9Flats buys iStopOver, targets home turf of Airbnb
9Flats buys iStopOver, targets home turf of Airbnb
By Kevin May | August 7, 2012
Consolidation in the world of private rental marketplaces as European startup 9Flats acquires North... Read More
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Amadeus first half 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
Amadeus first half 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
By Kevin May | August 2, 2012
Amadeus released its first half 2012 results today. A quick overview is as follows:... Read More
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LiveRez signals start of vacation rental tech overhaul, signs to industry distribution system
LiveRez signals start of vacation rental tech overhaul, signs to industry distribution system
By Kevin May | August 2, 2012
Potentially a very significant deal in the world of vacation rental technology with LiveRez agreeing... Read More
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THack developer hackathon heads west to California - SFO here we come
THack developer hackathon heads west to California - SFO here we come
By Kevin May | August 2, 2012
Can you create something amazing using travel APIs in just two weeks? But can you also do it alongside... Read More
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British Airways launches Perfect Days app, possibly what MetroTwin could have been
British Airways launches Perfect Days app, possibly what MetroTwin could have been
By Kevin May | August 2, 2012
Airlines are falling over themselves trying to keep engaged with passengers before and long after they... Read More
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Sabre buys airline information service Prism, probably the big acquisition disclosed in secret docs
Sabre buys airline information service Prism, probably the big acquisition disclosed in secret docs
By Kevin May | August 1, 2012
Prism, a New Mexico, US-based airline customer management system provider, was snapped up by Sabre... Read More
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Yeah, take note remaining mobile travel naysayers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Yeah, take note remaining mobile travel naysayers [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | August 1, 2012
A tour operator boss recently disclosed privately that mobile and its impact on the travel industry... Read More
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TravelShark CEO jumps (from) the shark
TravelShark CEO jumps (from) the shark
By Kevin May | August 1, 2012
A year on from securing a $5 million funding round, TravelShark CEO Sue Heilbronner has quit the... Read More
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American Airlines offers direct-connect bounty via Priceline, talks with business travel giants stall
American Airlines offers direct-connect bounty via Priceline, talks with business travel giants stall
By Kevin May | July 31, 2012
American Airlines is back in Direct-Connect mode, after its programme to try and turn the airline... Read More
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Regulator accuses Expedia, Booking.com and IHG in hotel competition infringement probe
Regulator accuses Expedia, Booking.com and IHG in hotel competition infringement probe
By Kevin May | July 31, 2012
Two years in the making, UK regulator The Office of Fair Trading has cited Expedia, Booking.com and... Read More
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