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It's all about the good vibes on TripAdvisor (apparently)
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It's all about the good vibes on TripAdvisor (apparently)
By Kevin May | October 29, 2015
Three quarters of people writing reviews on TripAdvisor do so because they want to share a good... Read More
Snapshot on European independent hotel bookings [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Snapshot on European independent hotel bookings [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | October 28, 2015
The difference between the European and US markets is vast when it comes to hotel ownership and how it... Read More
Hostelworld registers London-Dublin IPO, aims to raise Euro 174M
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Hostelworld registers London-Dublin IPO, aims to raise Euro 174M
By Kevin May | October 28, 2015
Budget accommodation online travel agency HostelWorld has confirmed its plan to seek a financial... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO: Get up to speed on programmatic advertising
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WEBINAR VIDEO: Get up to speed on programmatic advertising
By PhocusWire | October 27, 2015
Programmatic advertising is one of the fastest growing digital marketing channels today, with Magna... Read More
TravelClick acquires ZDirect, a hotel CRM provider
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TravelClick acquires ZDirect, a hotel CRM provider
By Sean O'Neil | October 27, 2015
TravelClick, a hospitality tech provider, says it has acquired ZDirect, maker of a hotel customer... Read More
Shangri-La Hotels begins hard push on virtual videos
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Shangri-La Hotels begins hard push on virtual videos
By Kevin May | October 27, 2015
Hotels, tourism boards and many others have been extolling the virtues for years of getting a sneak... Read More
How online travel is evolving in a mobile-first country
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How online travel is evolving in a mobile-first country
By Kevin May | October 27, 2015
There are a growing number of countries that be considered genuine recipients of the title... Read More
Four Seasons image push, Ryanair eDreams survey, Evaneos comes to UK, and more...
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Four Seasons image push, Ryanair eDreams survey, Evaneos comes to UK, and more...
By PhocusWire | October 23, 2015
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel MARKETING in tourism and hospitality... Read More
Pintrips wins legal battle with Pinterest over its name
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Pintrips wins legal battle with Pinterest over its name
By Sean O'Neil | October 22, 2015
Among startups, there is typically nothing more depressing than a giant, well-funded business bringing... Read More
Why it's not too late for marketers to influence US holiday travel bookings
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Why it's not too late for marketers to influence US holiday travel bookings
By Sean O'Neil | October 22, 2015
Half of American travelers hold out for eleventh-hour sales for holiday season travel, according to... Read More
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