17/01/2008

News Update - January 17, 2008

Source: m-travel.com...

Role of initiating a private online community in reducing market research and utilisation costs...
A media report has highlighted how InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is using a private online community to learn about the travel habits and preferences of customers in an online collaborative space.

Chinese logging onto Social Networks...
The restrictive Chinese political climate that for so long has maintained a rigid stance on free speech, may struggle to contain the online chatter of over 162 million Chinese internet users.

AOL is reportedly eyeing online travel and lifestyle community Where Are You Now? (WAYN) for $200 million....
AOL is reportedly eyeing online travel and lifestyle community Where Are You Now? (WAYN) for $200 million.

Podcast: How is sales and marketing evolving in Asia Pacific, and what can we expect for the future of the region? ...
Interview with Oliver Bonke

To what extent can independent UGC sites act as a trojan horse for openness? ...
EyeforTravel Social Networking Special Lonely Planet continues to invest in its digital business as well as traditional guidebooks with the aim of offering travellers content and services that's right for their journey.

TUI Travel forms new enlarged Online Destination Services sector ...
TUI Travel has decided to unite the structure of its Online Destination Services (ODS) sector.

Qunar and Tianya form online community and blog partnership...
Travel search engine Qunar.com and Chinese community and social networking site Tianya.cn will jointly hold "The Qunar Cup -- My Ultimate Travel Experience".

Wotif.com enters into supply arrangement with Tourico Holidays...
Online accommodation specialist Wotif.com has signed an agreement with Tourico Holidays Inc. for access to accommodation product in the United States of America and Canada.

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