travel

Ctrip empowers MakeMyTrip in mobile

FLUSHED with funds from Ctrip International’s US$180 million investment in it, MakeMyTrip (MMT) is surging ahead with the goal of being the dominant player in the mobile and accommodation space. […]

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Google overhauls its travel search interface for mobile

  NB: This is a viewpoint by Matthew Barker of I&I Travel Media. Another day, another search engine optimization (SEO) wobble. In late January, Google released a major re-design of […]

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Healthy competition in the northern Emirates

  The Northern Emirates’ tourism and hospitality sector has grown in the last few years. Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah have both carved a niche for themselves, with Ajman, Fujairah […]

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7 Content Marketing Hacks For Travel Brands

  NB: This is an article from Puzzle Partner, a boutique marketing agency that specializes in travel and hospitality From startups to Fortune 100, companies of all sizes struggle with keeping […]

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5 Steps to Increase Bookings with Facebook Remarketing

  NB: This is an article by Burcu Gobuluk, Chief Operating Officer of Adphorus Today, more than 70% of Travel’s digital ad dollars go to Direct Response advertising. Intent-based search […]

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5 SEO Rules for the Travel Industry

  NB: This is an article by CT Moore, founder of Socialed When it comes to SEO, there are best practices which are universal, immutable laws, and then there are […]

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Why mobile travel chat will revolutionize online travel bookings

  NB: This is a viewpoint by Matt Zito, managing partner at Travel Startups Incubator. Since online travel agencies (OTAs) first appeared around 15 years ago, few tears have been […]

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Homestay sees rise in business travel demand

  Cost-conscious business travellers are opting to stay in hosted accommodation, specialist accommodation provider Homestay.com claims. Booking statistics reveal a growing demand from corporate travellers booking homestays for work-related trips, […]

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More than half of Indian leisure travelers search and shop online

  NB: This is a viewpoint by Chetan Kapoor, research analyst covering Asia for Phocuswright Inc. Over the past decade, the Indian travel market has undergone a dramatic transformation. Driven […]

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How travel storytelling on Facebook can equal sales

  NB: This is an article by Laura Jennings, head of strategy and client service at Headstream Content Marketing Agency For the travel industry, marketing should be easy, as holidaying or […]

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