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Royal Caribbean builds cruise app to track kids and plan activities - but with a twist
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Royal Caribbean builds cruise app to track kids and plan activities - but with a twist
By Kevin May | April 5, 2010
Cruise line Royal Caribbean has built an iPhone app to allow passengers on its flagship Oasis of the Seas vessel to manage their entire trip (and family) from a handset.... Read More
Hello Delta -- Southwest-WestJet codeshare snafu more than SabreSonic issue
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Hello Delta -- Southwest-WestJet codeshare snafu more than SabreSonic issue
By Dennis Schaal | April 5, 2010
The already delayed implementation of a Southwest-WestJet codeshare agreement has run into further trouble as Southwest says reports of a possible WestJet-Delta codeshare "could be inconsistent" with the Southwest-WestJet agreement.... Read More
AwardWallet illustrating growth of ancillary sites as Expedia and others join
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AwardWallet illustrating growth of ancillary sites as Expedia and others join
By Kevin May | April 5, 2010
If the new battle front in the online travel war is in growing ancillary revenue then AwardWallet is perhaps indicating how dedicated sites for managing loyalty schemes are also leaping forward.... Read More
Travelocity trying every conceivable channel as Roaming Gnome hits Chatroulette
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Travelocity trying every conceivable channel as Roaming Gnome hits Chatroulette
By Kevin May | April 5, 2010
Travelocity company mascot, The Roaming Gnome, appears to be fronting the first push by a travel company to tap into the mind-boggingly growth and popularity of Chatroulette.... Read More
Much to admire, still more to do, with boredom-fixing Goby iPhone app
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Much to admire, still more to do, with boredom-fixing Goby iPhone app
By Stephen Joyce | April 5, 2010
Goby, the things-to-do metasearch engine, has released an iPhone app that it says will cure boredom on the go.... Read More
Kayak, Mobiata size up the iPad transition and like the design freedom
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Kayak, Mobiata size up the iPad transition and like the design freedom
By Dennis Schaal | April 4, 2010
Kayak and Mobiata transitioned their iPhone apps to the iPad and in the process both companies realized that developing iPad apps involved more than a quick revision or two, and provided some relative design freedom.... Read More
Lonely Planet raises the iPad flag with Ultimate Experiences app
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Lonely Planet raises the iPad flag with Ultimate Experiences app
By Kevin May | April 3, 2010
Guidebook publisher Lonely Planet is one of the first high profile travel brands out of the blocks with the release of an app for the new Apple iPad.... Read More
The Week in Travel Tech - March 28 to April 3 2010
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The Week in Travel Tech - March 28 to April 3 2010
By Kevin May | April 3, 2010
What you missed on Tnooz this week, Sunday 28 March to Saturday 3 April 2010.... Read More
Athens hears the call of social media, signs deal with Joobili
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Athens hears the call of social media, signs deal with Joobili
By Kevin May | April 2, 2010
Greek capital Athens is looking to boost its presence across social networks as part of wider event and attraction deal with destination site Joobili.... Read More
If TripAdvisor made TV commercials, would they look like this?
By Kevin May | April 2, 2010
Just for fun. When TripAdvisor finally uses TV advertising to remind the industry about its power and influence, perhaps this is the style its creative agency will adopt.... Read More
Hong Kong Travel Site Crunch: Data Week End March 27 2010
By Kevin May | April 1, 2010
Most popular travel websites in the Hong Kong region for the week ending March 27 2010.... Read More
Snubbing snippets -- NileGuide API enables full content with links
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Snubbing snippets -- NileGuide API enables full content with links
By Dennis Schaal | April 1, 2010
NileGuide released a free public API to disseminate its guide, trips and blog content, but unlike most such endeavors, it is allowing publishers to display full content with a link -- and not just a paragraph or two.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - PackLate
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TLabs Showcase - PackLate
By Kevin May | April 1, 2010
TLabs focus on startups featuring Philadelphia-based PackLate.com.... Read More
EasyJet taking social media seriously as Facebook booking engine comes a step closer
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EasyJet taking social media seriously as Facebook booking engine comes a step closer
By Kevin May | April 1, 2010
Will EasyJet be the first low cost carrier to offer full booking facilities on a major social network? It appears so after confirmation that it is considering such a facility for Facebook.... Read More
Online travel powerhouses -- Priceline, Expedia ... and Ctrip?
By Dennis Schaal | April 1, 2010
When you think of the leading players in online travel globally, Priceline and Expedia might be near the top of your list. But, would you immediately place Ctrip, the Shanghai-based travel agency, in the upper echelons, as well?... Read More