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TripIt shows how to make helpful and fun promo videos

By Kevin May | September 23, 2010

Travel planning service TripIt used an upgrade of its pro service (the paid-for element of the product) to release a rather charming video clip to explain the product.... Read More

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After nuclear-led Cold War comes travel distribution detente

By Siew Hoon Yeoh | September 23, 2010

At this time of the year in Beijing, as summer gives way to autumn and the Chinese offer mooncakes to the Lady of the Moon, there’s a change in the direction of the wind that blows through the city.... Read More

By PhocusWire | September 22, 2010

Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending Sept 18 2010.... Read More

Open AXIS board rejects dedicated seat for GDSs

By Dennis Schaal | September 22, 2010

The Open AXIS Group board rejected a move to offer the GDSs a dedicated board seat that would rotate among them periodically.... Read More

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TripAdvisor steers well clear of bizarre Blackpool hotel saga

By Kevin May | September 22, 2010

User review site TripAdvisor is perhaps wisely attempting to remove itself from the strange story of a couple asked to leave a UK hotel because of a negative review.... Read More

JetBlue gets into satellite broadband business with ViaSat

By Dennis Schaal | September 22, 2010

JetBlue intends to get into the airline broadband business through its LiveTV subsidiary and a partnership with satellite and wireless communications provider ViaSat.... Read More

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Eleven things to know about translating travel websites

By Viewpoints | September 22, 2010

The globalization of travel websites presents challenges on many fronts.... Read More

By PhocusWire | September 22, 2010

Most popular travel websites in the US for the week ending Sept 18 2010.... Read More

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Legal case against TripAdvisor intensifies, comment posters also in spotlight

By Kevin May | September 22, 2010

The threatened legal action against TripAdvisor has stepped up a gear with details emerging on strategy and a threat to also pursue those behind alleged defamatory comments.... Read More

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Viator adds destination content, becomes more social

By Dennis Schaal | September 22, 2010

Viator, the destination activities website, expanded its attractions content and made it possible for members to share reviews and recommendations with their social networks.... Read More

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TLabs Showcase - AvidTrips

By Kevin May | September 22, 2010

TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring New York City, USA-based AvidTrips.... Read More

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European Commission bolsters passenger data sharing rules

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | September 22, 2010

After deliberating for years on the subject a diktat was issued this week by the European Commission around sharing of PNR data for reservations in Europe.... Read More

By PhocusWire | September 22, 2010

Most popular travel websites in France for the week ending Sept 18 2010.... Read More

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ideeli, a members-only site, adds travel to the mix

By Dennis Schaal | September 21, 2010

If you have a members-only, flash sales site offering designer fashions, you might as well give members somewhere exotic to show off all of their purchases.... Read More