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So you have a new travel app...
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So you have a new travel app...
By Dennis Schaal | September 29, 2011
It's a decision we at Tnooz confront literally every day -- when to write about a just-published travel app and when to take a pass on it.... Read More
Travel gets appy on a Thursday, must be something in the air
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Travel gets appy on a Thursday, must be something in the air
By Linda Fox | September 29, 2011
Travel apps are coming thick and fast this week with new iPhone and iPad releases from Travelzoo, ebookers and hotels.com... Read More
Priceline satisfies last minute booking demand, boosts app with Tonight-Only deals
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Priceline satisfies last minute booking demand, boosts app with Tonight-Only deals
By Linda Fox | September 29, 2011
Priceline has studied its mobile numbers and come up with a facility to book hotels on the same-night of the stay... Read More
TripAdvisor takes major lead  - Top Canada travel sites, September 24 2011
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TripAdvisor takes major lead - Top Canada travel sites, September 24 2011
By PhocusWire | September 29, 2011
Combined country sites (similar to Australia this week) have given TripAdvisor an 8% market share lead over its nearest rival in Canada.... Read More
How to not be dead soon: Life lessons for travel startups
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How to not be dead soon: Life lessons for travel startups
By Viewpoints | September 29, 2011
Earlier this year, my co-founders and I decided to apply for Techstars Boulder, ranked the top startup incubator in the US.... Read More
Hotels.com turns on the style, boosts mobile with iPad app
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Hotels.com turns on the style, boosts mobile with iPad app
By Linda Fox | September 29, 2011
Hotels.com has launched an iPad application with a host of interactive features aimed at boosting its mobile presence.... Read More
GDS news from Travelport, Amadeus, Sabre, Abacus - September 2011
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GDS news from Travelport, Amadeus, Sabre, Abacus - September 2011
By PhocusWire | September 29, 2011
Product news, releases, projects and more from the global distribution systems during September 2011 - all here, in one easy read.... Read More
Carpooling touts the greener and more sociable option for travel
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Carpooling touts the greener and more sociable option for travel
By Kevin May | September 29, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Germany-based Carpooling, a Europe-wide car-sharing service for travellers.... Read More
Agentstream network gets deals, brochures and ratings buttons
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Agentstream network gets deals, brochures and ratings buttons
By Dennis Schaal | September 28, 2011
Sabre has rolled out a deals feature to users of its travel agency community platform, Agentstream.... Read More
TripAdvisor duo nudge ahead of Wotif - Top Australia travel websites, September 24 2011
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TripAdvisor duo nudge ahead of Wotif - Top Australia travel websites, September 24 2011
By PhocusWire | September 28, 2011
TripAdvisor Australia and the main international site combined have pushed past Wotif in the top ten travel websites in Australia.... Read More
Tnooz Nuggets - Wednesday 28 September 2011
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Tnooz Nuggets - Wednesday 28 September 2011
By PhocusWire | September 28, 2011
In this edition: Etihad goes wifi, Android app and new site, Pmweb and Buuteeq unite, Jets2Holidays and Affiliate Window.... Read More
Travelport extends vote deadline on loan acceptance or rejection
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Travelport extends vote deadline on loan acceptance or rejection
By Dennis Schaal | September 28, 2011
Travelport Holdings, the parent of the Travelport operating company, extended a deadline for loan holders to vote up or down its terms on extending PIK loans through 2016.... Read More
Travel search widget takes on car rental, major travel sites next
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Travel search widget takes on car rental, major travel sites next
By Linda Fox | September 28, 2011
Invisible Hand, the downloadable search widget, has extended its coverage of the travel sector to include car rental suppliers.... Read More
The future of consumer loyalty in travel is social media
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The future of consumer loyalty in travel is social media
By Kevin May | September 28, 2011
Bold statement, of course. But with a string of datapoints to demonstrate, it is no wonder travel brands are urged to think of social media as more than a one-way marketing channel.... Read More
Travesse enters busy flash sale sector but with a destination content twist
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Travesse enters busy flash sale sector but with a destination content twist
By Kevin May | September 28, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring UK-based Travesse, a new flash sale hotel accommodation site.... Read More
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