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HomeAway dramatically revamps subscription pricing for US owners
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HomeAway dramatically revamps subscription pricing for US owners
By Sean O'Neil | April 28, 2016
It was only in February that HomeAway implemented a changed pricing structure, a move that came after... Read More
RhinoCarHire rebrands, Revinate stays with Steigenberger, and more...
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RhinoCarHire rebrands, Revinate stays with Steigenberger, and more...
By PhocusWire | April 28, 2016
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel MARKETING in tourism and hospitality... Read More
TripAdvisor defends listing alleged unethical attractions
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TripAdvisor defends listing alleged unethical attractions
By Kevin May | April 27, 2016
TripAdvisor is on the receiving end of a barrage of criticism this week from animal welfare... Read More
Hotels have the data to be better with email
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Hotels have the data to be better with email
By Viewpoints | April 26, 2016
OTAs and airlines are well known for sending emails with helpful information and lucrative offers.... Read More
Loco2 launches app and adverts
News / Technology
Loco2 launches app and adverts
By Martin Cowen | April 26, 2016
European rail booking specialist Loco2 has followed up its recent redesign with its first ever... Read More
Travel sites are working on personalisation but do consumers notice?
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Travel sites are working on personalisation but do consumers notice?
By Linda Fox | April 25, 2016
Elements of personalisation are creeping into online travel sites as demonstrated by a recent study by... Read More
Executing on a marketing plan - hello, TV
News / Distribution
Executing on a marketing plan - hello, TV
By Kevin May | April 25, 2016
Very few online travel companies can try and compete with the likes of Expedia Inc and the Priceline... Read More
Google's sponsored ads remain a mystery to many Brits
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Google's sponsored ads remain a mystery to many Brits
By Martin Cowen | April 25, 2016
The UK government's annual look at media use and attitudes offers an array of insights and... Read More
Hotel owners ignore analytics at their peril
News / Technology
Hotel owners ignore analytics at their peril
By Kevin May | April 22, 2016
Hoteliers (and others in the travel industry) stand to lose out on making the most of their... Read More
The who, where and why on Millennials and travel [INFOGRAPHIC]
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The who, where and why on Millennials and travel [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | April 22, 2016
It's hard not to get a bit tired of hearing about Millennials and the importance of marketing to them.... Read More
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