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Review data shows what needy Super Bowl fans want from hotels
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Review data shows what needy Super Bowl fans want from hotels
By Karthick Prabu | January 2, 2014
Super Bowl travellers write more reviews during the game period, and they expect great food, quiet... Read More
Coming after the news... the weather (and a social bonanza)
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Coming after the news... the weather (and a social bonanza)
By PhocusWire | January 2, 2014
SOCIAL: Marketers have always used the seasons and long-range weather forecasts to help with product... Read More
Egypt photo farce shows why in 2013 we finally broke the web
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Egypt photo farce shows why in 2013 we finally broke the web
By PhocusWire | December 31, 2013
SOCIAL: Facebook and Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram, and countless other social networks, have... Read More
13 from 2013 - what were the most popular articles on Tnooz?
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13 from 2013 - what were the most popular articles on Tnooz?
By PhocusWire | December 31, 2013
The evolving demographic and needs of the modern traveller (encapsulated in the concept of the Gen-Y... Read More
Airbnb quietly removes Birdbnb promotion after HomeAway legal action
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Airbnb quietly removes Birdbnb promotion after HomeAway legal action
By Kevin May | December 30, 2013
It looks like the threat of legal action has seen Airbnb's Birdhouse promotion fly away - the $2... Read More
Error 404 pages on travel websites - on-brand, creative and fun
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Error 404 pages on travel websites - on-brand, creative and fun
By Karthick Prabu | December 30, 2013
Never leave your customers with a sad face, even if you have to show a Error 404 page in your website.... Read More
Ashton Kutcher on the art of investing in tech brands
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Ashton Kutcher on the art of investing in tech brands
By PhocusWire | December 30, 2013
STARTUPS: Attracting a heavyweight supporter to a startup can be both a benefit and a curse,... Read More
Reporter favourites of 2013 - Karthick Prabu
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Reporter favourites of 2013 - Karthick Prabu
By Karthick Prabu | December 30, 2013
Hotel takes action against an online reviewer, longevity of last-minute mobile hotel booking services,... Read More
HomeAway urges Airbnb to admit bad judgement over Birdhouse ad
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HomeAway urges Airbnb to admit bad judgement over Birdhouse ad
By Kevin May | December 27, 2013
[video_popup width="805" height="454" video_link="http://www.youtube.com/embed/QJpMk8uuvo"... Read More
Benefits and challenges for mobile payment for airlines
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Benefits and challenges for mobile payment for airlines
By Karthick Prabu | December 27, 2013
Mobile payments at airlines are now a key area of focus, with 57% of carriers estimating it will drive... Read More
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