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There is a strange disturbance in the force (that would be the airline industry)

By Viewpoints | August 21, 2013

In the airline business, there’s always been tension between the forces in a company such as marketing... Read More

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WebJet fall leaves door open for Wotif - Top Australia travel websites, July 2013

By PhocusWire | August 12, 2013

Fun and games at the top of the list of leading travel websites in Australia as Wotif breathes deeply... Read More

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Newly minted Hotel Urbano has a way to go - Top Brazil travel websites, July 2013

By PhocusWire | August 9, 2013

Newbie Hotel Urbano might have scored a massive $20 million funding round this week but its rivals in... Read More

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Wotif loses ground to Expedia - Top New Zealand travel websites, July 2013

By PhocusWire | August 7, 2013

The gap between Expedia and Wotif at the top of the list of leading travel websites in New Zealand has... Read More

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Thomson and Thomas Cook retain prime positions - Top UK travel websites, July 2013

By PhocusWire | August 7, 2013

Online travel agencies are continuing to look on jealously as the traditionalists in the guise of... Read More

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TripAdvisor raising the game for Business Listings with rates, availability and booking service

By Linda Fox | July 9, 2013

TripAdvisor is days away from unveiling a new service for its Business Listings customers called... Read More

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Is travel at a do or die moment in big data?

By Linda Fox | June 26, 2013

While there might already be fatigue at the overuse of the term 'big data' now is the time to act if... Read More

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Stats on TripAdvisor's integration with Facebook Login and OpenGraph

By Nick Vivion | June 17, 2013

Facebook has featured TripAdvisor in their latest case study, which demonstrates how a well-integrated... Read More

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Holland reminds everyone how cool it is, scores massive hit on YouTube [VIDEO]

By Kevin May | May 21, 2013

Tourism bosses in Holland are celebrating after capturing nearly three quarters of a million hits in... Read More

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Thomas Cook axes real agents but taps Triporati for discovery and online tips

By Linda Fox | May 17, 2013

Just days after First Choice released its 'Happiness Included' online service, Thomas Cook gives us... Read More

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