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Australian regulator casts doubt over $658 million Expedia bid to buy Wotif
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Australian regulator casts doubt over $658 million Expedia bid to buy Wotif
By Karthick Prabu | September 3, 2014
Probably not part of the script - the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has raised issues... Read More
TripAdvisor shares top on-site engagement strategies for hotels
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TripAdvisor shares top on-site engagement strategies for hotels
By Nick Vivion | September 3, 2014
TripAdvisor is a master of traveler engagement. The company thrives when users consult the website for... Read More
Thinking about targeting China? Big market, but not as easy as you might think
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Thinking about targeting China? Big market, but not as easy as you might think
By Karthick Prabu | September 3, 2014
A who's who of global travel brands still face a number of challenges in the Chinese travel industry.... Read More
Travel content marketing after Google Authorship's demise
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Travel content marketing after Google Authorship's demise
By Viewpoints | September 2, 2014
In September 2012, I wrote an article for Tnooz entitled "Google AuthorRank promises major changes for... Read More
How many websites and devices does a consumer use to research travel?
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How many websites and devices does a consumer use to research travel?
By Nick Vivion | September 2, 2014
As devices proliferate, the number of touchpoints for travel research increases. Brands such as... Read More
The guessing game that surrounds online travel
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The guessing game that surrounds online travel
By Pamela Whitby | September 1, 2014
These are tough but exciting times for the online travel industry but do you have what it takes to... Read More
Southwest reveals Listening Center, joining airline push towards real-time comms
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Southwest reveals Listening Center, joining airline push towards real-time comms
By Nick Vivion | August 29, 2014
Southwest Airlines has joined the ranks of carriers such as Atlanta-based Delta Airlines that have... Read More
Inspirato to open physical experience centers to promote luxury rentals
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Inspirato to open physical experience centers to promote luxury rentals
By Nick Vivion | August 29, 2014
In a real-time marketing twist, luxury vacation rental company Inspirato has opened a series of... Read More
Startup pitch: RM8 connects hostels to guests within cohesive tech ecosystem
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Startup pitch: RM8 connects hostels to guests within cohesive tech ecosystem
By Nick Vivion | August 29, 2014
Hostels are not a popular target for travel startups, given that industry consolidation has led to... Read More
Rocket forth: Hyperlapse tops branded marketing on Instagram
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Rocket forth: Hyperlapse tops branded marketing on Instagram
By Nick Vivion | August 28, 2014
Not one to be left out of a trend, Instagram has followed the recent spate of single-use apps with its... Read More
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