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Google-ITA Software deal: FairSearch.org says consent decree not enough

By Dennis Schaal | January 29, 2011

FairSearch.org, the coaltion spearheading opposition to Google's proposed acquisition of ITA Software, says it would be inadequate if the Department of Justice enters into a consent decree with Google... Read More

Google-ITA Software deal: Google negotiating conditions on deal

By Dennis Schaal | January 28, 2011

Google is reportedly talking to the Department of Justice, negotiating conditions on its proposed $700 million acquisition of ITA Software, in a bid to forestall a DOJ move to block the deal. Read More

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TripAdvisor upstream traffic -- Google sharply down, Facebook rising

By Dennis Schaal | January 28, 2011

The changing of the guard at Google, with cofounder Larry Page set to take on the CEO role in April, may have "nothing to do with competitors," as current CEO Eric Schmidt has stated. Read More

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Three top tips for remarketing techniques in travel

By Viewpoints | January 28, 2011

Did you know that more than 95% of website visitors leave before completing a transaction? Read More

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Google-ITA Software deal: Is mobile the key element?

By Kevin May | January 26, 2011

Perhaps one of the factors missing from much of the commentary around Google's proposed acquisition of ITA Software is around the mobile opportunity. Read More

Laughing at searching on the web for hotel reviews

By Kevin May | January 25, 2011

With all the ire about TripAdvisor and Google these days it's sometimes worth seeing how it all looks from the outside. Read More

How skewed Google search results would disrupt travel

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | January 25, 2011

Harvard Professor Ben Edelman makes a convincing case that Google has a built-in bias toward its own services. Read More

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Hotel and activity deals via Google Offers starting to hit the web

By Kevin May | January 25, 2011

Google's move into local deals - the Groupon clone, as some call it - is up and running with travel offers already working their way into the system. Read More

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Google-ITA Software deal: Why the deal is so important to Google

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | January 24, 2011

Eric Schmidt stepped aside at the top of Google last week and was replaced by fresh faced co-founder Larry Page, ready to spearhead the next phase of development. Read More

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TripAdvisor: Google abusing its power with Google Places

By Kevin May | January 24, 2011

Google is playing with its own algorithm and market leading position to ensure Google Places wins over competing sites, TripAdvisor CEO Steve Kaufer says. Read More

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Google-ITA Software deal: The curious case of the conflicted lawyer

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | January 21, 2011

Google has hired a wide number of legal firms to help with its many battles, adding to a legal bill which has probably gone up enormously in recent years. Read More

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Local deals market moves up a gear as Google Offers arrives

By Kevin May | January 21, 2011

Groupon and Travelzoo may be facing a formidable foe in the burgeoning local deals market with confirmation that a new product, Google Offers, is being tested. Read More

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Gogobot creates Passport trip collection system

By Kevin May | January 18, 2011

Google CEO Eric Schmidt's other plaything in the travel sector, Gogobot, launches a new tool this week allowing users to create pages documenting their favourite trips. Read More

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Part Three of Three - Designing a successful mobile strategy for travel

By Glenn Gruber | January 17, 2011

So after formulating the business objectives of a mobile strategy and understanding the technical limitations and opportunities, it's time for implementation. Read More

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Google travel posters will need little editing post-ITA Software deal

By Kevin May | January 16, 2011

Google is pushing its Chrome browser in a major way in the UK at the moment, with a high-profile poster campaign on the rail and London Underground network. Read More

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