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How destinations should think about social media beyond the noise [INFOGRAPHIC]
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How destinations should think about social media beyond the noise [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | October 1, 2013
We all know travellers (especially of the leisure flavour) are using social networks in some way to... Read More
Big Travel Data Hackathon 2013 - Boston
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Big Travel Data Hackathon 2013 - Boston
By PhocusWire | September 30, 2013
The first ever fully open day of travel hacking on Big Data sets. Join us for hacking and data-driven... Read More
What’s the cost of equipping a plane with wifi?
News / Technology
What’s the cost of equipping a plane with wifi?
By Linda Fox | September 30, 2013
How and what to charge for onboard connectivity is a dilemma for airlines. People are used to free... Read More
Indian airlines and airports must embrace mobile, social and other tech to boost passenger experience
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Indian airlines and airports must embrace mobile, social and other tech to boost passenger experience
By Karthick Prabu | September 30, 2013
Alarm call for Indian airlines - next generation of travellers will prefer technology over human... Read More
Location services: The iPhone 5S just brought travel apps closer to nirvana
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Location services: The iPhone 5S just brought travel apps closer to nirvana
By Viewpoints | September 26, 2013
Location and motion-centric technology in Apple's iPhone 5S could have massive implications for travel... Read More
Thinking outside the (flight) box - how airline wifi is evolving
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Thinking outside the (flight) box - how airline wifi is evolving
By Viewpoints | September 25, 2013
While much attention in travel technology has focused on mobile, social, NDC, meta-search mergers &... Read More
The last-minute hotel market is alive and kicking, HotelQuickly raises $1.2 million funding
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The last-minute hotel market is alive and kicking, HotelQuickly raises $1.2 million funding
By Karthick Prabu | September 24, 2013
HotelQuickly, the last-minute hotel provider remains bullish about the market as it raises $1.2... Read More
Travel planning - why finding the right destination comes before finding the right hotel
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Travel planning - why finding the right destination comes before finding the right hotel
By Viewpoints | September 24, 2013
A good holiday comes together when you find the right destination and the right hotel in it. However,... Read More
FlightView looks to users for state of in-flight WiFi and traveler experience
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FlightView looks to users for state of in-flight WiFi and traveler experience
By Nick Vivion | September 24, 2013
Flight tracker service FlightView recently pushed a survey to their mobile users, focusing on the... Read More
Tap into Asia by building apps for Xiaomi smartphones
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Tap into Asia by building apps for Xiaomi smartphones
By Viewpoints | September 24, 2013
NB: This is viewpoint on Xiaomi is by Diego Saez-Gil, CEO of WeHostels. The media is full of headlines... Read More
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