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How consumers choose a destination - an untapped opportunity for travel startups?

By Alex Bainbridge | May 26, 2015

Web 1.0 travel services tend to start with a website homepage with the question: "Where do you want to... Read More

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With Expedia out of the picture, what next for Chinese online travel agencies?

By Viewpoints | May 26, 2015

Following the exit of Expedia as its majority owner, eLong is now set for a new chapter. NB: This is... Read More

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Google is waging a secret war against advertising fraud

By PhocusWire | May 25, 2015

Sasha, a Russian computer engineer, is a member of Google's secretive anti-fraud team.... Read More

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One in every five dollars spent on travel now coming from mobile

By Nick Vivion | May 22, 2015

Mobile continues to drive more bookings in travel, with one in five dollars now coming from the... Read More

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How and why travel metasearch will have to evolve

By Kevin May | May 22, 2015

Thank goodness that travel metasearch has grown up over recent years. That is not to say that its... Read More

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ProPublica launches US cruise ship safety database for consumers

By Sean O'Neil | May 21, 2015

Cruise lines say they take all proper precautions for the critical task of ensuring the safety of... Read More

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Mapbox could unleash a wave of creativity in mapping with its developer SDK

By Nick Vivion | May 21, 2015

Mapbox, who's client list includes Roadtrippers, has now expanded into an open mobile SDK, free for up... Read More

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Lastminute.com takes over at Bravofly Rumbo, promises ahead-of-the-curve strategy

By Kevin May | May 21, 2015

Two months on from bedding in its purchase of Lastminute.com, Bravofly Rumbo has won shareholder... Read More

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WayBlazer, the travel cognitive computing startup, lands $5M

By Sean O'Neil | May 20, 2015

IBM is a lead investor in a $5 million Series A funding round for WayBlazer, a travel search and... Read More

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TLearn WEBINAR VIDEO - Five steps to understanding predictive marketing in travel

By Kevin May | May 19, 2015

Predictive marketing is the holy grail for marketers who want to communicate on a truly 1-to-1 basis... Read More

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In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More

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