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TravelRepublic unveils first new site design in seven years

By Kevin May | April 26, 2011

European online travel agency TravelRepublic has abandoned its unofficial "don't fix it if it isn't broken" mantra and revealed its first major redesign for seven years. Read More

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Orbitz and Gogobot like the Facebook send button

By Dennis Schaal | April 25, 2011

If you liked the Facebook like button, then perhaps you'll like the new send button, as well. Read More

Qantas and the John Travolta safety video - prepare for a social media storm

By Kevin May | March 21, 2011

Qantas is probably holding its breath for a backlash on the web after it emerged that a new John Travolta-fronted air safety video had angered cabin crew and pilots. Read More

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Using social media to boost New Zealand tourism after deadly earthquake

By Kevin May | March 21, 2011

Interesting idea from a group of travel bloggers aimed at raising the profile of New Zealand following the massive earthquake in the city of Christchurch in February 2011. Read More

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Peeling back the onion on travel social media intelligence services

By Viewpoints | March 18, 2011

About a year ago, we began looking at the competitive landscape of Social Media Intelligence (SMI), aka Social Media Monitoring, tools to advise a software company’s strategy to build its own service. Read More

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IgoUgo brings video player and travel planning to your Facebook wall

By Dennis Schaal | March 18, 2011

IgoUgo embarked on a seemingly novel Facebook and video strategy today by bringing video players with destination content directly to your Facebook wall. Read More

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Tourism Ireland unveils Facebook game, on St Patrick's Day of course

By Kevin May | March 17, 2011

On a day when the number of people with Irish roots suddenly soars into the hundreds of millions, Tourism Ireland has launched its own Farmville-style game for Facebook. Read More

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After Steven Slater social media episode, JetBlue sponsors Catch Me If You Can

By Dennis Schaal | March 16, 2011

A little more than half a year after fed-up JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater scurried down an emergency chute, the airline is promoting the new Broadway musical Catch Me If You Can. Read More

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Top 20 things every travel agent should do right now, online and offline

By Viewpoints | March 16, 2011

In recent months, some industry research reports found that more consumers are now inclined to use a good travel agent, reversing a downward trend. Read More

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Expedia wants to be the most helpful travel companion via Facebook

By Kevin May | March 14, 2011

Sizeable and interesting upgrade to Expedia's presence on Facebook today with the simultaneous launch in the US and UK of a new Trip Companion service. Read More

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TLabs Showcase - Woomark

By Kevin May | March 14, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Italy-based Woomark, a travel social network focused on location services planning. Read More

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Mexico Tourism Board battles Texas in social media over Spring Break advisory

By Dennis Schaal | March 10, 2011

The Mexico Tourism Board has taken to YouTube, Twitter and PR Newswire to counter a Texas Department of Public Safety advisory "urging Spring Breakers to avoid traveling to Mexico because of continued... Read More

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Why travel marketers need to understand those coming after Gen-Y

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | March 8, 2011

A common topic bounced around the industry focuses on what will be the most important marketing channels in travel. Read More

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Samsung targets social travel with Tripper service for mobile

By Daniele Beccari | March 7, 2011

South Korean electronics giant Samsung is planning to launch a social travel review service for its handsets called Tripper. Read More

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Virgin closes Vtravelled social network, promises relaunch with new focus

By Kevin May | March 3, 2011

Virgin Atlantic is to shut its Vtravelled social network for at least six months as it attempts to overhaul the service with an eye on loyalty rewards and gaming. Read More

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