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Zagat drops paid apps, will it drop quality as well?

By Nick Vivion | September 24, 2012

In Google's continued integration of the Zagat properties, the company has announced that all of Zagat's paid apps will now be free for download. Read More

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Apple reveals iOS6, misplaces some towns and businesses

By Nick Vivion | September 20, 2012

The much anticipated release of iOS 6 came to a head yesterday, as millions of iOS users were finally able to download the latest update to Apple's popular software. Read More

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Airline-GDS battles in the US throw new light on European regulatory review

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | September 14, 2012

The European Commission has a pending report due on the state of GDS distribution regulation in Europe. Read More

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The Scan: China holds its first major tourism forum, WeHostels goes mobile-only, and other news

By PhocusWire | September 12, 2012

Some interesting facts were revealed at the three-day forum in Macao, China's first 1,000-person global travel conference, and more items in our daily roundup. Read More

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What makes Paris look like Paris? Geo-tagged images can help [VIDEO]

By Kevin May | September 11, 2012

Paris is just Paris - everyone knows it has the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sacré-Cœur, well known landmarks and tourist attractions. Read More

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My Destination goes on the offensive, calls Google a commodity in travel content search

By Linda Fox | September 7, 2012

Google's recent acquisition of Frommers probably left quite a few in the travel guide sector quaking in their boots Read More

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What can travel companies learn from other online retailers? [hint: at least four things]

By Viewpoints | September 7, 2012

Order a book on Amazon that you already own. What happens? Amazon reminds you politely that the book is in your possession and asks if really want to buy it again. Read More

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Apple's share of mobile market now over 33%; RIM drops under 10%

By Nick Vivion | September 5, 2012

The latest data from the mobile ecosystem highlights Apple's continued dominance, despite explosive growth in Android smartphone adoption. Read More

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Always connected: Implications of the new multi-screen world for travel

By Nick Vivion | September 5, 2012

Screens are pervasive, part of techno-centric society like never before. Consumers have screens of all shapes and sizes, and are increasingly using multiple screens at the same time. So how can travel... Read More

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The Scan: Carlson Wagonlit expands in China, Travelocity lands on the Kindle Fire, and more news

By PhocusWire | September 5, 2012

CWT Online is China's first online booking tool for international flights, and more items in our roundup for 5 September. Read More

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Google closes deal to buy Frommer's travel guides

By Kevin May | September 5, 2012

Google signed off on its deal this week to buy destination guidebook and web content provider Frommer's, but has yet to outline what it intends to do with its latest purchase in travel. Read More

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Google closes deal to buy Frommer's travel guides

By Kevin May | September 5, 2012

Google signed off on its deal this week to buy destination guidebook and web content provider Frommer's, but has yet to outline what it intends to do with its latest purchase in travel. Read More

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Two thirds of mobile bookers are expecting to travel within 24 hours

By Kevin May | August 30, 2012

Expedia says nearly 70% of customers using a mobile device to book one of its travel product are looking to travel within the next 24 hours. Read More

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The Scan: Qatar Airways hands its crews iPads, a contest for under-18 Euro-coders, and more

By Sean O'Neil | August 24, 2012

Another airline hands iPads to flight crews, hotel rates in North America are growing, and more items in our roundup of the stories that are making news and driving opinion on 24 August. Read More

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The Scan: Kayak faces risks, Lufthansa wins in court, Qantas falters, and more travel news

By Sean O'Neil | August 23, 2012

BusinessWeek assesses the risks for Kayak, Lufthansa wins a US federal court judgment over its WiFi technology, Qantas post its first loss in 17 years, and more items in our roundup of the stories that... Read More

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