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Concur DevCon: Corporate dining and lounge startups impress and lock in investment
News / Distribution
Concur DevCon: Corporate dining and lounge startups impress and lock in investment
By Nick Vivion | November 3, 2014
Eight companies pitched at the second annual Concur DevCon, a gathering of developers interested in... Read More
Share your views - Travel search and shopping: are your needs being met?
News / Distribution
Share your views - Travel search and shopping: are your needs being met?
By Kevin May | October 31, 2014
Stop thinking about distribution or marketing, running your startup or the next acquisition - how do... Read More
Expedia reports strong third quarter earnings
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Expedia reports strong third quarter earnings
By Sean O'Neil | October 30, 2014
Expedia Inc, one of the world's largest online travel conglomerates, is doing better than expected.... Read More
Unravelling a new trend for travel startups - crowdfunding for investment
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Unravelling a new trend for travel startups - crowdfunding for investment
By Viewpoints | October 30, 2014
So it's been a long six months and we have been meeting investors and venture capital firms across US,... Read More
Lean IT thinking enters the Amadeus vernacular
News / Technology
Lean IT thinking enters the Amadeus vernacular
By Martin Cowen | October 29, 2014
Amadeus' desire to position itself as a thought leader for the travel technology sector sees the... Read More
Fans and followers slip down the list in airline social media [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
Fans and followers slip down the list in airline social media [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | October 29, 2014
Airlines say they are planning to invest more in their social media efforts according to the latest... Read More
Reinventing the online tourism board - no longer all about you
News / Technology
Reinventing the online tourism board - no longer all about you
By Kevin May | October 29, 2014
It takes a lot for any type of travel-related brand to admit they got something wrong - but it's rare... Read More
Fastbooking in talks over sale to IHS
News / Distribution
Fastbooking in talks over sale to IHS
By Kevin May | October 28, 2014
IHS Worldwide, owner of the WorldHotels and Trust International hospitality brands, is planning to buy... Read More
Hipmunk now powers Yahoo Travel; TimeshareAdvisor adds rentals; and more...
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Hipmunk now powers Yahoo Travel; TimeshareAdvisor adds rentals; and more...
By PhocusWire | October 28, 2014
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel MARKETING in tourism and hospitality... Read More
TripAdvisor steps into personalization with Just For You hotel product
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TripAdvisor steps into personalization with Just For You hotel product
By Nick Vivion | October 28, 2014
Personalization continues to be pursued relentlessly in travel, from legitimate attempts to tailor... Read More
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