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Beyond the Year of the Mobile - takeaways so far in 2012
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Beyond the Year of the Mobile - takeaways so far in 2012
By Glenn Gruber | March 14, 2012
Last week EyeforTravel held its inaugural Mobile conference alongside its fifth annual Social Media conference, with over 300 people in attendance, including myself.... Read More
British Airways debuts Holiday Finder inspiration tool
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British Airways debuts Holiday Finder inspiration tool
By Linda Fox | March 14, 2012
Just days after Lastminute.com revealed its inspire me technology to help consumers find the best city break deals, British Airways has unleashed its own inspiration tool... Read More
What Else? HireWinston app, HRG acquires, CWT-iJet, Global Hotel Exchange, Prince Pegs
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What Else? HireWinston app, HRG acquires, CWT-iJet, Global Hotel Exchange, Prince Pegs
By PhocusWire | March 14, 2012
HireWinston unveils Blackberry first, HRG buys remaining SpendVision shares, CWT expands iJet deal, GHX secures hotels, Pegasus wins Prince Hotels. A round-up of other stories from across the industry.... Read More
ViaMichelin hanging on by fingertips - Top France travel sites, March 10 2012
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ViaMichelin hanging on by fingertips - Top France travel sites, March 10 2012
By PhocusWire | March 14, 2012
EasyVoyage is gearing up to pounce on market leader ViaMichelin in the list of leading travel sites in France after moving to within a fraction of its rival.... Read More
NASA hoping augmented reality glasses for pilots will have lots of runway
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NASA hoping augmented reality glasses for pilots will have lots of runway
By Dennis Schaal | March 13, 2012
If you thought augmented reality apps in the travel industry were all about new ways of consuming destination information, then one day you may be able to add airline pilots and airport runways to the mix.... Read More
Iflybags goes mobile with iPhone app for baggage fee calculations
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Iflybags goes mobile with iPhone app for baggage fee calculations
By Dennis Schaal | March 13, 2012
Perhaps it is only fitting that Farelogix has turned its iflybags baggage-fee calculation service into a paid iPhone app.... Read More
SnappyGo wants to be the eHarmony of travel planning
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SnappyGo wants to be the eHarmony of travel planning
By Kevin May | March 13, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based SnappyGo, a system which connects consumers to a travel advisor with the same interests.... Read More
United-Continental combo site flies ahead of American Airlines - Top US travel sites, March 10 2012
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United-Continental combo site flies ahead of American Airlines - Top US travel sites, March 10 2012
By PhocusWire | March 13, 2012
Following the pair's final integration a few weekends back, United and Continental have secured their first milestone: overtaking rival carrier American Airlines.... Read More
Heart-stopping rumour of the decade (that might make sense): Google to buy TripAdvisor
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Heart-stopping rumour of the decade (that might make sense): Google to buy TripAdvisor
By Kevin May | March 13, 2012
Many will find it hard to name two companies that polarise opinion within the travel industry more than user review master TripAdvisor and search giant Google.... Read More
Tripl play as social travel startup raises $300K, moves to New York and readies relaunch
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Tripl play as social travel startup raises $300K, moves to New York and readies relaunch
By Dennis Schaal | March 13, 2012
Sweden's social travel startup Tripl will get more social in New York, where it is relocating on the heels of raising $300,000 by issuing debt securities.... Read More
What Else? Goodbye second homes, New eRevMax CEO, Spain ATC upgrade, Blogger charge dropped
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What Else? Goodbye second homes, New eRevMax CEO, Spain ATC upgrade, Blogger charge dropped
By PhocusWire | March 13, 2012
HomeAway finds second homeowners looking to sell, eRevMax promotes COO to CEO, ATC in Spain to get new ground radio tech, FlyingWithFish charge dropped. A round-up of other stories from across the industry.... Read More
Microsoft creates translation tool to switch voice to a different language [VIDEO]
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Microsoft creates translation tool to switch voice to a different language [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | March 13, 2012
Travellers have started seeing translation tools appear over recent years, some turning text into different languages and even some producing instant audio.... Read More
Groupon Travel winning more traffic than Hotels.com - Top UK travel sites, March 10 2012
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Groupon Travel winning more traffic than Hotels.com - Top UK travel sites, March 10 2012
By PhocusWire | March 13, 2012
Groupon Travel is slowly creeping up the list of leading travel websites in the UK, taking another significant scalp with it in the guise of Hotels.com.... Read More
Study: Steer clear of airline alliances when booking round-the-world flights
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Study: Steer clear of airline alliances when booking round-the-world flights
By Dennis Schaal | March 12, 2012
If you thought booking a flight online can be a harrowing experience, then just consider the rigors of securing round-the-world tickets.... Read More
Stuff falls further as Booking.com steps in - Top New Zealand websites, March 3 2012
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Stuff falls further as Booking.com steps in - Top New Zealand websites, March 3 2012
By PhocusWire | March 12, 2012
Stuff saw its share of the leading travel websites in New Zealand tumble further last week and lose another position, this time to Booking.com.... Read More
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