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Shazam can be a neat marketing tool, but travel brands aren't listening
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
The most-read hotel marketing articles of 2015
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The most-read hotel marketing articles of 2015
By Viewpoints | December 24, 2015
Every year HotelMarketing.com publishes a review of the most read articles in the past year. Going... Read More
Happy face, sad face - welcome to hotel room service via emoji
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Happy face, sad face - welcome to hotel room service via emoji
By Kevin May | December 23, 2015
Complete marketing gimmick, but quite a fun one at the same time, for Aloft Hotels, the Starwood-owned... Read More
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