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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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Inbed.me brings social media twist to bookings for hostels and couch shares

By Kevin May | January 3, 2012

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Columbia-based Inbed.me, a social booking site for hostels, couches and other budget accommodation providers. Read More

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Where next with technology for tourism boards and destination marketing organisations?

By Viewpoints | December 30, 2011

In late 2010, we interviewed 650 destination marketing organizations to determine what they had in the way of tools for delivering web content to visitors. Read More

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Travel bloggers - time to stop navel gazing and get on with the job. Please

By Kevin May | December 23, 2011

The early to mid-1990s saw an explosion of exciting, creative and independent (indie, not signed to major record labels) bands in the UK. Read More

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More Twitter woes for Qantas as comedian tells toilet tale

By Linda Fox | December 23, 2011

Qantas top executives are right back in the eye of a social media storm this week as comedian Alan Davies spreads his own personal experience across Twitter. Read More

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Carnival unveils ad campaign to entice cruise rookies

By Dennis Schaal | December 22, 2011

Carnival Cruise Lines is kicking off a multi-channel ad campaign geared to attract legions of cruise newbies. Read More

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So where can the industry turn to for a dose of Fake Review Optimisation? Many places

By Viewpoints | December 21, 2011

Almost a month on since my series of posts on Fake Review Optimization, there is some still scepticism out there about the concept and its impact in travel. Read More