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Google gains EU thumbs up to latest search proposals
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Google gains EU thumbs up to latest search proposals
By Linda Fox | October 2, 2013
Google could be nearer a resolution of some of its EU antitrust wranglings as its latest proposals... Read More
Traxo lands $4.2 million, boosting the travel organizer service
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Traxo lands $4.2 million, boosting the travel organizer service
By Sean O'Neil | October 2, 2013
Traxo, the Dallas company behind a travel organizer service, acknowledged today that it has raised... Read More
Could a European joint rail initiative finally be on track?
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Could a European joint rail initiative finally be on track?
By Linda Fox | October 2, 2013
*Update* - ETTSA secretary general Christoph Klenner says the Amadeus-led consortium is a study and... Read More
Travel DISTRIBUTION roundup - Travelport, Amadeus, SiteMinder, Vayant
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Travel DISTRIBUTION roundup - Travelport, Amadeus, SiteMinder, Vayant
By Kevin May | October 2, 2013
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for DISTRIBUTION in travel, tourism and... Read More
95% of air travelers don't use mobile for check in, booking, or other services
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95% of air travelers don't use mobile for check in, booking, or other services
By Sean O'Neil | October 2, 2013
It's rare to see a mobile usage survey that's based on a representative sample of global travelers,... Read More
Why Mr & Mrs Smith insourced its booking platform: Case study
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Why Mr & Mrs Smith insourced its booking platform: Case study
By Sean O'Neil | October 1, 2013
It's been four years since Mr & Mrs Smith, the UK-based luxury hotel guide, brought its information... Read More
Qunar files for $125 million public listing in the US
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Qunar files for $125 million public listing in the US
By Karthick Prabu | October 1, 2013
The wait is over. Qunar, the biggest metasearch engine in China has filed for a $125 million IPO under... Read More
North America hotel prices - September to November 2013
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North America hotel prices - September to November 2013
By PhocusWire | September 30, 2013
Data trends on cheapest North America hotel rates as well as median rate for three months of three,... Read More
TripScanner's open booking tool tracks unmanaged business travel
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TripScanner's open booking tool tracks unmanaged business travel
By Sean O'Neil | September 30, 2013
Launched last week, TripScanner is a browser-based, "open booking" enterprise tool to help small- and... Read More
Airbnb celebrates New York victory, vows to fight on [UPDATED]
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Airbnb celebrates New York victory, vows to fight on [UPDATED]
By Linda Fox | September 30, 2013
Airbnb is claiming a victory for the sharing economy after a New York appeal board overturned an... Read More
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