Google and Frommers, six months on - never about brand or books, just look at the bigger picture
By Kevin May | January 30, 2013
For some, Google's acquisition of Frommer's in August last year triggered yet another sharp intake of... Read More
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IATA squares up to Sabre, demands unsealing of court documents from American Airlines case
IATA squares up to Sabre, demands unsealing of court documents from American Airlines case
By Kevin May | January 30, 2013
IATA has ratcheted up the distribution debate further by filing a motion in the US to have court... Read More
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TripAdvisor launches system for hotels faced with blackmail from guests
TripAdvisor launches system for hotels faced with blackmail from guests
By Kevin May | January 28, 2013
It's been part of the user review story for years - hotels worried about customers holding them to... Read More
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Singapore on top in list of best-connected cities for wifi in cheap accommodation
Singapore on top in list of best-connected cities for wifi in cheap accommodation
By Kevin May | January 28, 2013
Singapore is the best city in the world for budget travellers looking for wifi available in... Read More
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Principles and science of persuasion [VIDEO]
Principles and science of persuasion [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | January 27, 2013
In a world where many are bombarded marketing messages, word-of-mouth and the noise of social media,... Read More
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Best day to post on Facebook fan pages - and other helpful tips for travel brands [INFOGRAPHIC]
Best day to post on Facebook fan pages - and other helpful tips for travel brands [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | January 24, 2013
Is there a magic bullet for how travel brands can make the most of their thousands of fans on... Read More
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Open AXIS air distribution standards group taken over by ATPCO
Open AXIS air distribution standards group taken over by ATPCO
By Kevin May | January 22, 2013
Airfare data filing service ATPCO has assumed responsibility for the Open AXIS Group, taking over... Read More
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HotelTonight continues European invasion, targets Germany and Switzerland for late-hotel bookings
HotelTonight continues European invasion, targets Germany and Switzerland for late-hotel bookings
By Kevin May | January 21, 2013
After establishing its first base outside of North America in London in June last year, HotelTonight... Read More
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Sabre, American Airlines and a $280 million hand-shake?
Sabre, American Airlines and a $280 million hand-shake?
By Kevin May | January 18, 2013
Back in October 2012, when Sabre and American Airlines renewed their distribution agreement and ended... Read More
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TripAdvisor tests hotel metasearch service - now the fun really begins
TripAdvisor tests hotel metasearch service - now the fun really begins
By Kevin May | January 15, 2013
User review giant TripAdvisor is finally doing what pretty much everyone involved in the hotel sector... Read More
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