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London Gatwick Airport swoons over Twitter, but will not show tweets
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London Gatwick Airport swoons over Twitter, but will not show tweets
By Kevin May | July 22, 2010
Plenty of gushing praise elsewhere for London Gatwick Airport today as customer service bosses encourage passengers to share their experiences of the airport on Twitter.... Read More
NileGuide introduces global events for online trip-planning
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NileGuide introduces global events for online trip-planning
By Dennis Schaal | July 22, 2010
Do you want to plan a trip around the Helsinki City Marathon next month?... Read More
VisitBritain blames mobile spam messages sent to US students on third party
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VisitBritain blames mobile spam messages sent to US students on third party
By Kevin May | July 22, 2010
VisitBritain is at the centre of a potential class action in the US following complaints from students about alleged spam SMS messages being sent to mobiles.... Read More
Study: Winners in airline ancillary revenue
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Study: Winners in airline ancillary revenue
By Kevin May | July 22, 2010
Interesting data from a joint study by Amadeus and IdeaWorks outlining the top earners in the airline industry when it comes to ancillary revenue.... Read More
Most popular Singapore travel websites - July 17 2010
By PhocusWire | July 22, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Singapore for the week ending July 17 2010.... Read More
Rent-A-Wreck: Kayak yes, global distribution systems no
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Rent-A-Wreck: Kayak yes, global distribution systems no
By Dennis Schaal | July 21, 2010
Rent-A-Wreck used OpenTravel XML schema to hook up to Kayak about a year ago and will soon use the same type of interface to connect to CarRentalExpress.com, a spokesman says.... Read More
Most popular New Zealand travel websites - July 17 2010
By PhocusWire | July 21, 2010
Most popular travel websites in New Zealand for the week ending July 17 2010.... Read More
Expedia, American Express -- When travel research perfectly aligns with business goals
By Dennis Schaal | July 21, 2010
You have to love it -- or maybe not -- when travel research released separately today by Expedia and American Express almost reads like an advertisement for their respective offerings.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Re-Ticket
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TLabs Showcase - Re-Ticket
By Kevin May | July 21, 2010
TLabs Showcase focus on startups featuring Netherlands-based travel ticket exchange site Re-Ticket.com.... Read More
Most popular US travel websites - July 17 2010
By PhocusWire | July 21, 2010
Most popular travel websites in the US for the week ending July 17 2010.... Read More
You decide: Does OpenAxis belong to the Rebel Alliance or The Dark Side?
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You decide: Does OpenAxis belong to the Rebel Alliance or The Dark Side?
By Glenn Gruber | July 21, 2010
Ever since the Open AXIS Group burst upon the scene to much fanfare two weeks ago, the question is whether the new organization will be a force for good in the travel industry or a new resident on the Death Star.... Read More
Why Flipboard is a game-changer for travel
By Viewpoints | July 21, 2010
Many marketing managers and business developments managers have invested money and reputation by advocating social networks as means of marketing.... Read More
Movitas captures $3M from new funding round
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Movitas captures $3M from new funding round
By Kevin May | July 21, 2010
Mobile travel app provider Movitas is celebrating today after securing a $3 million investment from a group of private investors.... Read More
Everytrail details travel guide marketplace, woos Fodors as content provider
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Everytrail details travel guide marketplace, woos Fodors as content provider
By Kevin May | July 21, 2010
Six weeks after revealing a new revenue stream for the company, Everytrail has officially opened the doors on its travel guide shop and unveiled Fodor's as launch partner.... Read More
Most popular France travel websites - July 17 2010
By PhocusWire | July 21, 2010
Most popular travel websites in France for the week ending July 17 2010.... Read More