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Expedia-Google technology guru takes on 3D destination mapping role
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Expedia-Google technology guru takes on 3D destination mapping role
By Kevin May | May 19, 2010
Location Location Location isn't just the name of a second-rate DIY TV show in the UK - it appears to be a growing trend in online travel with one ex-Google and Expedia exec showing why. Read More
Google hits reset -- will stop selling Android handsets in its Web store
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Google hits reset -- will stop selling Android handsets in its Web store
By Dennis Schaal | May 14, 2010
Travel companies -- keep those Android apps coming because Google announced marketing changes that will get more smartphones with the Google operating system into consumers' hands. Read More
Google Goggles wants to becomes a handy translator for travellers
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Google Goggles wants to becomes a handy translator for travellers
By Kevin May | May 11, 2010
Huge interest in December 2009 when Google launched its Google Goggles project - a piece of kit which takes pictures of objects and attempts to identify them. Read More
If Google reins in ITA Software, would Expedia ride to metasearch rescue?
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If Google reins in ITA Software, would Expedia ride to metasearch rescue?
By Dennis Schaal | May 10, 2010
If Google buys ITA Software and cuts off ITA's contracts with travel metasearch and airline websites, will Expedia try to fill the void? Read More
Six things Google could do next in travel
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Six things Google could do next in travel
By Alex Bainbridge | May 10, 2010
Two years ago I wrote a blog post outlining the developments I would make if I were responsible for Google's travel industry strategy. Read More
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