PhocusWire | November 29, 2016

This is a roundup for product news and announcements for MARKETING in travel, tourism and hospitality... Read More

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Regulator moves to ban web geo-blocking, hotels and others under spotlight

By Kevin May | November 29, 2016

The practice of restricting access to websites or products - or producing a price based on a user's... Read More

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Ixigo plotting major investment raise up to $20 million

By Kevin May | November 29, 2016

Travel search service Ixigo is gearing up to secure a significant funding boost to the tune of up to... Read More

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Overcoming analysis paralysis in travel startups

By Viewpoints | November 28, 2016

I’m a Formula One fan. I get a charge out of going to the races; it’s exhilarating. Maybe that’s why... Read More

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How and when consumers open emails from travel brands

By Kevin May | November 28, 2016

Travel brands have long realised that emails remain the number one method by which to reach customers.... Read More

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Airbnb plays digital inclusion card to get inventory in rural India

By Martin Cowen | November 28, 2016

The global homestay landgrab continues apace, taking in many twists and turns. The latest move sees... Read More

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Five useful AdWords features to use during the peak booking season

By Viewpoints | November 28, 2016

With the peak holiday booking season almost upon us, advertisers need to be aware of the AdWords... Read More

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Expedia lets travellers ride the famous Flam Railway before they get there

By Kevin May | November 28, 2016

Expedia in Norway has created another virtual reality-based tool so consumers can explore what is... Read More

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Airbnb and Homeaway hit back after fines in Barcelona

By Kevin May | November 25, 2016

Rental and sharing giants HomeAway and Airbnb have each been slapped with a $635,000 fine over alleged... Read More

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