Sean O'Neil News

Thomas Cook tests virtual reality holidays, thanks to Oculus
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Thomas Cook tests virtual reality holidays, thanks to Oculus
By Sean O'Neil | August 12, 2014
Thomas Cook's nineteenth-century passion for the theatre of selling travel has not only survived but... Read More
Couchsurfing's new CEO is optimistic, as Erik Blachford and Joel Cutler join board
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Couchsurfing's new CEO is optimistic, as Erik Blachford and Joel Cutler join board
By Sean O'Neil | August 11, 2014
Last autumn, the board of Couchsurfing met to review Tony Espinoza's stormy tenure as CEO. The travel... Read More
Priceline earnings: Profit and revenue shine in the first half
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Priceline earnings: Profit and revenue shine in the first half
By Sean O'Neil | August 11, 2014
Priceline Group reported its second quarter earnings this morning, US time. The topline: Looking at... Read More
How this piece of paper will change travel marketing forever
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How this piece of paper will change travel marketing forever
By Nick Vivion | August 8, 2014
Finally, a piece of travel marketing technology worthy of writing about: a piece of cold, hard, and... Read More
Hey B&B, hotel, and holiday rental sites: Wix now has a cheap booking widget
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Hey B&B, hotel, and holiday rental sites: Wix now has a cheap booking widget
By Sean O'Neil | August 8, 2014
It was 1995 when Paul Graham -- who has since become famous by creating the Y Combinator startup... Read More
Skypicker, a flight search start-up, accelerates growth and may add a B2B play
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Skypicker, a flight search start-up, accelerates growth and may add a B2B play
By Sean O'Neil | August 7, 2014
Cheap flight search engine Skypicker says it is finding a growth niche in youth and budget travelers... Read More
Thoughts on BYOD from a mobile industry stakeholder
News / Technology
Thoughts on BYOD from a mobile industry stakeholder
By Nick Vivion | August 7, 2014
Mobile network Sprint has dropped its hat into the long-running BYOD conversation with an on-topic... Read More
Sabre reports drop in debt due to IPO amid profit growth
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Sabre reports drop in debt due to IPO amid profit growth
By Nick Vivion | August 7, 2014
While overall adjusted revenue dipped 6.2%, Sabre posted strong revenue growth in EBTIDA in the second... Read More
Social Tables stakes out $8 million to bolster hospitality product
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Social Tables stakes out $8 million to bolster hospitality product
By Nick Vivion | August 6, 2014
Special event diagramming and management startup Social Tables, which has been making the conference... Read More
Opportunities in video marketing remain, as brands become media companies
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Opportunities in video marketing remain, as brands become media companies
By Nick Vivion | August 6, 2014
Consumers increasingly perceive brands as media companies, a perception that is both fueled by... Read More
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