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Advanced Passport Control promises a technological fix for long immigration lines
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Advanced Passport Control promises a technological fix for long immigration lines
By Nick Vivion | May 10, 2013
The United State Border Control has implemented new technology aimed at reducing lines and increasing the efficiency of the United States border crossing process.... Read More
What will happen to your shadow in a digital world? [VIDEO]
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What will happen to your shadow in a digital world? [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | May 10, 2013
Social media consultant and strategist (not a guru!) Erik Qualman has always taken a step back to look at some of the wider implications of the world's deep dive into social media.... Read More
Back to basics with hotel search engine optimisation
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Back to basics with hotel search engine optimisation
By Viewpoints | May 10, 2013
As an online marketing and consulting agency for hotels we get asked a lot of questions regarding SEO and what should be done for the best organic ranking.... Read More
TUI Travel unveils next generation hi-tech travel agency [VIDEO]
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TUI Travel unveils next generation hi-tech travel agency [VIDEO]
By Linda Fox | May 10, 2013
TUI Travel has released details of its "next generation" shop as it reports interim results for the six months ending 31 March 2013.... Read More
American Airlines allows certain Klout users to enjoy free lounge service
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American Airlines allows certain Klout users to enjoy free lounge service
By Karthick Prabu | May 10, 2013
American Airlines has partnered with social influence benchmark tool Klout to allow users to enter its Admiral Club lounge free for a day.... Read More
How an airport took a deep breath and axed 200 servers
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How an airport took a deep breath and axed 200 servers
By PhocusWire | May 9, 2013
Cloud computing and a bring your own device (BYOD) strategy aren't technology approaches typically associated with running an airport's information-technology operations.... Read More
WeHostels loves massive budget accommodation consolidation as European expansion begins
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WeHostels loves massive budget accommodation consolidation as European expansion begins
By Kevin May | May 9, 2013
There was a rather sharp intake of breath in many quarters recently when global budget stay brand HostelWorld announced its intention to snap up arch rival Hostelbookers.... Read More
Those European startup issues when trying to raise money in the Valley
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Those European startup issues when trying to raise money in the Valley
By PhocusWire | May 9, 2013
Here’s a hard cold truth for European startups: your chances of raising money from US investors are extremely low. It’s almost impossible.... Read More
MileWise bows out in Yahoo acquisition
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MileWise bows out in Yahoo acquisition
By Nick Vivion | May 9, 2013
The technology and team behind mileage tracker Milewise will now be a part of the New York-based mobile team of Yahoo.... Read More
Hipmunk asks Expedia to provide hotels through affiliate deal
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Hipmunk asks Expedia to provide hotels through affiliate deal
By Nick Vivion | May 9, 2013
Flight and hotel search service Hipmunk is now offering direct bookings for hotels via both its website and mobile offerings.... Read More
Cautious optimism from Travelport as it edges along growth path
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Cautious optimism from Travelport as it edges along growth path
By Linda Fox | May 9, 2013
Travelport continues to show revenue gains as it delivers results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2013... Read More
A rough guide to handling mobile device security
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A rough guide to handling mobile device security
By PhocusWire | May 9, 2013
As smartphones and tablets increase in popularity, so do threats that target mobile devices exclusively.... Read More
Priceline's acquisition of Kayak is okayed by UK regulators
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Priceline's acquisition of Kayak is okayed by UK regulators
By Sean O'Neil | May 9, 2013
The $1.8 billion merger has received the green light from the UK's Office of Fair Trading.... Read More
Security alert: How a travel technology company is grappling with an ethical hacker
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Security alert: How a travel technology company is grappling with an ethical hacker
By Sean O'Neil | May 9, 2013
This winter, a white-hat hacker contacted several travel companies alleging that their websites have a security vulnerability that would allow thieves to skim credit card data from customers.... Read More
Numbers point north for Amadeus in first financials of 2013 despite challenging marketplace
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Numbers point north for Amadeus in first financials of 2013 despite challenging marketplace
By Karthick Prabu | May 9, 2013
Amadeus has announced its year-on-year financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2013 (three months ended March 31, 2013).... Read More
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