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Frequent Flier Site Performance
We recently saw how effective rewards sites could be for hotels, but is it still working for the airlines, whose frequent flier programs have been rewarding repeat...
Driving Loyalty with Hotel Rewards Sites
Judging by how often I’m asked to join a rewards program when booking any sort of trip, it’s clear that their popularity is on the rise in the travel...
TripAdvisor Poised For Success
TripAdvisor.com, the largest travel community on the web and one of the hottest sites within the travel category, has shown impressive growth after a 2008 site redesign....
WAYN.com's Success in the US and the Release of WAYN Desktop
WAYN.com (Where Are You Now?), a UK-based travel social networking site has recently made successful inroads within the US online population. In hopes of increasing...
Netflix vs. Blockbuster: Q3 Earnings Reports and Digital Delivery Strategies
If you have had a chance to read the Q3 Earnings Reports for both Netflix and Blockbuster you undoubtedly noted the glaring difference in strategies between the...
Launch Analysis: Tripadvisor Travel Network
The News: In June, TripAdvisor introduced Traveler Network, a social-networking platform that allows users to connect with fellow travelers and share their experiences....
The Anatomy of a MySpace Scam
Recently, my Gmail inbox has received "New MySpace Comment" alert emails much more frequently than usual. Oddly, these comments are often times posted...
Yapta: Your Amazing Personal Travel Assistant
Yapta (Your Amazing Personal Travel Assistant), a new online travel startup, is looking to change how consumers compare and shop for flights. Users who download...
The Roaming Gnome vs. The Negotiator
Amidst the increasingly competitive world of Online Travel Agencies, an interesting battle has emerged between two unlikely spokespersons: Priceline’s Negotiator...
Netflix's Watch Now Tops the Online On Demand Movie Market
As we know, Netflix.com stands on top of the online video rental industry. Using U.S. monthly unique visitors as a proxy for subscriber-base, and thus overall success,...
