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The social web for hotels in 2012 - review and reputation management [Part 2 of 3]

By Josiah Mackenzie | January 12, 2012

In the first article in this series, we looked at technologies that were important in the past year, and how they might play a big role in the year ahead. Read More

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Best opportunities on the social web for hotels (and others) in 2012 [Part 1 of 3]

By Josiah Mackenzie | January 11, 2012

Niels Bohr once said: "Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future." Read More

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Two tourism industry problems that travel bloggers can solve

By Alex Bainbridge | January 11, 2012

The profession of travel blogging is apparently on the rise (defined as those who find employment through writing travel blogs). Read More

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GlobeTrotr combines social travel planning with members-only model

By Kevin May | January 10, 2012

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based GlobeTrotr, a members-only social travel planning platform. Read More

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EpicMix adds social media to RFID technology for ski trips

By Kevin May | January 9, 2012

Interesting enhancements to the EpicMix platform launched to pretty wide acclaim in 2010 - skiers can now share the entire experience on their social networks with a swish of an RFID tag. Read More

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Designing the perfect travel alert and advice service for government websites

By Viewpoints | January 9, 2012

The UK government’s Foreign Office is testing a new online "Traffic Light" system for travel advice - but it does not go far enough. Read More

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Expedia sees advantages in Google Hotel Finder participation

By Dennis Schaal | January 6, 2012

Expedia is seeing some advantages in its Google Hotel Finder participation. Read More

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Reinventing Yahoo, version 804: Start by buying TripAdvisor

By Viewpoints | January 6, 2012

I have learned many things as a chronicler of the digital media industry over the last decade plus. Read More

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TUI uses Yammer to bring private social network to agents and operators

By Kevin May | January 6, 2012

Interesting idea from TUI Travel to embrace web tools to improve relationships between its tour operating brands and retail travel agents, using private social network Yammer. Read More

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VisitBritain asks public to invite friends and family in latest campaign

By Linda Fox | January 5, 2012

VisitBritain is providing the public with tools on Facebook and other media to help promote the destination to friends and relatives. Read More

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Expedia hones in on ski with Snow Companion app for Facebook

By Linda Fox | January 5, 2012

Expedia has adapted its Facebook Trip Companion application into a Snow Companion service Read More

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Online traffic light system for travel safety advice is good but needs refining

By Viewpoints | January 5, 2012

Interesting developments in the world of the official travel advice on the internet issued by governments. Read More

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Tripsy uses the mobile to create a virtual passport of travel experiences

By Kevin May | January 5, 2012

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based Tripsy, an iPhone application which captures images and video and turns them into a virtual passport of a trip. Read More

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Was the magical border-crossing iPad just a hoax?

By Dennis Schaal | January 4, 2012

The tech world is hungry for iPad news and the press gobbled up a story about a Canadian citizen from Montreal who says he crossed into the US from Quebec and got past border control agents armed with... Read More

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Was Uber over the top with New Year demand pricing?

By Dennis Schaal | January 4, 2012

Uber is reportedly handing out refunds or credits on a case-by-case basis after facing a social media firestorm on New Year's eve over its "surge pricing" for on-demand car service. Read More

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