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Senator Rand Paul refuses patdown and misses flight
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Senator Rand Paul refuses patdown and misses flight
By Dennis Schaal | January 23, 2012
US Senator Rand Paul caused a stir today when his dad, Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, tweeted that his son had been detained by the US Transportation and Security Administration.... Read More
Trazzler sells deals platform and refocuses travel writer network on iPhone app
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Trazzler sells deals platform and refocuses travel writer network on iPhone app
By Dennis Schaal | January 23, 2012
Trazzler, the travel writer and photographer network, sold its deals-distribution platform.... Read More
How rich visuals generate more travel bookings
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How rich visuals generate more travel bookings
By Viewpoints | January 23, 2012
It’s hard to find any business better suited for the internet than travel and hospitality.... Read More
North American hotel prices - January to March 2012
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North American hotel prices - January to March 2012
By PhocusWire | January 23, 2012
Data trends on cheapest hotel rates as well as median rate for three months of three, four and five star hotels across some of the major cities in North America.... Read More
NFC check-in and boarding coming to an airport near you - soonish
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NFC check-in and boarding coming to an airport near you - soonish
By Linda Fox | January 23, 2012
A smoother, less stressful airport process might be within reach thanks to technology developed by SITA Lab and Orange Business Services... Read More
Near2there brings alerts and ways to discover destinations to mobile devices
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Near2there brings alerts and ways to discover destinations to mobile devices
By Kevin May | January 23, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based Near2there, a mobile service which allows travellers to discover and be alerted to attractions on a trip.... Read More
Amid controversy, Google Africa SME play expands - with Ghana Tourism deal
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Amid controversy, Google Africa SME play expands - with Ghana Tourism deal
By Viewpoints | January 22, 2012
The last few weeks haven't been great for Google, especially for its operations in Africa.... Read More
Qantas sees off threat from Virgin - Top Australia travel websites, January 14 2012
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Qantas sees off threat from Virgin - Top Australia travel websites, January 14 2012
By PhocusWire | January 22, 2012
Flag carrier Qantas has held off the challenge of rival airline Virgin Australia despite seeing a drop in its market share last week.... Read More
Rivals close in on Expedia - Top New Zealand websites, January 14 2012
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Rivals close in on Expedia - Top New Zealand websites, January 14 2012
By PhocusWire | January 22, 2012
Expedia's lead over second and third place in the list of leading travel websites in New Zealand has decreased after strong performance from House of Travel and WebJet last week.... Read More
Best of Tnooz Last Week – Blowing the mind, Killing Shatner, Mobile activated agents
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Best of Tnooz Last Week – Blowing the mind, Killing Shatner, Mobile activated agents
By PhocusWire | January 22, 2012
What were the best articles on Tnooz last week?... Read More
Viajanet loses ground to Decolar - Top Brazil travel sites, January 14 2012
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Viajanet loses ground to Decolar - Top Brazil travel sites, January 14 2012
By PhocusWire | January 20, 2012
Decolar has stretched its lead over second place Viajanet as fourth spot holder Submarino leapfrogs into third in the list of leading travel websites in Brazil.... Read More
Google Hotel Finder distances itself from Hipmunk with transit data
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Google Hotel Finder distances itself from Hipmunk with transit data
By Dennis Schaal | January 20, 2012
Google Hotel Finder has added a new filter -- maximum travel time from a tourist attraction, business meeting or other point of interest.... Read More
Google Offers expanding with JetBlue on board as national advertiser
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Google Offers expanding with JetBlue on board as national advertiser
By Dennis Schaal | January 20, 2012
Google Offers, the search giant's answer to Groupon, LivingSocial and Travelzoo, has now expanded to about 35 US markets, with JetBlue on board as a national advertiser.... Read More
Jetsetter expands UK offering with Conde Nast Traveller partnership
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Jetsetter expands UK offering with Conde Nast Traveller partnership
By Linda Fox | January 20, 2012
Flash deals service Jetsetter has joined forces with Conde Nast Traveller to offer discounted rates at hotels on the annual Conde Nast Traveller Gold List... Read More
Kuoni taps into social for trend report, unveils plans for digital
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Kuoni taps into social for trend report, unveils plans for digital
By Linda Fox | January 20, 2012
Long-haul specialist Kuoni decided to include the wisdom of its social fan-base for the first time in its Travel Trends Report 2012.... Read More
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