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Zomato introduces Project Warp to drive better online reviews
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Zomato introduces Project Warp to drive better online reviews
By Martin Cowen | June 7, 2016
The veracity of online reviews has been a default criticism for the interweb naysayers who ignore the... Read More
Airbnb not impacting online travel agency growth
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Airbnb not impacting online travel agency growth
By Kevin May | June 7, 2016
Airbnb has achieved the lofty accolade of being worth 25% more than global hospitality chain Hilton in... Read More
Alternative accommodation held back by fears over trust
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Alternative accommodation held back by fears over trust
By Kevin May | June 6, 2016
Nearly nine out of ten travellers have yet to rent or stay in a stranger's property for a trip, with... Read More
The killer slide (for travel marketers) in Mary Meeker's 2016 internet trends report
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The killer slide (for travel marketers) in Mary Meeker's 2016 internet trends report
By Sean O'Neil | June 3, 2016
This week, Mary Meeker, partner at venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, unveiled her... Read More
Travel email surveys strike a chord with older generations
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Travel email surveys strike a chord with older generations
By Kevin May | June 3, 2016
The email follow-up survey is the mainstay of getting feedback from a customer about their experience... Read More
Startup pitch: Adrenaline Hunter wants to be the go to platform for adventure
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Startup pitch: Adrenaline Hunter wants to be the go to platform for adventure
By Linda Fox | June 2, 2016
Adrenaline Hunter is an online platform for extreme sports and outdoor activities. The France-based... Read More
Not augmented, not virtual - it's mixed reality that changes the game
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Not augmented, not virtual - it's mixed reality that changes the game
By Kevin May | June 1, 2016
Blippar is one of the well-funded augmented reality software providers to have targeted the travel... Read More
Etihad claims Hollywood first as Nicole Kidman stars in virtual reality ad campaign
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Etihad claims Hollywood first as Nicole Kidman stars in virtual reality ad campaign
By Kevin May | June 1, 2016
Few airlines would have the financial muscle to use both a high-grade movie star and expensive... Read More
Going into bat - China's digital ad market explained
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Going into bat - China's digital ad market explained
By Viewpoints | June 1, 2016
BAT is an acronym any travel firm with global aspirations needs to be aware of - it is the shorthand... Read More
BookingKit takes seven-digit Series A to expand activities platform
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BookingKit takes seven-digit Series A to expand activities platform
By Kevin May | May 31, 2016
Germany appears to be where most of the investment action in tours and activities has come of late -... Read More
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