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It's Friday: Do you know where your vacation days are?
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It's Friday: Do you know where your vacation days are?
By Nick Vivion | February 21, 2014
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Go Israel goes interactive with new video marketing campaign
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Go Israel goes interactive with new video marketing campaign
By Nick Vivion | February 20, 2014
The latest tourism board to test the interactive waters is Go Israel, who has created a... Read More
Tencent snaps up a fifth of Chinese review service Dianping
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Tencent snaps up a fifth of Chinese review service Dianping
By Karthick Prabu | February 20, 2014
Asian internet giant Tencent has taken a 20% stake in Dianping, a Yelp-like local review and rating... Read More
Startup pitch: Secret Earth takes three-step approach to trip planning
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Startup pitch: Secret Earth takes three-step approach to trip planning
By Linda Fox | February 20, 2014
After working long hours in the corporate world followed by long hours online trying to plan... Read More
VisitBritain campaign wants you to make some noise
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VisitBritain campaign wants you to make some noise
By Linda Fox | February 19, 2014
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Why iBeacon takes consumer-brand interaction to a new level
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Why iBeacon takes consumer-brand interaction to a new level
By PhocusWire | February 19, 2014
DEVICES: The opportunity to have a better way of communicating with consumers on-the-go is, from a... Read More
Latest Google Maps evolution makes a meta to the world
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Latest Google Maps evolution makes a meta to the world
By Nick Vivion | February 19, 2014
Google is rapidly iterating and consolidating its product line, sunsetting services and finally gluing... Read More
Booking on mobile? Of course, say more than a third of Americans under 34
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Booking on mobile? Of course, say more than a third of Americans under 34
By Nick Vivion | February 19, 2014
The tsunami of mobile bookings has been heading for the digital shore for several years now, with some... Read More
GoCanada catalyzes Calgary with a sexy social take on patriotic pride
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GoCanada catalyzes Calgary with a sexy social take on patriotic pride
By Nick Vivion | February 19, 2014
The Calgary Hotel Association is tapping into the Olympic spirit with a custom website aimed at... Read More
Who needs windows on aircraft when you can have giant video screens!
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Who needs windows on aircraft when you can have giant video screens!
By Karthick Prabu | February 18, 2014
Engineering and design have, until now, restricted what air passengers can see out of their windows.... Read More
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