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Media and PR

Triposo syncs smartphone and tablet trip guides in 2.0 upgrade

Triposo realizes that one mobile device isn’t enough for most modern travelers and pushes users’ bookmarks from tablet to smartphone to be used with its localized travel data on the go.

Skift | 12 years ago

Triposo syncs smartphone and tablet trip guides in 2.0 upgrade

Airlines

Alitalia agrees to honor super cheap tickets bought during computer glitch

A glitch is a profit death sentence for airlines from El Al to United who are pressured to honor sales via social media; however, Alitalia scraped by without having to honor the tickets acquired for free.

The Daily Telegraph | 12 years ago

Alitalia agrees to honor super cheap tickets bought during computer glitch

Airlines

Discount airline fined for not letting customers unsubscribe from mailing lists

It took an AU$110,000 fine for Tiger Airways to learn the difference between persistently reaching out to customers and spam.

Skift | 12 years ago

Media and PR

Rick Steves aghast at the power of TripAdvisor and booking sites over hotels

Rick Steves points out that TripAdvisor and online travel agencies such as Booking.com and Venere can have a negative impact on small hotels, but commenters come back at him pointing out that he can wield undue influence, as well.

Skift | 12 years ago

Online Travel

Travel-industry marketing startup Vizury closes $9 million round of funding

Nokia's VC fund had been looking to invest in the advertising industry and found a good match in helping Vizury expand its online marketing tools to additional countries in Asia and South America.

Skift | 12 years ago

Tourism

The first look inside The Shard in London, the EU’s tallest building

London is captivated with its own skyline from Primrose Hill to the London Eye and its newest addition adds a hotel, restaurants, digital telescopes, and superlative height to enhance the view.

John O'Ceallaigh, The Telegraph | 12 years ago

The first look inside The Shard in London, the EU’s tallest building

Hotels

How to design a regular bedroom and make it feel like a real hotel

With the rise of Airbnb and homestays, regular folk are learning the little touches that transform a personal bedroom into a room where any guest can feel comfortable (and even a little pampered).

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

More international flyers are headed to South America through Orlando’s Airport

Orlando is the third fastest growing airport in number of international passengers offering a variety of business opportunities, especially for countries wishing to reach Latin American populations.

Skift | 12 years ago

Cruises

Carnival Corp. joins the cruise industry in ordering more new ships

It’s customary for cruise companies to order ships in batches to renew the fleet every few years, but the recent burst in orders may also be attributed to shipyard’s willingness to cut rates to increase business.

Skift | 12 years ago

Carnival Corp. joins the cruise industry in ordering more new ships

Airlines

DOT advisory panel dodges airline fee issue

Airlines shouldn't play games and must fully disclose their fees on airline websites and in advertising, but to require airlines to sell their wares through travel agencies would be a huge step backward.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 12 years ago

Business Travel

Holiday Inn celebrates 60 years with launch of varied marketing campaign

Holiday Inn will need branding beyond comfort to draw guests, which is why IHG is also working on a mobile check-in platform and assigning employees to specifically assist business travelers in 2013.

Skift | 12 years ago

Holiday Inn celebrates 60 years with launch of varied marketing campaign