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Google gets into recommendations on the go with its updated Maps app for Android

By Sean O'Neil | July 11, 2013

Google has updated its Maps app for Android devices. The app's new Explore feature suggests places to eat, shop, and sleep for travelers on the go. Offline maps have also been restored. Read More

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Know ye genotype: How to predict future behavior from past social media use

By Nick Vivion | July 10, 2013

Researchers from the University of California have come up with a novel approach to predictive analysis by parsing past behavior on social media. Read More

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Next phase dreamed up for Is Japan Cool campaign

By Linda Fox | July 8, 2013

If high-tech toilets and next gen vending machines were among those voted most cool in ANA's Is Japan Cool campaign last year, what will this latest phase bring? Read More

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THIS is social: Every service you need to know right now in one graphic

By Nick Vivion | July 2, 2013

Change is the only constant in the online frontier of social media, which is documented by the latest iteration of Brian Solis' Conversation Prism. Read More

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To share or not to share: more than half would in return for personalisation [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Linda Fox | July 1, 2013

Here's an interesting study that demonstrates how willing people are to share their personal information on social networks as well as with other websites Read More

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UPDATED: Intellectual property mayhem: the curious tale of two travelers, a quirky idea and a corporation

By Nick Vivion | June 25, 2013

The hashtag makeitright has been trending in recent days in the travel Twittersphere, as what appears to be a rather curious stand-off between a travel blogger and large company has unfolded. Read More

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Adara joins Facebook Exchange, deepens utility for travel brands

By Nick Vivion | June 24, 2013

Travel data provider Adara is deepening the utility of Facebook Exchange for travel brands by offering integrated re-targeting that allows travel brands to follow hot leads from around the Web onto... Read More

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Tree of (social media) life comes to Singapore airport

By Karthick Prabu | June 20, 2013

Airport officials in Singapore are leaving no stone unturned when it comes to trying to engage with passengers digitally as they pass through the terminals. Read More

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Klout scores and social media impressions - a bit of a joke or a genuine currency in marketing?

By Kevin May | June 4, 2013

"Oh, great - so my business class lounge is going to be full of social media gurus now?" - this is a flippant paraphrasing of comments after an airline said it would be rewarding social media... Read More

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How travel brands are cruising along social media

By Viewpoints | June 4, 2013

Today, planning a holiday has apparently become a cake walk, thanks to the numerous online travel services. Read More

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Expedia focuses on the underdog in summer push

By Linda Fox | May 30, 2013

Expedia will begin a new television advertising campaign on Monday with the strapline 'Travel Yourself Interesting'. Read More

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Fiz wants to champion places via crowd wisdom and user-generated content

By Linda Fox | May 16, 2013

Fiz is looking to tap into the big data, geo-location and social graph trends out there to bring together leisure time, longer travel and social content Read More