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HotelQuickly raises $4.5 million, bids to strengthen same-day booking in Asia-Pacific
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HotelQuickly raises $4.5 million, bids to strengthen same-day booking in Asia-Pacific
By Karthick Prabu | July 9, 2014
Last-minute hotel booking player HotelQuickly has raised a $4.5 million Series A-1 round led by GREE,... Read More
Google Glass just got even dorkier - and smarter - with telekinetic technology
News / Technology
Google Glass just got even dorkier - and smarter - with telekinetic technology
By Nick Vivion | July 9, 2014
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Royal Caribbean's latest is a vessel for emerging robo-screen technology [VIDEO]
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Royal Caribbean's latest is a vessel for emerging robo-screen technology [VIDEO]
By Nick Vivion | July 9, 2014
Royal Caribbean has upped the ante as far as ocean-going tech with its latest ship, 'the Quantum of... Read More
Chinese consumers warming up to Xiaomi, surpassing Apple on engagement
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Chinese consumers warming up to Xiaomi, surpassing Apple on engagement
By Nick Vivion | July 9, 2014
Here's a bit to warm the hearts of the anti-Apple crowd: Chinese handset maker Xiaomi has surpassed... Read More
How to increase mobile conversions by using travel reviews
News / Technology
How to increase mobile conversions by using travel reviews
By Margaret Ady | July 9, 2014
Before we get into how travel reviews fit in, let's have a reminder of some key statistics about... Read More
Transport startups continue to attract big money as Busbud raises $9 million
News / Distribution
Transport startups continue to attract big money as Busbud raises $9 million
By Karthick Prabu | July 9, 2014
Online metasearch service Busbud has raised $9 million in a Series A round co-led by OMERS Ventures... Read More
Travel booking windows, trip planning sources - snapshot of a city-state [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Online
Travel booking windows, trip planning sources - snapshot of a city-state [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Karthick Prabu | July 9, 2014
Over three in four Singapore consumers plan their travel less than a month in advance, reveals a new... Read More
Hackers can destroy a business on Google Maps
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Hackers can destroy a business on Google Maps
By PhocusWire | July 9, 2014
MARKETING: Every now and again you hear of a tale of woe which illustrates the vulnerability that many... Read More
Mobile bookings growing in popularity, say corporate travel managers
News / Technology
Mobile bookings growing in popularity, say corporate travel managers
By Nick Vivion | July 8, 2014
Corporate travel managers are seeing more bookings coming from mobile devices, a new study by... Read More
How to personalize travel websites for independent travel brands with deep inventory
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How to personalize travel websites for independent travel brands with deep inventory
By Nick Vivion | July 8, 2014
Travel brands that address multiple communities or brand positions are challenged to deliver... Read More
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