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What travel activities users perform on mobile [INFOGRAPHIC]
News / Technology
What travel activities users perform on mobile [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Karthick Prabu | December 16, 2013
After seeing a travel ad or a video in mobile, 74% of people would request for more information about... Read More
Brands want users to realise potential of mobile travel - so promos might help
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Brands want users to realise potential of mobile travel - so promos might help
By Karthick Prabu | December 16, 2013
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GDS data shows impact of Typhoon Haiyan on leisure bookings
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GDS data shows impact of Typhoon Haiyan on leisure bookings
By Karthick Prabu | December 16, 2013
Typhoon Haiyan, known locally as Typhoon Yolanda, was the biggest cyclone to hit the Philippines to... Read More
What the business travel community can expect to pay in 2014 [INFOGRAPHIC]
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What the business travel community can expect to pay in 2014 [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2013
American Express Global Business Travel has been doing some number crunching to find out what... Read More
Abu Dhabi to include hotel online reviews to classify hotel star ratings
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Abu Dhabi to include hotel online reviews to classify hotel star ratings
By Karthick Prabu | December 15, 2013
In what is claimed to be an industry first, Abu Dhabi has announced a plan to include online reviews... Read More
Back to the drawing board to design a better Windows 8
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Back to the drawing board to design a better Windows 8
By PhocusWire | December 14, 2013
SYSTEMS: Desktop operating systems are at a bit of a crossroads as creators try to marry new processes... Read More
Lessons in social media via great writers from history
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Lessons in social media via great writers from history
By PhocusWire | December 13, 2013
SOCIAL: Using social media such as Twitter and Facebook is, let's face it, a relatively modern... Read More
Starwood launches Guest Gallery system using Instagram photos
News / Technology
Starwood launches Guest Gallery system using Instagram photos
By Karthick Prabu | December 13, 2013
With the recent integration of Starwood Hotel properties with Instagram, guest pictures will now be... Read More
No let up in Russian online travel as more acquisitions and funding announced
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No let up in Russian online travel as more acquisitions and funding announced
By Linda Fox | December 13, 2013
The online travel space in Russia is seeing a week of deals with Excursiopedia announcing its... Read More
Eye-tracking shows where users are focused in search: on Google products
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Eye-tracking shows where users are focused in search: on Google products
By Kevin May | December 13, 2013
Interesting data has been released as part of an ongoing campaign to persuade regulators that they... Read More
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