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Google is waging a secret war against advertising fraud
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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
One in every five dollars spent on travel now coming from mobile
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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
How and why travel metasearch will have to evolve
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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
ProPublica launches US cruise ship safety database for consumers
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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
Mapbox could unleash a wave of creativity in mapping with its developer SDK
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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
Lastminute.com takes over at Bravofly Rumbo, promises ahead-of-the-curve strategy
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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
WayBlazer, the travel cognitive computing startup, lands $5M
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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
TLearn WEBINAR VIDEO - Five steps to understanding predictive marketing in travel
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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
Ancillary watch: Fees are now mission critical for airlines — and travelers approve
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Ancillary watch: Fees are now mission critical for airlines — and travelers approve
By Nick Vivion | May 19, 2015
Two reports from Switchfly reveal ancillary alignment between airlines and their passengers: The... Read More
bd4travel brings home $4.2 million round and former Expedia exec
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bd4travel brings home $4.2 million round and former Expedia exec
By Linda Fox | May 18, 2015
Travel analytics specialist bd4travel has raised $4.2M in Series A funding led by Hoxton Ventures and... Read More
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