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Indoor maps are where it's at as Baidu invests $10m in magnetic location firm
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Indoor maps are where it's at as Baidu invests $10m in magnetic location firm
By Linda Fox | September 3, 2014
Chinese search giant Baidu has invested $10 million in Series A funding for IndoorAtlas, a company... Read More
Startup pitch: Trekeffect loops travel planning threads together
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Startup pitch: Trekeffect loops travel planning threads together
By Nick Vivion | September 2, 2014
Trekeffect is a new travel startup tackling a classic area of travel startup-ery: travel planning. The... Read More
How many websites and devices does a consumer use to research travel?
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How many websites and devices does a consumer use to research travel?
By Nick Vivion | September 2, 2014
As devices proliferate, the number of touchpoints for travel research increases. Brands such as... Read More
Uber banned across Germany, temporarily
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Uber banned across Germany, temporarily
By Linda Fox | September 2, 2014
Uber must wonder whether its coming or going in Germany having been slapped with a nationwide... Read More
Six Degrees of separation, possibly less at a Marriott
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Six Degrees of separation, possibly less at a Marriott
By Linda Fox | September 1, 2014
Forget social seating on planes, Marriott Hotels has been working with MIT Mobile Lab Experience to... Read More
American Airlines fares are back on Orbitz
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American Airlines fares are back on Orbitz
By Sean O'Neil | August 29, 2014
Playing hardball apparently works. American Airlines's decision to pull its flights from online travel... Read More
Down 60%, eDreams Odigeo shares try to escape post-IPO nightmare
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Down 60%, eDreams Odigeo shares try to escape post-IPO nightmare
By Sean O'Neil | August 29, 2014
April's initial public offering for eDreams Odigeo quickly became a nightmare when the online travel... Read More
Southwest reveals Listening Center, joining airline push towards real-time comms
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Southwest reveals Listening Center, joining airline push towards real-time comms
By Nick Vivion | August 29, 2014
Southwest Airlines has joined the ranks of carriers such as Atlanta-based Delta Airlines that have... Read More
Inspirato to open physical experience centers to promote luxury rentals
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Inspirato to open physical experience centers to promote luxury rentals
By Nick Vivion | August 29, 2014
In a real-time marketing twist, luxury vacation rental company Inspirato has opened a series of... Read More
Startup pitch: RM8 connects hostels to guests within cohesive tech ecosystem
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Startup pitch: RM8 connects hostels to guests within cohesive tech ecosystem
By Nick Vivion | August 29, 2014
Hostels are not a popular target for travel startups, given that industry consolidation has led to... Read More
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