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Rome2Rio takes $1.1 million, aims to add 100,000 attractions to trip planning tool
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Rome2Rio takes $1.1 million, aims to add 100,000 attractions to trip planning tool
By Karthick Prabu | July 3, 2014
Multi-modal travel search engine Rome2rio has secured a further $1.1 million as it looks to extend its... Read More
Smarty pants meet Smarty Pins, the new travel game from Google
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Smarty pants meet Smarty Pins, the new travel game from Google
By Nick Vivion | July 2, 2014
"Putting trivia on the map" is the tagline from the new travel trivia game from the Google team. The... Read More
In an evil world, great travel content is THE essential weapon
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In an evil world, great travel content is THE essential weapon
By Pamela Whitby | July 2, 2014
When it comes to the big search debate, two clichés seem to apply - you get what you pay for and if... Read More
How to avoid negative online reviews from hotel guests by being great offline
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How to avoid negative online reviews from hotel guests by being great offline
By Patrick Landman | July 2, 2014
In the hotel industry, no matter how much you are on top of your game, and how hard you try, sometimes... Read More
BlaBlaCar turns ignition on global expansion with $100 million funding round
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BlaBlaCar turns ignition on global expansion with $100 million funding round
By Karthick Prabu | July 1, 2014
BlaBlaCar has raised $100 million in a Series C capital round led by Index Ventures. Existing... Read More
Why the travel industry needs the web to remain open and neutral
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Why the travel industry needs the web to remain open and neutral
By Viewpoints | July 1, 2014
I have a dream of a perfect, utopian internet. But regulators have other ideas. Here in the US, for... Read More
Just one per cent of travellers plan trips in the last 24 hours
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Just one per cent of travellers plan trips in the last 24 hours
By Karthick Prabu | July 1, 2014
Despite the rise of same-day booking services, apparently just 1% of leisure and business travellers... Read More
Opaque bookings on the wane: Priceline, Hotwire, and a changing landscape
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Opaque bookings on the wane: Priceline, Hotwire, and a changing landscape
By Sean O'Neil | June 30, 2014
Priceline built its business in 1998 on opaque bookings, or buyer-driven pricing. But the supply of... Read More
Happiness Blanket stunt sparks debate for British Airways
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Happiness Blanket stunt sparks debate for British Airways
By Nick Vivion | June 30, 2014
[video_popup width="805" height="454" video_link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oF0-28MOoU"... Read More
Not so pioneering now - KLM loses face in social media as Holland wins in World Cup
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Not so pioneering now - KLM loses face in social media as Holland wins in World Cup
By Karthick Prabu | June 30, 2014
Oh dear - KLM is well known for leading the way with its use of social media, but its enthusiasm has... Read More
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