Tag: mobile

Google Destinations: The Future of Mobile Travel

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Posted: March 12, 2016

Google has just launched what may be the future of mobile travel search tools: Google Destinations. Brilliantly, Google has integrated the power of their hotel, airline, and destination search into a single, mobile-friendly travel planning platform. The completely immersive experience is simple for travelers to navigate and – ironically for a search company – intended …

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Hospitality Hot Reads: iPhone 6, Net RevPAR and ProPAR

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Posted: September 10, 2014

Here’s what I’m reading this week to stay aware of emerging trends and opportunities: Travel Weekly Consumer Trends 2014: Explosion in Mobile Bookings With the launch of the new iPhone 6 by Apple this week, larger phones and “phablets” will continue to gain mobile share. The larger interface is a great canvas for hospitality sites …

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3 Great Sales & Customer Service Reads for the Week

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Posted: December 4, 2012

Here are three short, compelling reads regarding customer service and sales. I found each of these very poignant for guest service and hotel sales in our industry: 3 Keys to Customer Service Training and Retention from Ritz-Carlton VP Diana Oreck Ms. Oreck expresses Ritz-Carlton’s passion for customer service training through empowerment and selection. Hey You—Your …

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The best iPhone / Droid app you’re not using

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Posted: May 27, 2012

Question: What’s the best iPhone / Android app that you’re *NOT* using?  For 95+% of the iOS and Droid users, the answer is BUMP.  This great app allows you to quickly share your contact information or photos with other new contacts by simply bumping your phones together. Seriously, it’s that easy. You don’t have to …

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Study: 61% of smartphone users would book travel on mobile devices

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Posted: August 2, 2011

A new Mojiva study being reported by EyeforTravel reveals that 61% of smartphone users would be comforable booking travel on their iPhone or Android.   The study, which was based on responses from almost 200 mobile users on the Mojiva network, shows that while 64% of users would be comfortable spending up to $500 dollars via their …

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