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Why Google buying a consumer travel site is not a mad idea

By Alex Bainbridge | October 13, 2010

These rumours about Google supposedly buying Opodo are great fun. Unlikely, but fun. Read More

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Now Google is supposedly interested in Opodo

By Kevin May | October 12, 2010

Many a jaw dropping on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean today following a report in the Wall Street Journal speculating that Google is interested in buying Opodo. Read More

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Google slaps Google Bypass with injunction over trademark

By Kevin May | October 6, 2010

OnHolidayGroup was breathing a sigh of relief a little prematurely over its cheekily titled Google Bypass project - Big G has ordered it stop using the name immediately. Read More

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Google tests website preview in search results

By Kevin May | October 6, 2010

Another day, another test by the Googleplex it seems - this time a pop-up window in search results to show users a preview of each website. Read More

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TripAdvisor defamation pact widens to include attractions and rentals

By Kevin May | October 1, 2010

The company behind a legal challenge to TripAdvisor over alleged defamatory reviews says scope for the action will include more than just property owners. Read More

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Diller: Google faces antitrust issues on search neutrality

By Dennis Schaal | October 1, 2010

Barry Diller says Google could face antitrust issues if it tilts away from search neutrality as it develops its vertical businesses. Read More

Google: Get ready for new video advertising model

By Dennis Schaal | September 29, 2010

If some travel advertisers think video is still some kind of frill, then get ready for a change of heart. Read More

Apple, Google battle to a tie in mobile ad share

By Dennis Schaal | September 28, 2010

Google's market dominance in search advertising isn't being replicated in mobile advertising as Apple and Google are expected to battle to a draw in mobile advertising marketshare by the end of 2010. Read More

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Google touts Kerala Tourism Board mobile campaign -- and AdMob

By Dennis Schaal | September 24, 2010

Google gives high marks to a Kerala Tourism marketing drive and claims the destination marketing organization is the first to reach out to inbound travelers through such a mobile campaign. Read More

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Is this the best cruise agency website in the world?

By Kevin May | September 24, 2010

Cruise operators have done plenty to spruce up their websites in recent years yet innovation amongst the online travel agencies has been less prominent. Read More

Google-ITA Software deal: US Airways expands ITA relationship

By Dennis Schaal | September 24, 2010

There are no reports of any companies dropping ITA Software yet because of its pending acquisition by Google and, in fact, US Airways just expanded its ITA relationship. Read More

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Google Instant is just the beginning in the search revolution in travel

By Tim Hughes | September 23, 2010

Search is 16 years old and it is changing - in fact, we are entering a period where search companies are going to push and be pulled. Read More

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Legal case against TripAdvisor intensifies, comment posters also in spotlight

By Kevin May | September 22, 2010

The threatened legal action against TripAdvisor has stepped up a gear with details emerging on strategy and a threat to also pursue those behind alleged defamatory comments. Read More

Google-ITA Software deal: Bad timing for Google?

By Dennis Schaal | September 20, 2010

The Google-ITA Software deal could be huge for the travel industry -- but might the pending acquisition have even larger consequences than initially envisioned for Google? Read More

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TUI admits HolidaysUncovered hit by web security attack

By Kevin May | September 20, 2010

TUI Travel-owned user review site Holidays Uncovered suffered a security breach last week, impacting on how the site appeared in search engines. Read More

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