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A new way to browse hotels on Google

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Earlier this year, we redesigned our hotel search experience so you can more easily explore and filter for hotels on your mobile device. We see that travelers love interacting with the new mobile features—so beginning today, we’re bringing the same modern look and feel to Hotel Search on desktop, too.Now, when you search for hotels in Honolulu for example, you can browse hotel … [Read more...] about A new way to browse hotels on Google

Luxury Buyers Are Spending Mega Bucks in These Markets

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The high-end residential real estate market remains strong point and plays a big role in the housing recovery. Nearly half – 48 percent – of all wealthy consumers recently reported that they plan to purchase a luxury home within the next 12 months, according to a survey of consumers with a net worth of at least $5 million conducted by Coldwell Banker Previews International … [Read more...] about Luxury Buyers Are Spending Mega Bucks in These Markets

Hunter bill to curb state insurance agency powers

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By Gina Keating Texas Rep. Todd Hunter on Thursday said he will introduce legislation to sharply curb the powers of the Texas Department of Insurance to hike rates on coastal Texans and to force the agency to disclose potential collusion between its commissioners and the insurance industry. Hunter disclosed details of the bill at a lunchtime meeting with business leaders on … [Read more...] about Hunter bill to curb state insurance agency powers

Spotting Fake Travel Reviews

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How much value do your guests place on the opinions of others online? Have they lost trust in review sites or do they still form a crucial component of the booking process? A new study looked at the way travel consumers interact with online reviews before making a purchase decision. The findings suggest travel consumers are wising up to the prevalence of fake reviews online … [Read more...] about Spotting Fake Travel Reviews