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Travelport moves to extend debt repayment to 2016, but parent could face Chapter 11
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Travelport moves to extend debt repayment to 2016, but parent could face Chapter 11
By Kevin May | September 23, 2011
Travelport Holdings (parent of Travelport Ltd) will have until 2016 to repay its payment in kind (PIK) loan after reaching an agreement in principle to extend the loan.... Read More
Tripadvisor adds Fodor's professional recommendations for ultimate trip planning experience
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Tripadvisor adds Fodor's professional recommendations for ultimate trip planning experience
By Linda Fox | September 23, 2011
Tripadvisor has further strengthened its offering through a content sharing deal with guidebook specialist Fodor's.... Read More
Collaborative consumption model drives a new wave of travel products
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Collaborative consumption model drives a new wave of travel products
By Viewpoints | September 23, 2011
We’ve heard a lot about the rise of collaborative consumption over the last few years and Rachel Botsman’s book What’s Mine is Yours is one of the best pieces on the subject.... Read More
Gogobot demos Facebook travel app to Zuckerberg, likes power of new Open Graph
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Gogobot demos Facebook travel app to Zuckerberg, likes power of new Open Graph
By Dennis Schaal | September 22, 2011
A week before Facebook unveiled Timeline and new Open Graph features today, Gogobot demoed its new Facebook integration to Mark Zuckerberg.... Read More
Jetstar and Qantas on winning run - Top Australia travel websites, September 17 2011
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Jetstar and Qantas on winning run - Top Australia travel websites, September 17 2011
By PhocusWire | September 22, 2011
Qantas and Jetstar have managed to secure almost half of the Australia airline website category, winning 45% of the entire market.... Read More
Travelport wins latest battle to preserve American Airlines tickets on Orbitz
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Travelport wins latest battle to preserve American Airlines tickets on Orbitz
By Kevin May | September 22, 2011
Almost forgotten in recent months due to various other battles between American Airlines and the GDSs, but a case surrounding the airline's fares on Orbitz has also been ticking over for the best part of ten months.... Read More
Gogo launches first national TV ads since rebranding [VIDEO]
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Gogo launches first national TV ads since rebranding [VIDEO]
By Dennis Schaal | September 22, 2011
Gogo introduced national TV ads, radio spots and an integrated marketing campaign -- its first TV campaign since rebranding the company.... Read More
What is the Second Moment of Truth in hotel marketing?
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What is the Second Moment of Truth in hotel marketing?
By Viewpoints | September 22, 2011
Ever heard of the Second Moment of Truth or SMOT? Here’s the proof of whether a hotel delivers on what it says it will do for consumers.... Read More
TripAdvisor says Google threatened search lock-out
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TripAdvisor says Google threatened search lock-out
By Dennis Schaal | September 22, 2011
Officials from TripAdvisor and Yelp say Google threatened to shut them out of search altogether if they didn't provide their content to Google Places.... Read More
Expedia signs product deal with Aer Lingus, banishes memory of Ryanair debacle
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Expedia signs product deal with Aer Lingus, banishes memory of Ryanair debacle
By Kevin May | September 22, 2011
Aer Lingus has become the latest supplier to tap into the Expedia Affiliate Network to bring hotel and activities products to its website.... Read More
New travel platforms redundant the moment of completion, agile is only way to go
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New travel platforms redundant the moment of completion, agile is only way to go
By Linda Fox | September 22, 2011
When people speak of their experiences with technology at a conference, very often it's what they don't say that's more revealing.... Read More
Why do technology people want to get into travel when there is so little money in it?
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Why do technology people want to get into travel when there is so little money in it?
By Viewpoints | September 22, 2011
There are a few things I do not understand. Actually, there are an awful lot of things I do not understand, but here is one thing which I ponder about, on a daily basis, with my travel hat on:... Read More
Egencia: Do not rely on third parties for mobile travel tools
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Egencia: Do not rely on third parties for mobile travel tools
By Daniele Beccari | September 22, 2011
Egencia, the corporate travel arm of Expedia, has recently released a mobile app for iPhones which will serve as a mobile companion for business travellers on the road.... Read More
Room 77 begins move into Asia
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Room 77 begins move into Asia
By Kevin May | September 21, 2011
Expansion time at Room 77 with it making the most of its recent fundraising to make a strategic move and start featuring hotels in Asia.... Read More
Webjet flies back to number one - Top New Zealand websites, September 17 2011
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Webjet flies back to number one - Top New Zealand websites, September 17 2011
By PhocusWire | September 21, 2011
All change again in New Zealand as Webjet swoops to number one spot ahead of Expedia and House of Travel.... Read More
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