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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

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Part Two of Two: Social media in travel 2012 - Beyond reviews

By Viewpoints | December 20, 2011

Part One focused on thinking beyond reviews and ratings and the benefits of setting up forums and discussion boards within your website. Read More

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Part One of Two: Social media in travel 2012 - Beyond reviews

By Viewpoints | December 20, 2011

Reviews are so 2010. They were THE must-have for your website a couple of years ago and are still vital, but now your online visitor demands more Read More

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MyGola raises $1M from Blumberg Capital and Silicon Valley celeb Dave McClure

By Kevin May | December 19, 2011

India and US-based travel planning service MyGola has been wooing some of the high profile figures on the West Coast investment scene, capturing $1 million in funding today. Read More

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Rough guide to new Top Level Domain names [VIDEO]

By Kevin May | December 15, 2011

It would be reasonably fair to say that the looming introduction of new Top Level Domain names across the web has yet to set the travel industry on fire. Read More

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Why the social travel model will never fully work

By Viewpoints | December 15, 2011

I had drinks with my mate Jack (name changed to protect the innocent) at the weekend. Read More

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Expedia upgrades Facebook app with wish list

By Linda Fox | December 15, 2011

Expedia has updated its Trip Companion application for Facebook to include a wishlist feature as well as both professionally generated content and consumer reviews. Read More

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Karibu Games wants to bring gaming into the heart of online travel

By Kevin May | December 15, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Spain-based Karibu Games, a gaming development company targeting travel, tourism and hospitality brands. Read More

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Kayak leaves All-American Muslim reality show, apologizes, initial explanation falls short

By Dennis Schaal | December 14, 2011

Kayak will not continue to advertise on the TLC reality show All-American Muslim and finds itself in a social media storm over its decision. Read More

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Topguest checks-in and gets acquired by ezRez Software

By Dennis Schaal | December 13, 2011

Social media check-in and loyalty service Topguest has been acquired by ezRez Software, which counts major loyalty programs among its clients. Read More

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