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Wolf of PhoCusWright chronicles online travel, mobile chaos
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Wolf of PhoCusWright chronicles online travel, mobile chaos
By Dennis Schaal | May 7, 2010
Oh, the chaos. Read More
What are the top UK travel sites in Google when searching for hotels?
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What are the top UK travel sites in Google when searching for hotels?
By Kevin May | May 6, 2010
Wonderfully detailed statistics from Greenlight Search outlining the most effective travel sites in the UK when it comes to visibility in search for hotels. Read More
Google unveils new search design, filters have a travel feel about them
By Kevin May | May 5, 2010
Step back and wait for the furore - Google has just released its new search page layout. Read More
Apple acquiring Siri gives the iTravel project a major boost
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Apple acquiring Siri gives the iTravel project a major boost
By Stephen Joyce | May 4, 2010
There has been a lot of speculation about the reason behind Apple's recent acquisition of Siri, the mobile voice based virtual assistant app for the iPhone. Read More
Expedia on Google-ITA Software merger -- Orbitz should be worried, not us
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Expedia on Google-ITA Software merger -- Orbitz should be worried, not us
By Dennis Schaal | April 29, 2010
Expedia claims it has little to worry about a potential Google-ITA Software merger, but should Orbitz be concerned? Well, that's another story. Read More
Jungle fever at OpenTravel as talk turns to Google, ITA Software, Apple, Facebook
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Jungle fever at OpenTravel as talk turns to Google, ITA Software, Apple, Facebook
By Dennis Schaal | April 28, 2010
Elephants and gorillas and disruption, oh my. Read More
Google and ITA Software deal is HOT, originally scheduled for April-close
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Google and ITA Software deal is HOT, originally scheduled for April-close
By Kevin May | April 28, 2010
Huge speculation about Google courting ITA Software continues, but will no doubt intensify with detail suggesting the deal is expected to close this week. Read More
Taking the StumbleUpon idea and putting it in travel
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Taking the StumbleUpon idea and putting it in travel
By Kevin May | April 26, 2010
FunTouristAttractions might appear to be (yet) another content-heavy travel website - but the new site has included a rather unique feature inspired by bookmarking site StumbleUpon. Read More
Stats - Big travel brands do not dominate natural search in Google
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Stats - Big travel brands do not dominate natural search in Google
By Kevin May | April 26, 2010
Some interesting figures from UK digital agency Greenlight Search which shows that size and brand does not matter when it comes to exposure in natural search results. Read More
The Week in Travel Tech - Do we still LIKE Google and Apple?
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The Week in Travel Tech - Do we still LIKE Google and Apple?
By PhocusWire | April 24, 2010
What you missed on Tnooz this week, Sunday April 18 to Saturday 24 April 2010. Read More
Google puts user reviews and ratings into AdWords
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Google puts user reviews and ratings into AdWords
By Kevin May | April 23, 2010
Google users will soon see consumer reviews and product ratings placed inside Google AdWords as yet another slice of the search engine's "experimentation" is revealed. Read More
Is Google-ITA really a great fit?
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Is Google-ITA really a great fit?
By Dennis Schaal | April 23, 2010
Is ITA Software's airline-hosting business a deal-breaker or a deal-maker with Google? Read More
Apple wants to be the ultimate travel assistant with iTravel
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Apple wants to be the ultimate travel assistant with iTravel
By Kevin May | April 22, 2010
If it wasn't enough that Google is rumoured to buying travel technology company ITA Software, then this next move by Apple may just finish a few people off completely. Read More
Panic for most, joy for a few as rumour of Google-ITA Software deal intensifies
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Panic for most, joy for a few as rumour of Google-ITA Software deal intensifies
By Kevin May | April 21, 2010
Rumours of a deal for Google to buy ITA Software have swept around the industry for weeks, but nobody close to the pair has agreed to go on the record. Read More
MyTravelGoogle nothing to do with Google, just cheeky opportunism
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MyTravelGoogle nothing to do with Google, just cheeky opportunism
By Kevin May | April 19, 2010
The ordinary traveller might be excited to hear about this intriguing website known as MyTravelGoogle, especially as it has started appearing in search results. Read More
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