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China online travel journal service 117go raises $20 million
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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?
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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
Getting your head (and brand) around the new Twitter
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Getting your head (and brand) around the new Twitter
By PhocusWire | April 25, 2014
SOCIAL: Twitter, with more than one eye on what Facebook is doing, is finally changing its look and... Read More
Startup pitch: HipTraveler is doggedly chasing a visual way to plan trips
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Startup pitch: HipTraveler is doggedly chasing a visual way to plan trips
By Sean O'Neil | April 25, 2014
HipTraveler.com is a trip-planning startup based in Los Angeles. Its distinctive hallmarks are its... Read More
The state of startups: China leads in Asia, vacation rental segment is hot in Europe
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The state of startups: China leads in Asia, vacation rental segment is hot in Europe
By Viewpoints | April 25, 2014
Travel startup activity is surging in Asia. The Asia Pacific (APAC) travel market is maturing,... Read More
Big Data in travel... pondering a bigger picture
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Big Data in travel... pondering a bigger picture
By Viewpoints | April 24, 2014
Tnooz is running a panel about Big Data in Travel at the upcoming New York Travel Festival, where I am... Read More
Four Seasons takes off into a new vertical with branded private jet
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Four Seasons takes off into a new vertical with branded private jet
By Nick Vivion | April 24, 2014
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Opportunities and challenges for metasearch marketing with hotels
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Opportunities and challenges for metasearch marketing with hotels
By Viewpoints | April 24, 2014
As hotels continue their efforts to keep up with latest and greatest in electronic distribution, the... Read More
Spain plans to lure back tourists, theTrainline pushes app, and more
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Spain plans to lure back tourists, theTrainline pushes app, and more
By PhocusWire | April 24, 2014
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel MARKETING in tourism and hospitality... Read More
TripAdvisor study: Wifi, deals and price influence travel decisions, Asia leads in mobile
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TripAdvisor study: Wifi, deals and price influence travel decisions, Asia leads in mobile
By Karthick Prabu | April 23, 2014
While mobile seems to appear as a key channel in travel industry, it still hasn't made its mark when... Read More
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