Consumers can now plot their train journeys on Google Maps following a partnership with TheTrainline.
Google Maps adds mainland Britain train network with help from TheTrainline
January 19, 2012 By 1 Comment
How Nokia wants to make location and sharing a part of the mobile DNA
November 26, 2011 By 2 Comments
Interesting developments in world of handsets as Nokia starts testing a platform which brings social media and location-based information to the heart of the mobile.
Survey: Business travelers go mobile and do travel planning at destination
November 14, 2011 By 2 Comments
Business travelers do much of their travel planning through their corporate travel programs, but once they are on the road they do a lot ofresearch on their mobile devices in-destination.
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FourSquare and Zozi partner to bring tours and activities to check-in fans
July 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
With ten million users now signed up, FourSquare’s use as a distribution platform for travel products seems to be gaining momentum, with tour and activity platform Zozi signing a deal.
Travel is inherently social, but can we please define a social travel website?
July 1, 2011 By 15 Comments
Social travel sites appear to launch every day – some get acquired by Google, some are mobile efforts in Asia, others are just riding the crest of the white hot social travel wave.
Why there is no MOJO for tours and activities yet
April 18, 2011 By 32 Comments
A good portion of the PhoCusWright report about tours and activities that was published in January 2011, is dedicated to “Local, Social, Mobile MOJO”.
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Kukunu switches focus, becomes location tip engine Scoville
April 12, 2011 By 2 Comments
A change of direction for travel startup Kukunu after just 18 months of operation with a new site called Scoville, targeting destination services and recommendations.
A travel fusion of mobile, QR codes, location, social and CRM
February 24, 2011 By 2 Comments
Telcoms are starting to properly understand the opportunities ahead when they marry technology with the needs of consumers and the travel industry.
Is Japan the travel technology wildcard?
October 19, 2010 By 6 Comments
We all know Japan has a very unusual tourist market compared to the rest of the developed world, but how different in terms of technology?
Forrester: Location-based services not ready for most marketers
July 27, 2010 By 4 Comments
Do you want to market those girl getaways through Foursquare, Gowalla or Loopt?
