Facebook New Places Directory Aims to Win the Battle for Local Search
Facebook has launched a new Places Directory, which is really an emerging local search site. Right now, it’s more accurately like “guided browsing.” It was
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Google Replaces Local Carousel For Hotels With a 3-Pack of Organic Listings
Google is dropping its horizontal Carousel display of local search results in several categories: restaurants, nightlife, entertainment and hotels. It’s be
Yelp’s New Interesting Alternative to Tripadvisor`s Instant Booking Feature
Yelp is rolling out an instant booking button for hotels that is powered by online travel company Hipmunk but without users leaving the Yelp site or app.
Apple SIM Will Cut Down Cost of Using Mobile Web Abroad
For WiFi-hungry travelers, the true announcement during the Apple iPad event was the Apple SIM. This features allows users to seamlessly switch carriers.
High-tech NH hotel in Madrid adds 3D telepresence, startup aid – Tnooz
NH Hotels has revamped its flagship hotel in Madrid to showcase 3D holographic telepresence technology, which can be rented out.
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