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Webjet pushes ahead of Wotif - Top Australia travel websites, September 2013
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Webjet pushes ahead of Wotif - Top Australia travel websites, September 2013
By PhocusWire | October 27, 2013
After winning back top spot in August, Webjet has consolidated its lead at the top of the Australia... Read More
Importance of digital supply chain in airline industry
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Importance of digital supply chain in airline industry
By Viewpoints | October 25, 2013
One of the most fascinating things that technology has done for people is create a digital version of... Read More
Volume of hotel reviews in the US has dropped, while overall guest satisfaction has increased
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Volume of hotel reviews in the US has dropped, while overall guest satisfaction has increased
By Nick Vivion | October 25, 2013
In the United States, the volume of user-generated hotel reviews has dropped, while the average... Read More
Stop thinking of mobile as a separate channel - it affects your performance
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Stop thinking of mobile as a separate channel - it affects your performance
By Viewpoints | October 25, 2013
A question that we are repeatedly asked by clients, new to performance marketing, is: "Should we build... Read More
BizTweet helps airlines take control of Twitter communications
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BizTweet helps airlines take control of Twitter communications
By Linda Fox | October 25, 2013
Here's a nifty Twitter-based service which means airlines don't have to dedicate teams of people to... Read More
Startup pitch: Tripoto enables travellers to make money by structuring their travel stories
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Startup pitch: Tripoto enables travellers to make money by structuring their travel stories
By Karthick Prabu | October 25, 2013
India-based startup Tripoto focuses on the travel planning/inspiration stage of a trip. In Tripoto,... Read More
Fall shakeup in travel patterns shows thriving leisure travel
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Fall shakeup in travel patterns shows thriving leisure travel
By Nick Vivion | October 24, 2013
Business travel is struggling to return as the fall season checks in, according to the latest travel... Read More
TripAdvisor says no plans to become an OTA, happy to remain booking facilitator
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TripAdvisor says no plans to become an OTA, happy to remain booking facilitator
By Karthick Prabu | October 24, 2013
TripAdvisor has moved quickly to reassure quite possibly the entire hospitality sector and world of... Read More
How a hotel chain made $2 million using social media
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How a hotel chain made $2 million using social media
By Kevin May | October 24, 2013
One of the most common questions about social media in the travel industry often includes those rather... Read More
The true next generation traveler leaves Facebook, turns to Twitter, Instagram
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The true next generation traveler leaves Facebook, turns to Twitter, Instagram
By Nick Vivion | October 23, 2013
The next generation traveler is always a topic of great interest in the travel industry (see here and... Read More
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