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Google Bypass releases early figures, no moans from Google
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Google Bypass releases early figures, no moans from Google
By Kevin May | October 4, 2010
Much interest a month ago in the launch of a personal affiliate scheme on Facebook that allows users to get rewards for recommending travel products to friends. Read More
TripAdvisor defamation pact widens to include attractions and rentals
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TripAdvisor defamation pact widens to include attractions and rentals
By Kevin May | October 1, 2010
The company behind a legal challenge to TripAdvisor over alleged defamatory reviews says scope for the action will include more than just property owners. Read More
Is this the best cruise agency website in the world?
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Is this the best cruise agency website in the world?
By Kevin May | September 24, 2010
Cruise operators have done plenty to spruce up their websites in recent years yet innovation amongst the online travel agencies has been less prominent. Read More
How Google Instant can affect hotels
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How Google Instant can affect hotels
By Viewpoints | September 24, 2010
So Google Instant has set the worlds of digital marketing and search engine optimisation on edge - yet again - as real-time search finally arrives. Read More
Google Instant is just the beginning in the search revolution in travel
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Google Instant is just the beginning in the search revolution in travel
By Tim Hughes | September 23, 2010
Search is 16 years old and it is changing - in fact, we are entering a period where search companies are going to push and be pulled. Read More
Legal case against TripAdvisor intensifies, comment posters also in spotlight
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Legal case against TripAdvisor intensifies, comment posters also in spotlight
By Kevin May | September 22, 2010
The threatened legal action against TripAdvisor has stepped up a gear with details emerging on strategy and a threat to also pursue those behind alleged defamatory comments. Read More
TUI admits HolidaysUncovered hit by web security attack
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TUI admits HolidaysUncovered hit by web security attack
By Kevin May | September 20, 2010
TUI Travel-owned user review site Holidays Uncovered suffered a security breach last week, impacting on how the site appeared in search engines. Read More
TripAdvisor legal threat group reaches 300 hotels
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TripAdvisor legal threat group reaches 300 hotels
By Kevin May | September 9, 2010
Over 300 hotels are now involved in a potential legal action against TripAdvisor, a figure which has doubled in just four days since the initial group was first revealed. Read More
Legal threat against TripAdvisor includes 120 hotels and counting
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Legal threat against TripAdvisor includes 120 hotels and counting
By Kevin May | September 6, 2010
The company representing over a hundred hoteliers threatening legal action against TripAdvisor is preparing for a transatlantic assault on the user review giant. Read More
Is this the Google Travel logo?
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Is this the Google Travel logo?
By Kevin May | September 6, 2010
GoogleTravelUK is the Twitter handle used by the travel team in London, sharing its own datapoints and other useful information it finds on the web. Read More
Why Google has more to fear in travel than just regulators
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Why Google has more to fear in travel than just regulators
By Alex Bainbridge | September 2, 2010
Okay, so we now know plenty about Google, ITA Software and that acquisition story. But is it important? Read More
Booking air tickets on websites: The musical
By Kevin May | August 27, 2010
Just for fun. Funny skit from Fascinating Aida about the perils of search and booking cheap air fares on the web. Read More
Google Bypass: A travel affiliate scheme through Facebook
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Google Bypass: A travel affiliate scheme through Facebook
By Kevin May | August 25, 2010
OnHolidayGroup launched Google Bypass this week in a bid to reward Facebook users with a commission for travel leads, instead of paying advertising fees to Google. Read More
1984 in 2010: How Google is watching every move
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1984 in 2010: How Google is watching every move
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | August 25, 2010
Sometimes I feel like a giant lab rat online - in a maze with a bunch of super beings observing my every move and then controlling what I can and cannot do. Read More
The changing face of the travel consumer in Asia
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The changing face of the travel consumer in Asia
By Siew Hoon Yeoh | August 24, 2010
Consumers in Asia are wielding more power than ever before, triggering the biggest change in the regional travel market over the last decade. Read More
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