The Travel Technology Initiative recently announced the launch of TTIcodes, an initiative to create “the definitive listing of properties” core information.
Travelzoo dives into mobile, brings deals to travellers on-the-go
July 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Travelzoo is gearing up for its first foray into the world of mobile, bringing both its Top 20 and Local Deals services to an iPhone application and embracing geo-location tools.
Gowalla plots providing best user experience to explore the world
March 30, 2011 By 1 Comment
Gowalla is looking to push to the next level with its position as a pioneer in geo-location services and now become a major player in the travel industry.
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FourSquare finds Manchester is the rudest place on earth
March 2, 2011 By 3 Comments
Not the greatest award to win, but it turns out Manchester in the UK is the rudest destination in the world, closely followed by El Paso, Texas, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
VisitBritain launches check-in game through Facebook Places
December 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Nice idea from VisitBritain using social media and location check-ins to attract people to a global competition running through its Facebook page.
How hotels can get the best from Facebook Places
November 16, 2010 By 3 Comments
You poor poor hoteliers, location services sure are moving at break-neck speeds these days.
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British Airways uses FourSquare for Grand Central pitch-up
September 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
British Airways appears to have found a use for location check-in service Foursquare and is running a promotion today to get people to an event in New York’s Grand Central Terminal.
Gen-Y Collective: Geo-location opportunities in travel
August 31, 2010 By 3 Comments
Geo-location is probably one of the top three hot topics in travel technology this year as check-in services grow and sales of smartphones soar.
Two sides to the Facebook Places story for travel
August 19, 2010 By 34 Comments
The web’s worst kept secret of recent months finally became a reality yesterday when Facebook unveiled its widely anticipated Facebook Places location tool.
VisitBritain hands TravelMuse exclusive content for trip planning tools
June 29, 2010 By 3 Comments
UK tourist board VisitBritain signed a content sharing deal this week aimed at promoting the British Isles to users of US-based guide site TravelMuse.
