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Japan’s railway promotes at-home escapism

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Japan’s railway promotes at-home escapism

JRPass has launched a virtual travel initiative to encourage people to experience iconic Japanese sites via Google Maps.

Covid-19 : Coronavirus : Travel

Google adds an augmented reality layer to its maps

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Google adds an augmented reality layer to its maps

The technology giant’s new map brings directions to life in Live View mode.

Technology : Virtual Reality : Google Maps

Mr Porter recommends

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Mr Porter recommends

London – Retail destination Mr Porter has relaunched its Style Council to offer a digital-only curated concierge service.

Mr Porter : Personal Appsistants : Influencers

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On the map

Rio – Google has produced an interactive map of Rio’s favelas to celebrate the launch of Google Arts and Culture.

Google Maps : 2016 Olympic Games : Placemaking

Ian Knox: Egencia

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Ian Knox: Egencia

Egencia’s Ian Knox on identifying and addressing business travellers’ pain points.

TripNavigator : Egencia : Expedia

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A great find

Global – Online service and app what3words makes finding where you need to be easier than ever.

What3words : Address : Location

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Scenic route

New York – Airbnb has joined forces with Google Maps to help people find the road less travelled.

Airbnb : Hosted Walks : Google Maps

Emma Barrett: Learning from awe

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Emma Barrett: Learning from awe

Alongside fear, awe is one of the most powerful and profound emotions we can have, says Dr Emma Barrett.

Extreme : Awe : Psychology

Behind the scenes

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Behind the scenes

London – The term immersive is thrown around too easily. For a real immersive experience head to Google’s Inside Abbey Road.

Inside Abbey Road : Google : Interactive Storytelling

Morgans website offers guests virtual inspiration

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Morgans website offers guests virtual inspiration

Hotel group offers virtual concierge before stepping in the door.

Interactive : Immersive : Website

Hocus pocus: Harry Potter street view for Muggles

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Hocus pocus: Harry Potter street view for Muggles

UK – Harry Potter enthusiasts can now take a virtual walk-through part of the film’s set on Google Street View.

Interactive : Virtual Tour : Google Street View

Expedia invites Travel & Hospitalitylers to tell their stories

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Expedia invites Travel & Hospitalitylers to tell their stories

Expedia invites Travel & Hospitalitylers to tell their stories

Expedia : App : Find Your Story

Designs on the future: London hosts global forum

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Designs on the future: London hosts global forum

Designs on the future: London hosts global forum

Television : Central Saint Martins : Architect

Racing around: Facebook app puts Mini on the map

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Racing around: Facebook app puts Mini on the map

Racing around: Facebook app puts Mini on the map

Advertising : Game : Ubiquitous Gaming Culture

Game boys: Google plays the fool with Maps joke

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Game boys: Google plays the fool with Maps joke

Game boys: Google plays the fool with Maps joke

Google : Google Maps : Quest

The best of 2011: The top three auto Seeds of the year

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The best of 2011: The top three auto Seeds of the year

The best of 2011: The top three auto Seeds of the year

Google Maps : Escape The Map : Mercedes

Off the map: Mercedes’ Marie needs your help

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Off the map: Mercedes’ Marie needs your help

Off the map: Mercedes’ Marie needs your help

Mercedes-Benz : Gamification : Marketing

Scary movie: Insurer uses explosive tactics

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Scary movie: Insurer uses explosive tactics

Scary movie: Insurer uses explosive tactics

Advertising : Chaos : Disaster

Playing ball: Volkswagen sets game in Motion

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Playing ball: Volkswagen sets game in Motion

Playing ball: Volkswagen sets game in Motion

Advertising : Betting : Bet

New iPhone app aims to hit bottled water use

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New iPhone app aims to hit bottled water use

New iPhone app aims to hit bottled water use

GPS : Environment : Soft Drinks

Google hopes you'll love its new search tool

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Google hopes you'll love its new search tool

Google hopes you’ll love its new search tool

YouTube : Simple Design : Google Maps

Think Blue campaign sets players on eco trip

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Think Blue campaign sets players on eco trip

Think Blue campaign sets players on eco trip

Environment : Google Maps : Conservation

Google sets in train public transport updates

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Google sets in train public transport updates

Google sets in train public transport updates

Travel App : Madrid : Google

Global, local and social: A new inline network

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Global, local and social: A new inline network

Global, local and social: A new inline network

Social Media : Online Community : Milan

iPads are the order of the day for US diners

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iPads are the order of the day for US diners

iPads are the order of the day for US diners

Restaurants : Menu : IPad

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