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India’s Ixigo Acquires Mobile Content Startup Reach

2017-01-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

ixigo

Ixigo, the Indian travel search service has announced buying mobile content startup Reach in order to branch out into a wider mobile commerce territory.

Tags: apps, Ixigo, mobile apps, Reach, travel search

OpenKey Releases Version 3.0 Mobile App

2016-05-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Via OpenKey Facebook

OpenKey has just released its new mobile app Version 3.0, which is a further enhancement for hotels guests to get key amenities.

Tags: apps, guest services, hotel apps, hotel guests, Jon Alsup, mobile apps, mobile checkin, OpenKey

Kicking the Tires of Guidekick

2014-04-20 by Phil Butler

Note the audio aspect of Guidekick

Guidekick, a fascinating new mobile app that uses rich media to get a passing tourist’s attention when passing an historic attraction, is a window inside what future travel tech will look. Available in iOS, Android, and even Google Glass editions, the app adds historical and contextual value to the places people visit.

Tags: Aaron Rivera, apps, Garrett Lauringson, Joshua Holland, Mark Paddon, mobile apps, startups, travel apps

Expedia Upgrades its Mobile App with New Features

2013-03-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Expedia iPad app

Expedia has recently upgraded its mobile app with a set of mobile itineraries capabilities, that give the traveler up-to-date information at every stage of the journey.

Tags: Expedia, mobile apps, travel apps

New Must Have Tools for Travelers: Picfari™

2013-03-14 by Phil Butler

Picfari test

For anyone who loves to take pictures of their travels, a new app called Picfari is a real must, here’s why.

Tags: mobile apps, photo app, photo journal, photo ops, photo tools, travel apps, travel photos

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