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Apple quietly releases best travel feature yet, the Apple SIM
News / Technology
Apple quietly releases best travel feature yet, the Apple SIM
By Nick Vivion | October 17, 2014
In this week's announcement, Apple released new versions of its popular-yet-struggling iPad lineup.... Read More
The how, why and where of people using devices for voice search
News / Technology
The how, why and where of people using devices for voice search
By PhocusWire | October 17, 2014
DEVICES: Voice technology is getting interesting. Travel and expense management companies are already... Read More
How hotels can hit the next wave of personalized and dynamic content
News / Distribution
How hotels can hit the next wave of personalized and dynamic content
By Viewpoints | October 17, 2014
With one-to-one hotel marketing and pricing no longer just a concept, how can the industry implement... Read More
Watch out, Bangalore - THack is coming back!
News / Technology
Watch out, Bangalore - THack is coming back!
By Kevin May | October 16, 2014
THack is returning to Bangalore... Get ready to code away for the chance to win your share of... Read More
Marketing watch: TripAdvisor users contribute new video advertising for cash prize
News / Technology
Marketing watch: TripAdvisor users contribute new video advertising for cash prize
By Nick Vivion | October 16, 2014
UPDATE: TripAdvisor reached out to Tnooz to share that the company actually boosted the winnings from... Read More
Chinese travelers booking over 30% of travel via mobile [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Distribution
Chinese travelers booking over 30% of travel via mobile [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Nick Vivion | October 15, 2014
The revenue specialists at eRevMax have compiled statistics on the chinese traveler, highlighting some... Read More
Hertz rolls out companion app to facilitate pre-rental trip planning
News / Technology
Hertz rolls out companion app to facilitate pre-rental trip planning
By Nick Vivion | October 15, 2014
Rather than concede to the pervasive mobile mapping app, Hertz has created a companion mobile app... Read More
Hey there, travel startup, you want to work with an airline eh?
News / Online
Hey there, travel startup, you want to work with an airline eh?
By Daniele Beccari | October 15, 2014
If they will admit it or not is another thing entirely, but all travel startups at some stage dream of... Read More
Forget the toothbrush, it's the mobile Brits can't leave home without [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
Forget the toothbrush, it's the mobile Brits can't leave home without [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | October 15, 2014
Research released by Expedia and its business travel arm Egencia shows more than three-quarters of... Read More
Volume of social media content hits 120 items a week on a trip
News / Online
Volume of social media content hits 120 items a week on a trip
By Kevin May | October 15, 2014
There are two schools of thought about social media on-the-road - travellers should just forget it and... Read More
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