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Momondo Group puts faith in cuddly approach to metasearch
News / Distribution
Momondo Group puts faith in cuddly approach to metasearch
By Kevin May | January 6, 2016
Momondo Group is celebrating what it claims is a milestone for its Cheapflights brand - half a million... Read More
Why 2016 needs to be the year of the digital guest standard
News / Technology
Why 2016 needs to be the year of the digital guest standard
By Viewpoints | January 5, 2016
The hotel market is renowned for its inertia and late adoption to technological innovations. Yet, it... Read More
Shazam can be a neat marketing tool, but travel brands aren't listening
News / Online
Shazam can be a neat marketing tool, but travel brands aren't listening
By Kevin May | January 5, 2016
Many travel companies claim to be "joined-up" with their marketing efforts these days - but still they... Read More
Travel content triggers Facebook envy (and other not-so happy outcomes)
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Travel content triggers Facebook envy (and other not-so happy outcomes)
By Kevin May | January 3, 2016
Envy is the "missing link" around the negative aspects of social media - and travel-related content is... Read More
One in five hotel bookings on the web are cancelled
News / Distribution
One in five hotel bookings on the web are cancelled
By Kevin May | December 31, 2015
Some 19% of hotels that are booked online are cancelled before the guest arrives at the hotel,... Read More
The most popular Tnooz articles of 2015
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The most popular Tnooz articles of 2015
By PhocusWire | December 30, 2015
This was a fortunate year for us at Tnooz – with steadily surging traffic and more events than ever... Read More
Pivotal moments 2015 –  When TripAdvisor's instant booking won Marriott
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Pivotal moments 2015 – When TripAdvisor's instant booking won Marriott
By Sean O'Neil | December 30, 2015
My pick for the year’s most pivotal moment was this summer, when TripAdvisor successfully signed... Read More
Looking back and ahead – hotel merchandising evolves
News / Online
Looking back and ahead – hotel merchandising evolves
By Valyn Perini | December 29, 2015
As we reach 2016, Tnooz is unveiling its customary series of reflections on the year behind us and... Read More
Looking back and ahead - tours and activities get real
News / Distribution
Looking back and ahead - tours and activities get real
By Viewpoints | December 28, 2015
As we reach 2016, Tnooz is unveiling its customary series of reflections on the year behind us and... Read More
Kayak tests SMS-trip tips, Esplorio tracks trips, CityMaps2Go adds content, and more...
News / Technology
Kayak tests SMS-trip tips, Esplorio tracks trips, CityMaps2Go adds content, and more...
By PhocusWire | December 24, 2015
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
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