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TripAdvisor wins with DaoDao debut, JustInTimeTourist watches the clock, and more devices news...
News / Technology
TripAdvisor wins with DaoDao debut, JustInTimeTourist watches the clock, and more devices news...
By PhocusWire | April 30, 2014
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for... Read More
Big Data not just to find out about consumers but give them control [VIDEO]
News / Online
Big Data not just to find out about consumers but give them control [VIDEO]
By Linda Fox | April 29, 2014
No travel conference is complete without a discussion on (Big) data - how to access it, what it means... Read More
The appliance of some simple science to increase online conversion for hotels
News / Distribution
The appliance of some simple science to increase online conversion for hotels
By Viewpoints | April 29, 2014
Wondering how to increase website revenue without costly marketing campaigns targeting new customers?... Read More
Women are embracing solo travel thanks, in part, to social media, says poll
News / Online
Women are embracing solo travel thanks, in part, to social media, says poll
By Sean O'Neil | April 29, 2014
Young women are vacationing alone more frequently, according to a new poll, which also finds that... Read More
Ctrip invests over $200 million in online agency competitor LY
News / Online
Ctrip invests over $200 million in online agency competitor LY
By Karthick Prabu | April 28, 2014
In an interesting move, China's leading online travel agency (OTA) Ctrip invested over $200 million in... Read More
Digging for gold data of conversions - how prospecting in travel is evolving
News / Online
Digging for gold data of conversions - how prospecting in travel is evolving
By Viewpoints | April 28, 2014
Airlines, hotel chains, search engines and other travel companies face a myriad of choices for... Read More
$3.6 million goes to ByHours in latest financing round
News / Online
$3.6 million goes to ByHours in latest financing round
By Nick Vivion | April 28, 2014
Spanish hotel booker ByHours has announced $3.6 million in funding. The startup provides a different... Read More
Marketing tech trends and what agencies really think about clients
News / Online
Marketing tech trends and what agencies really think about clients
By Nick Vivion | April 28, 2014
With technology's rapid pace of innovation, digital marketing is an ever-evolving business that often... Read More
China online travel journal service 117go raises $20 million
News / Online
China online travel journal service 117go raises $20 million
By Karthick Prabu | April 28, 2014
117go, a Chinese trip journal and experience sharing service, has raised $20 million in Series B round... Read More
How engaging are Indian online travel brands on Facebook and Twitter?
News / Online
How engaging are Indian online travel brands on Facebook and Twitter?
By Karthick Prabu | April 28, 2014
India's online travel sector has been action packed recently - with brands such as SpiceJet offering... Read More
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