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Booking.com and TripAdvisor reviews appear on Apple Maps
News / Technology
Booking.com and TripAdvisor reviews appear on Apple Maps
By Kevin May | April 7, 2015
Yelp has lost its exclusivity on providing reviews for hotel properties on Apple Maps. Entering the... Read More
Periscope: ten types of users so far
News / Technology
Periscope: ten types of users so far
By PhocusWire | April 6, 2015
Unless home is under a rock without an internet connection, it’s likely you’ve heard of Periscope.... Read More
Virality in marketing is absolute nonsense
News / Online
Virality in marketing is absolute nonsense
By PhocusWire | April 3, 2015
Everyone wants their product to go viral. Why wouldn’t you? It’s like the holy grail of marketing.... Read More
Startup pitch: Polarsteps automatically tracks and plots worldwide jaunts
News / Technology
Startup pitch: Polarsteps automatically tracks and plots worldwide jaunts
By Nick Vivion | April 2, 2015
As mobile technology evolves, startups are granted new ways to offer travel services - such as... Read More
The unspoken reality of the online travel agency sector (hello, frenemies)
News / Distribution
The unspoken reality of the online travel agency sector (hello, frenemies)
By Kevin May | April 2, 2015
Should Booking.com and Expedia be worried about the formation of what is being touted as a "shift in... Read More
Hotels need to get the (Facebook?) message
News / Technology
Hotels need to get the (Facebook?) message
By Viewpoints | April 1, 2015
At the recent F8 (Facebook Developer Conference), a considerable amount of time (parts of the first... Read More
A data analyst at Skyscanner shares career advice
News / Online
A data analyst at Skyscanner shares career advice
By Sean O'Neil | March 30, 2015
The global travel industry is being re-built from the inside thanks to thousands of data analysts,... Read More
PinMeTo secures second round to further its online presence management
News / Technology
PinMeTo secures second round to further its online presence management
By Nick Vivion | March 30, 2015
PinMeTo has announced a second round of financing from D-Ax, a partnership between Nordic group... Read More
Thailand attraction ignites social media storm with elephant picture on Facebook
News / Online
Thailand attraction ignites social media storm with elephant picture on Facebook
By Kevin May | March 30, 2015
UPDATE (Monday 30/3): Nikki Beach Resort has still not responded to requests for comment, but has... Read More
Bravo! Lastminute.com back on centre stage as new owner switches brand name
News / Distribution
Bravo! Lastminute.com back on centre stage as new owner switches brand name
By Martin Cowen | March 30, 2015
Bravofly Rumbo has committed to making its recently-purchased Lastminute.com name its primary... Read More
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