Kuoni taps into social for trend report, unveils plans for digital

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Long-haul specialist Kuoni decided to include the wisdom of its social fan-base for the first time in its Travel Trends Report 2012.

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Saga Travel brings brochures to life via virtual reality app

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Saga Travel, the specialist in holidays for the over-fifties, is bringing its brochures right up to date with the use of a virtual reality application

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Scottish tourism takes the high road to high tech with augmented reality app

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Tell me the name of that loch or glen, is that Nessie? Okay, maybe not the latter, but Scottish tourism bosses are throwing their efforts into an augmented reality application for mobiles.

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So you have a new travel app…

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It’s a decision we at Tnooz confront literally every day — when to write about a just-published travel app and when to take a pass on it.

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Hotel portal boosts mobile via augmented reality app and touchscreen website

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HRS has unveiled a number of mobile updates including the introduction of an augmented reality application as part of its iPhone app

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Augmented reality app to capture 9/11 anniversary stories

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There are so many memories of Sept. 11, 2011, and now a free augmented reality mobile app and website, 110 Stories, enable people to share online their recollections and feelings about the day and the almost 30-year history of the 110-story World Trade Center Twin Towers.

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Hello augmented reality city

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One of the fascinating things about the work produced by European augmented reality developer Metaio is how often the concepts can be applied to travel.

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Forrester: Smartphone mobile travel strategy means immediacy, push alerts and video

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Travel companies should consider providing push alerts, the ability to modify or cancel reservations, and plenty of video and augmented reality as part of an effective mobile strategy, according to a new Forrester Research study.

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Behold the hotel room of the future, includes virtual hanky panky

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UK-based budget accommodation chain Travelodge recently commissioned futurologist Ian Pearson to predict what guests would be likely experience in hotel rooms in 2030.

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TripAdvisor adds augmented reality to mobile and iPad apps

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TripAdvisor has become probably the most high profile travel company to dip its toes into the still somewhat experimental waters of augmented reality.

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