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Goby to use $2.5M funding to get more mobile, social
By Dennis Schaal | October 21, 2010
Goby, the travel inspiration search engine, closed on another $2.5 million in funding, bringing its total since launching in 2009 to $7.5 million.... Read More
Google-ITA Software deal: ITA goes mobile with airline business
By Dennis Schaal | October 21, 2010
In what might be considered a logical evolution, ITA Software has expanded its business-to-business QPX airline pricing and shopping business to the mobile channel.... Read More
ITA Software shows Google love with Android app
By Dennis Schaal | October 21, 2010
ITA Software, still waiting for regulatory approval to get bought up by Google, introduced its free OnTheFly app for Android.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Swiftrank
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TLabs Showcase - Swiftrank
By Dennis Schaal | October 21, 2010
TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring US and Singapore-based travel listings service Swiftrank.... Read More
Travelzoo profitable in Europe for first time
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Travelzoo profitable in Europe for first time
By Dennis Schaal | October 21, 2010
After a five-year push, Travelzoo achieved profitability in Europe for the first time.... Read More
Two-minute survey from Frommers - Digital content in travel
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Two-minute survey from Frommers - Digital content in travel
By PhocusWire | October 21, 2010
The annual Frommers Digital Content Survey is here again and Tnooz is pleased to be involved for the first time.... Read More
TUI Travel writes off £88M, finance boss goes, IT accounting blamed
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TUI Travel writes off £88M, finance boss goes, IT accounting blamed
By Kevin May | October 21, 2010
"Value driven" says the TUI Travel PLC website, but the tour operating giant has seen the value of its share price hit today after re-posting its 2009 results after an apparent IT accounting cock-up.... Read More
Most popular New Zealand travel websites - October 16 2010
By PhocusWire | October 20, 2010
Most popular travel sites in New Zealand for the week ending October 16 2010.... Read More
Datalex, OpenTravel gear up for optional services
By Dennis Schaal | October 20, 2010
In fits and starts, travel tech companies and associations are gearing up to handle airline optional services.... Read More
If you love TripAdvisor, you'll adore BedBugRegistry
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If you love TripAdvisor, you'll adore BedBugRegistry
By Dennis Schaal | October 20, 2010
If you love TripAdvisor user reviews, then you'll adore BedBugRegistry.com -- or just the opposite.... Read More
Most popular Canada travel websites - October 16 2010
By PhocusWire | October 20, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Canada for the week ending October 16 2010.... Read More
OffandAway doubles funding with $2M round
By Dennis Schaal | October 20, 2010
Off & Away has some additional money in the kitty to expand its product lineup.... Read More
Google internal email the travel industry would hate to see
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Google internal email the travel industry would hate to see
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | October 20, 2010
I was thinking what if I ran the Troogleplex - Google’s burgeoning travel space. Would a memo to staff like this be leaked to a potentially terrified industry...... Read More
Travel Ad Network gets $15M in funding
By Dennis Schaal | October 20, 2010
Travel Ad Network picked up $15 million in funding in a Series C round led by Starvest Partners.... Read More
Why allowing mobiles on flights is dangerous
By Kevin May | October 20, 2010
For those concerned about privacy issues in the digital world AND people using mobiles on aircraft, this will send a shiver down their spine.... Read More