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Five SEO rules for the travel industry
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Five SEO rules for the travel industry
By Viewpoints | February 2, 2016
When it comes to SEO, there are best practices which are universal, immutable laws, and then there are... Read More
Travel Massive launches an industry marketplace
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Travel Massive launches an industry marketplace
By Sean O'Neil | February 1, 2016
Travel Massive is perhaps best known for its online travel industry meet-ups in dozens of cities... Read More
Five steps to increase bookings with Facebook remarketing
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Five steps to increase bookings with Facebook remarketing
By Sponsored Content | February 1, 2016
Today, more than 70% of travel’s digital ad dollars go to direct response advertising. Intent-based... Read More
Is the smartphone killing the visitor center?
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Is the smartphone killing the visitor center?
By Viewpoints | February 1, 2016
Cities and regions keep building and maintaining tourist offices and visitor centers, but do these... Read More
Priceline says goodbye to Shatner (again), claims new strategic direction
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Priceline says goodbye to Shatner (again), claims new strategic direction
By Kevin May | February 1, 2016
Those with long memories will recall that Priceline has already had a go at killing off its infamous... Read More
Ixigo proves Facebook (not YouTube) is the place for video marketing
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Ixigo proves Facebook (not YouTube) is the place for video marketing
By Kevin May | February 1, 2016
Sometimes the chaos that is Facebook can actually be a gold mine for travel brands, with even YouTube... Read More
Hyatt tries the guest photo approach to marketing
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Hyatt tries the guest photo approach to marketing
By Kevin May | February 1, 2016
Hyatt Hotels is to make a major push into the world of user generated marketing with the launch of a... Read More
7 ways hotels can use visuals to spur bookings
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7 ways hotels can use visuals to spur bookings
By Viewpoints | January 29, 2016
It may be a Captain Obvious thing to say, but hotel visuals are one of the important factors that can... Read More
KLM tries WhatsApp chat, Hyatt sees Messenger results [UPDATED]
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KLM tries WhatsApp chat, Hyatt sees Messenger results [UPDATED]
By Sean O'Neil | January 29, 2016
KLM will be the first travel brand to trial a rebooking service via WhatsApp, the messaging app that... Read More
Driverless cars en route to London
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Driverless cars en route to London
By Linda Fox | January 29, 2016
Driverless pods similar to those used at Heathrow Terminal 5 could be on the streets of London's... Read More
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More