OhHeyWorld aims to streamline the constant connection of the traveler’s mobile existence

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Long gone are the days in which traveling meant a complete disconnect from the hallmarks of everyday life: phone calls were left unanswered, mail piled up, and family eagerly awaited the latest written dispatch from afar.

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Sooligan’s Super Bowl launch: Bringing up-to-date local information to the smartphone

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Sooligan is the latest app looking to solve the hyperlocal conundrum – how can mobile users find the best businesses for them wherever they are in the world, and how can businesses bring those people through their doors?

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LocalMind purchase next step on Airbnb’s path to local domination

Localmind Acquired by Airbnb

Montreal-based Localmind has announced that it has been acquired by Airbnb last week, the second acquisition by Airbnb in 4 months demonstrating the company’s continued pursuit of dominance in the local travel space.

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A rough guide to eight big travel industry battles

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To let you spend more time schmoozing (or sleeping), here is a wry take on what is often discussed in travel industry panel debates.

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The power of place: Evzdrop encourages users to listen to places through people

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Chicago-based Evzdrop is a new location-based interest network that makes place the center of the social/mobile/local experience. Rather than following people like on other social networks, Evzdrop users follow places.

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