COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE RECOMMENDER SYSTEM FOR TRAVEL INFORMATION AND TRAVEL INDUSTRY MARKETING PLATFORM
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1. A computer implemented method for generating travel recommendations for users, comprising:
- registering by a server a new user;
receiving in a database of the server a user profile provided in connection with the user registration;
receiving in a database of the server information about demographic information and/or preferences of the user;
generating a travel recommendation based on at least one of the user profile, demographic information of the user, and preferences of the user.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide travelers with the ability to get travel advice and travel related information from other users by using the collective intelligence of a web-based social network as well as using the social network for creating marketing and advertising opportunities for travel suppliers.
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1. A computer implemented method for generating travel recommendations for users, comprising:
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registering by a server a new user; receiving in a database of the server a user profile provided in connection with the user registration; receiving in a database of the server information about demographic information and/or preferences of the user; generating a travel recommendation based on at least one of the user profile, demographic information of the user, and preferences of the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An apparatus, comprising:
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a storage medium having stored therein a plurality of programming instructions designed to enable the apparatus to operate or contribute in operating a travel recommendation service when the programming instructions are executed, the travel recommendation service being configured to register by a server a new user;
receive in a database of the server a user profile provided in connection with the user registration;
receive in a database of the server information about demographic information and/or preferences of the user;
receive in a server a query from the user for a travel recommendation; and
generate a travel recommendation based on at least one of the user profile, demographic information of the user, and preferences of the user; anda processor coupled to the storage medium to execute the plurality of programming instructions.
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19. A computer implemented method for providing targeted advertising by a supplier to a user, comprising:
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receiving in a database of a server user data for a plurality of users, said user data being directed to one or more characteristics; selecting by the supplier at least one of said one or more characteristics to target for the advertising; generating by the supplier an advertisement for display to users having said selected characteristics; and displaying by the server said advertisement to the users having said selected characteristics. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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