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Tech-driven boutique brand Life House launches with $40M and plans to bypass OTAs

By Mitra Sorrells | May 22, 2018

A new hotel brand has secured $40 million in funding to develop its boutique hotel product and proprietary technology platform. Read More

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It sucks to launch a travel startup (but you still should)

By Jenny Silber - VoyagerHQ | December 4, 2017

Starting a company in the travel industry is hard. 96% of travel companies fail in the first 5 years (as opposed to the 88% cross-industry standard). Read More

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Influencer engagement: how travel brands can do it right

By Viewpoints | June 2, 2014

"Influencer engagement", the new media evolution of the celebrity endorsement, has been a hot topic for a while now, and understandably so. The idea of having consumer influencers tout your brand o Read More

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How not to use social media for your travel brand after a terrorist attack

By Nick Vivion | April 17, 2013

The tragedy in Boston has left many speechless, queasy and simply out-of-sorts with their place in the world - including some on social media. Read More

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Americans as a whole are taking vacations from Facebook

By Sean O'Neil | February 5, 2013

An authoritative survey finds that Americans are taking breaks from it, and young people are spending less time on the site. Read More

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JetZet adds a layer of social networking to itinerary management

By Sean O'Neil | January 30, 2013

JetZet allows frequent travelers to organize, socialize, and stay updated on a single platform. Read More

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Facebook: 9 fresh examples of how travel marketers can unlock success

By Sean O'Neil | January 29, 2013

Tips from Facebook's travel lead in Europe's DACH region and marketers from major travel companies that have seen high conversion rates from social marketing. Read More

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Woohoo: Whawhee brings together those with similar passions in the real world

By Nick Vivion | January 2, 2013

Whawhee has perhaps one of the more creatively named startups, evoking a bit of Web 2.0 cuteness and that ephemeral rush of new experiences and connections promised by the new service. Read More

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Facebook remains walled off from web-wide privacy controls

By Nick Vivion | November 28, 2012

The industry response to mounting privacy concerns surrounding online advertising, cookies and personal behavior has been self-regulation - but what happens when the number 1 purveyor of display ads on... Read More

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Socializing hotels becomes call-to-arms for LobbyFriend

By Nick Vivion | November 21, 2012

A new startup called LobbyFriend is aiming to make a spontaneous social atmosphere de facto for hotels around the world through a hotel-specific "temporary social network." Read More

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3BaysOver connects travel industry with dedicated professional network

By Nick Vivion | September 4, 2012

3BaysOver aims to unify the travel industry by reducing complexity, increasing connections and nurturing relationships through an online platform dedicated to the travel trade. Read More

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Gen Y versus corporate travel policy - stalemate in an online travel world

By Linda Fox | June 1, 2012

Gen Y workers are by definition online, mobile and demanding. So, what’s the problem – a dynamic, flexible and tech savvy workforce has got to be a good thing, hasn’t it? Read More

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STA and Gap Daemon team up for gap travel push

By Linda Fox | January 16, 2012

Youth travel specialist STA has joined forces with social network Gap Daemon in a deal designed to help both companies tap into the gap travel market. Read More

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mmMule connects locals and travellers with goods exchange service

By Kevin May | October 28, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Australia-based mmMule, a social network for locals to connect with travellers, exchanging goods and experiences. Read More

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Sabre debuts social networking site for travel agents in Germany

By Dennis Schaal | March 8, 2011

Sabre wants travel agents in Germany to get a bit more social as it launched its travel agent social networking platform, AgentStream, in that country. Read More

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