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EasyVoyage wants acquisitions by end of 2010
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EasyVoyage wants acquisitions by end of 2010
By Kevin May | October 15, 2010
European travel site EasyVoyage says it hopes to make two metasearch engine acquisitions within the next two months as it looks to continue its strong European growth plan. Read More
French hotel booking technology provider Availpro targets UK
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French hotel booking technology provider Availpro targets UK
By Kevin May | October 11, 2010
A company which claims to have 50% of Paris hotels using its booking engine has peered across the English Channel and is attempting an invasion. Read More
TLabs Showcase - Ooh.com
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TLabs Showcase - Ooh.com
By Kevin May | October 7, 2010
TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring London, UK-based travel listing site Ooh.com. Read More
If more people booked hotels on airline sites, who missed out?
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If more people booked hotels on airline sites, who missed out?
By Kevin May | October 7, 2010
Intriguing set of data from the latest SITA Self-Service Survey depicting a "dramatic" increase in the number of people booking hotels on airline websites. Read More
Are hotels ready for the dynamic pricing revolution?
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Are hotels ready for the dynamic pricing revolution?
By Viewpoints | October 5, 2010
I have come to think that we are on the brink of the dynamic pricing revolution in hotel revenue management. Read More
Russians hope to trump Richard Branson by building space hotel
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Russians hope to trump Richard Branson by building space hotel
By Kevin May | September 30, 2010
A group of Russian companies are looking to outdo the Virgin Galactic space project by establishing the first orbiting hotel around the earth. Read More
Skoosh takes hotel rate fight to Canadian authorities
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Skoosh takes hotel rate fight to Canadian authorities
By Kevin May | September 23, 2010
UK-based hotel website Skoosh is taking its dogged fight against the industry to Canada in yet another very public row, this time with two hotel chains. Read More
Why the best way to stop bad travel reviews is to manage expectations
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Why the best way to stop bad travel reviews is to manage expectations
By Alex Bainbridge | September 21, 2010
With the increase in product personalisation what were once products are now services, especially in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Read More
UK regulator steps in to investigate online hotel bookings
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UK regulator steps in to investigate online hotel bookings
By Kevin May | September 16, 2010
British business watchdog the Office of Fair Trading is looking into possible breaches of competition law around hotel booking on the web. Read More
TripAdvisor adds user lists to mobile app, reveals huge stats
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TripAdvisor adds user lists to mobile app, reveals huge stats
By Kevin May | September 15, 2010
User review giant TripAdvisor is talking up its mobile services in a big way after putting user generated destination lists and tours into its smartphone application this week. Read More
Eezeer relaunches review site, offers free app to hotels
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Eezeer relaunches review site, offers free app to hotels
By Kevin May | September 14, 2010
User review site Eezeer had a makeover last night and pushed the company in the new direction by unveiling a new mobile service it claims will improve hotel-guest relations. Read More
Skoosh takes on Booking.com in very public battle over rates
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Skoosh takes on Booking.com in very public battle over rates
By Kevin May | September 10, 2010
UK hotel site Skoosh is attempting to draw Priceline-owned brand Booking.com into a bitter and very open fight over room rate policy. Read More
Ten tips for better revenue management in independent hotels
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Ten tips for better revenue management in independent hotels
By Viewpoints | September 3, 2010
Social media, distribution channels, web investment, discounting, being risky and target-setting - it couldn't be easier as an independent hotel owner, right? Read More
TLabs Showcase - Onefinestay
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TLabs Showcase - Onefinestay
By Kevin May | August 27, 2010
TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring UK-based accommodation rental service Onefinestay. Read More
Hotel companies PRing themselves on the web like crazy
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Hotel companies PRing themselves on the web like crazy
By Kevin May | August 27, 2010
Interesting research released this week indicating the volume of different key words on digital press releases, with travel brands clearly making huge use of such services. Read More
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