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Ryanair sees vacation packages as a growth area
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Ryanair sees vacation packages as a growth area
By Marisa Garcia | October 9, 2016
The era of the traditional vacation package has ended, according to Michael O’Leary, chief executive... Read More
How page one on Google has changed for travel brands (and what to do about it)
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How page one on Google has changed for travel brands (and what to do about it)
By Kevin May | October 7, 2016
There are many in the travel industry who look back fondly on the Glory Days of SEO - the era before... Read More
Robots deployed at Japanese airport for passenger services
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Robots deployed at Japanese airport for passenger services
By Kevin May | October 7, 2016
Electronics giant Hitachi is trialling a project that will see robots placed at Japan's busiest... Read More
Smart Destinations and the Go City Card sold to Big Bus Tours
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Smart Destinations and the Go City Card sold to Big Bus Tours
By Kevin May | October 6, 2016
Big Bus Tours has snapped up the creator of the Go City Card, Smart Destinations, in a bid to grab a... Read More
Short-term stays could be the long-term strategy for hotels to counter Airbnb
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Short-term stays could be the long-term strategy for hotels to counter Airbnb
By Kevin May | October 6, 2016
A single datapoint contained in a Phocuswright study has illustrated where the hotel industry can... Read More
Social Tables nabs $13 million to expand event tech for hotels
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Social Tables nabs $13 million to expand event tech for hotels
By Kevin May | October 4, 2016
A sizeable Series B investment round to the tune of $13 million has found its way to Social Tables,... Read More
In online reviews who responds and length of response are important
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In online reviews who responds and length of response are important
By Linda Fox | October 4, 2016
There is little doubt that online reviews play a big role in the travel purchase decision for many... Read More
Airbnb enables guests to earn Qantas frequent flyer points
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Airbnb enables guests to earn Qantas frequent flyer points
By Sean O'Neil | October 3, 2016
Airbnb has forged a marketing deal with Australia's Qantas enabling travelers to earn a point in its... Read More
GoEuro raises $70 million for multi-modal travel search, claims unicorn potential
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GoEuro raises $70 million for multi-modal travel search, claims unicorn potential
By Kevin May | October 3, 2016
Big investment round into multi-modal travel search company GoEuro, with $70 million from Silver Lake... Read More
TripAdvisor's WeChat account victimized by zombie influencers [UPDATED]
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TripAdvisor's WeChat account victimized by zombie influencers [UPDATED]
By Sean O'Neil | September 30, 2016
WeChat, the messaging service mainly used in China, has more than 700 million monthly active users,... Read More
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