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How a city won social media gold when hitting back at dying claim

By Kevin May | May 30, 2011

A US city is claiming a world record after managing to fill a Lip Dub video with 5,000 people in a bid to hit back at an article which said it is "dying".... Read More

Best of Tnooz This Week - See no evil, test no evil, befriend no evil

By PhocusWire | May 29, 2011

What were the best articles on Tnooz this week?... Read More

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Top travel websites in India - May 21 2011

By PhocusWire | May 29, 2011

Most popular travel websites in India for the week ending May 21 2011.... Read More

Tnooz Nuggets - Fri 27 May 2011

By PhocusWire | May 27, 2011

In today's edition: A choice role at Choice, makeover for Travellerspoint, carnival for EZYield and Pmweb, SVP creation at Pegasus.... Read More

Kayak sees 85 percent chance of IPO, takes GAAP loss due to SideStep charge

By Dennis Schaal | May 27, 2011

Kayak now pegs its chances of proceeding with an initial public offering at 85%, which is up from a 60% likelihood articulated two months ago.... Read More

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MIT student creates travel hyperdrive, map-based for now

By Kevin May | May 27, 2011

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, feeder of brainiacs to ITA Software, is probably creating all sorts of mad pieces of kit that will enrich the travel experience in years to come.... Read More

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Switzerland Tourism Facebook campaign comes just in time to save your marriage

By Dennis Schaal | May 27, 2011

Considering the havoc that the mobile revolution is creating in marriages and other relationships, Switzerland Tourism's new Facebook campaign comes in the nick of time.... Read More

Spirit Airlines, after IPO, has few worries about distribution costs

By Dennis Schaal | May 27, 2011

Spirit Airlines executed its initial public offering yesterday, but unlike the vast majority of airlines, it has few worries about its distribution costs.... Read More

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eNett brings virtual payment technology to Skytours

By Kevin May | May 27, 2011

Europe-wide online travel retailer Skytours is switching to a new payment technology provider courtesy of a deal with Travelport-backed joint venture eNett.... Read More

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Six out of ten mobile users now downloading travel apps

By Kevin May | May 27, 2011

A survey has found 60% of mobile phone users have now downloaded and used a travel-related smartphone application.... Read More

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TLabs Showcase - iGottaGuide

By Kevin May | May 27, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based iGottaGuide, a platform to connect travellers with locals in cities.... Read More

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Google flight search test not driven by ITA Software, probably OAG

By Kevin May | May 27, 2011

An experiment by Google to show flight journey times and airlines operating a route is to be rolled out more widely in the next few days - but not all is what it seems.... Read More

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Chris Cuddy quits as CEO of Cheapflights, Hugo Burge takes over

By Kevin May | May 26, 2011

Chris Cuddy is stepping down as CEO of price comparison site Cheapflights after six years of commuting between the company's Boston and London bases.... Read More

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Multi-purpose, hi-tech passenger kiosks for airports

By Kevin May | May 26, 2011

Airports across the US are about to find themselves on the receiving end of some fancy toys for passengers hanging around in departure terminals.... Read More

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Zozi bags $7M fund as market for tours and activities deals kicks in

By Kevin May | May 26, 2011

Significant development in the online tours and activities sector today following confirmation of a $7 million injection into local deals service Zozi.... Read More

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