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Always connected: Implications of the new multi-screen world for travel
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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
The Scan: Carlson Wagonlit expands in China, Travelocity lands on the Kindle Fire, and more news
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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
Google closes deal to buy Frommer's travel guides
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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
Google closes deal to buy Frommer's travel guides
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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
Two thirds of mobile bookers are expecting to travel within 24 hours
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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
The Scan: Qatar Airways hands its crews iPads, a contest for under-18 Euro-coders, and 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
The Scan: Kayak faces risks, Lufthansa wins in court, Qantas falters, and more travel news
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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
Thomson turns to Google+ Hangouts to welcome resort guests
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Thomson turns to Google+ Hangouts to welcome resort guests
By Nick Vivion | August 22, 2012
British holiday brand Thomson, one of the largest in the UK, is rolling out a new welcome program designed to acclimate holidaymakers prior to arriving at their destination resort. Read More
Google-Frommer's, TSA security discoveries and other madness - fireside chat on a Sunday
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Google-Frommer's, TSA security discoveries and other madness - fireside chat on a Sunday
By Kevin May | August 20, 2012
Tnooz has appeared on the This Week in Travel podcast on a number of occasion over the years - it's a lively, informative and often fun show. Read More
Google-Frommer's, TSA security discoveries and other madness - fireside chat on a Sunday
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Google-Frommer's, TSA security discoveries and other madness - fireside chat on a Sunday
By Kevin May | August 20, 2012
Tnooz has appeared on the This Week in Travel podcast on a number of occasion over the years - it's a lively, informative and often fun show. Read More
The new Google travel ecosystem... from the user point of view
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The new Google travel ecosystem... from the user point of view
By Kevin May | August 20, 2012
Back in July 2010, when Google said it was splashing out $700 million on air search and shopping tech provider ITA Software, officials put together a handy diagram. Read More
The new Google travel ecosystem... from the user point of view
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The new Google travel ecosystem... from the user point of view
By Kevin May | August 20, 2012
Back in July 2010, when Google said it was splashing out $700 million on air search and shopping tech provider ITA Software, officials put together a handy diagram. Read More
Did Google buy Frommer's for its search engine juice? No, there is a lot more going on
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Did Google buy Frommer's for its search engine juice? No, there is a lot more going on
By Kevin May | August 17, 2012
Similar to when Google bought ITA Software in the summer of 2010, officials are avoiding saying yet what the search giant intends to do with its purchase of Frommer's travel guides. Read More
Did Google buy Frommer's for its search engine juice? No, there is a lot more going on
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Did Google buy Frommer's for its search engine juice? No, there is a lot more going on
By Kevin May | August 17, 2012
Similar to when Google bought ITA Software in the summer of 2010, officials are avoiding saying yet what the search giant intends to do with its purchase of Frommer's travel guides. Read More
Google Maps (for Android) integrates schedules for 1 million public transit stops worldwide
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Google Maps (for Android) integrates schedules for 1 million public transit stops worldwide
By Nick Vivion | August 16, 2012
Those who use Google Maps as their primary tool for navigating the world's many public transit systems will benefit from more precise information today, as Google announces the integration of public... Read More
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