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Indian budget chain Zostel raises $1 million
News / Distribution
Indian budget chain Zostel raises $1 million
By Karthick Prabu | May 14, 2014
Backpacker-focused hostel brand Zostel has raised around $1 million from Presha Paragash, an angel... Read More
How to plan the perfect digital marketing campaign in travel
News / Technology
How to plan the perfect digital marketing campaign in travel
By Viewpoints | May 13, 2014
The travel vertical is a natural fit for digital marketing. For one thing, a large share of travel... Read More
Marketing watch: Here's how Americans are spending time online across devices
News / Online
Marketing watch: Here's how Americans are spending time online across devices
By Nick Vivion | May 13, 2014
Millennial Media has released its latest report looking at the digital habits of Americans across... Read More
Bringing travel planning back to the destination
News / Online
Bringing travel planning back to the destination
By Alan Young | May 13, 2014
Verified review summaries are key to getting travel planning and booking back on DMO and hotel sites.... Read More
Rocketmiles pioneers Vine marketing in travel
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Rocketmiles pioneers Vine marketing in travel
May 13, 2014
Travel marketers worry a lot about their social media strategy. But the brands with the most... Read More
Startup pitch: GetOurGuide provides social itinerary planning service
News / Online
Startup pitch: GetOurGuide provides social itinerary planning service
By Karthick Prabu | May 13, 2014
GetOurGuide, a Singapore-based startup, helps users travelling to South East Asia with an itinerary... Read More
Generation Y travellers and the future of travel technology
News / Technology
Generation Y travellers and the future of travel technology
By Karthick Prabu | May 12, 2014
So what are some of the key trends in the travel industry and where the industry could it be heading... Read More
Pinterest news: Promoted Pins and Guided Search mark a new strategic direction
News / Technology
Pinterest news: Promoted Pins and Guided Search mark a new strategic direction
By Nick Vivion | May 12, 2014
Pinterest has made two strategic shifts as far as product, which point out how the platform's... Read More
Tourism Australia creates an online repository of country's restaurants via its new campaign
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Tourism Australia creates an online repository of country's restaurants via its new campaign
By Karthick Prabu | May 12, 2014
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Sherpalo Ventures sells stake in Cleartrip to Concur
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Sherpalo Ventures sells stake in Cleartrip to Concur
By Karthick Prabu | May 12, 2014
Sherpalo Ventures has ended its association with Indian online travel agent Cleartrip, selling its... Read More
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