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Cleartrip sees benefit of mobile web revamp
News / Technology
Cleartrip sees benefit of mobile web revamp
By Martin Cowen | July 23, 2015
Indian OTA Cleartrip is still seeing more room nights booked from desktop than mobile, with some... Read More
Tourism Australia signs up with Expedia Media Solutions
News / Online
Tourism Australia signs up with Expedia Media Solutions
By Sean O'Neil | July 22, 2015
Tourism Australia has signed a three-year marketing partnership with Expedia Media Solutions to help... Read More
Travel firms need to watch WeChat
News / Online
Travel firms need to watch WeChat
By Viewpoints | July 21, 2015
WeChat is introducing a wealth of new features and some of them could be of interest to travel... Read More
Sharing economy - much to do, plenty to offer [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Online
Sharing economy - much to do, plenty to offer [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | July 21, 2015
Shock, horror! Almost six out of ten Millennial Americans are aware of the sharing economy but less... Read More
How hotels can direct their efforts towards direct bookings
News / Technology
How hotels can direct their efforts towards direct bookings
By Viewpoints | July 21, 2015
Hoteliers are always seeking ways to increase sales, but it seems as if every new marketing tactic... Read More
No such thing as a lates market in the US
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No such thing as a lates market in the US
By Martin Cowen | July 16, 2015
Research from Answers Corporation reveals that more than nine out of ten Americans book their summer... Read More
Rome2Rio axes white label to prioritise own consumer brand
News / Online
Rome2Rio axes white label to prioritise own consumer brand
By Kevin May | July 15, 2015
Rome2Rio is to end its white label programme for third parties, claiming the success of its... Read More
Mapping the holiday purchase through social media
News / Distribution
Mapping the holiday purchase through social media
By Viewpoints | July 15, 2015
Humans have an innate desire to share. The more connected we are, the more we share and where billions... Read More
Timing is everything for hotel content marketing
News / Online
Timing is everything for hotel content marketing
By Viewpoints | July 14, 2015
When creating online travel content, it is tempting to come up with brand new ideas as you go along.... Read More
Priceline offshoot Villas.com starts spreading the affiliate love
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Priceline offshoot Villas.com starts spreading the affiliate love
By Kevin May | July 13, 2015
Following in the footsteps of its sister brand Booking.com, sister vacation rental site Villas.com is... Read More
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