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Digital Santa gives WestJet passengers a surprise gift [VIDEO]
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Digital Santa gives WestJet passengers a surprise gift [VIDEO]
By Karthick Prabu | December 10, 2013
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Google allows travellers to create their own StreetView
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Google allows travellers to create their own StreetView
By Karthick Prabu | December 10, 2013
A new feature from Google has taken on the existing customised StreetView service for brands so users... Read More
Brands to display Google+ posts on ads across Google network
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Brands to display Google+ posts on ads across Google network
By PhocusWire | December 10, 2013
MARKETING: Some argue that Google has been and will always be on the back foot when it comes its own... Read More
Disney parks receive more Facebook check-ins than any other commercial travel attractions
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Disney parks receive more Facebook check-ins than any other commercial travel attractions
By Sean O'Neil | December 9, 2013
Social network Facebook has released a list of global hotspots with the most check-ins in 2013, and... Read More
Hotel flash sales are often more "flash" than "sale", finds study
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Hotel flash sales are often more "flash" than "sale", finds study
By Karthick Prabu | December 9, 2013
How much do you really save when you make a booking through one of the flash/private sale sites like... Read More
KLM logs another socially fueled holiday win with Wannagives
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KLM logs another socially fueled holiday win with Wannagives
By Nick Vivion | December 9, 2013
KLM has long been known for pushing the boundaries defining hospitality and the airline experience.... Read More
How much is your Visit domain name worth?
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How much is your Visit domain name worth?
By Viewpoints | December 9, 2013
Since the very earliest examples of destination internet marketing, the Visitsomewhere.com domain name... Read More
Eurostar taps up bloggers for new video campaign
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Eurostar taps up bloggers for new video campaign
By Kevin May | December 9, 2013
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Nine strategies to win in the China travel industry
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Nine strategies to win in the China travel industry
By Karthick Prabu | December 9, 2013
By 2030, 49% of all passenger traffic globally will be within Asia-Pacific or between the region and... Read More
Marriott website leads other hotel brands for usage and awareness
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Marriott website leads other hotel brands for usage and awareness
By Karthick Prabu | December 8, 2013
A hotel's website is a key and indispensable sales channel. So how do some of the leading chains on... Read More
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