Social networking was the most popular online activity in 2011, and it will continue its momentum in 2012. As a consequence, many companies will include social networking features, to enhance user experience, and to keep up with an increasingly competitive market.
For the travel industry, 2011 was social as well, and here are the top 5 companies that make travel… Read more
Australia is fast becoming one of the hottest spots in the world where entrepreneurs can meet success. Whether it is technology, travel, cuisine or any other industry, there is a huge market in Australia with lots of room for growth. Below are just a very few startups whose owners have taken advantage of the venture capital opportunities, favorable tax policies… Read more
Thanks to the Internet, travelers can now be more prepared than ever with virtual tours available in just a click of the mouse. But for some, images and photos are not enough to suffice their need for information. Thus many still appreciate the benefits of traditional style videos either done professionally or shared by an actual tourist who gives the… Read more
Do you prefer thongs over Ugg boots? Fresh chilled tropical juice over hot chocolate? Sunbathing over snow gliding? You are not alone as there are more and more people wanting to escape the winter season and to somewhere hot and humid called tropical paradise. But with may options to choose from, where exactly do you begin? And how can you… Read more
Back in 1995, Expedia was a just a small startup that revolutionized the travel industry by becoming the premier website for online booking of travel arrangements.
Along the way come other similar websites such as Travelocity, Orbitz and many more. However, other than fancy marketing gimmicks, there has been no real technological advances in the online travel industry.
Fortunately, a… Read more
Bumped.in is a recently formed social start up that is hoping to become a big hit by bringing travelers together. The site works by users setting up their travel itineraries online, these in turn go on to create the foundation of Bump Walls, on which a member can place comments, pictures and videos relating to their travel experience along… Read more
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Another travel season has arrived, and many seasoned world travelers will be cranking up the RVs and dusting off the sky miles. In a tough economy however, it can be a real challenge to get a decent vacation without spending a fortune. Welcome to the age of technology, where a little elbow grease at the… Read more
People who think social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, revolve solely on celebrity feuds or old friends catching up might just being missing out on the deal of the century. Many big businesses like airline or national retailers are quick to Tweet a deal before the word spread through other mediums.
