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Top travel websites in France - May 21 2011
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Top travel websites in France - May 21 2011
By PhocusWire | May 25, 2011
Most popular travel websites in France for the week ending May 21 2011.... Read More
Tnooz Nuggets - Tues 24 May 2011
By PhocusWire | May 24, 2011
In today's edition: CWT on-message, hotels go for Wego, Concur trains customers.... Read More
Expedia virtual agent will join Alex and Jenn in cyberspace
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Expedia virtual agent will join Alex and Jenn in cyberspace
By Dennis Schaal | May 24, 2011
Expedia.com's customer service options will get an assist from a virtual agent starting in the fall in a move that will complement email and phone support.... Read More
Top travel websites in New Zealand - May 21 2011
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Top travel websites in New Zealand - May 21 2011
By PhocusWire | May 24, 2011
Most popular travel websites in New Zealand for the week ending May 21 2011:... Read More
British Airways claims airline first for Windows mobile
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British Airways claims airline first for Windows mobile
By Kevin May | May 24, 2011
Bragging rights today for British Airways with the launch of the first app to offer mobile boarding to users of the new Windows Phone 7.... Read More
HP downsizes contractor workforce on passenger service system
By Dennis Schaal | May 24, 2011
HP downsized a contingent of contractors working on its Agilaire Passenger Service Solution and American Airlines' Jetstream projects, according to sources.... Read More
Google testing new display for flight search results
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Google testing new display for flight search results
By Kevin May | May 24, 2011
Google is quietly trying out some new functionality around flight searches, using the UK as a test bed to display journey duration and available airlines.... Read More
What a switch -- Pegasus Solutions handling airlines, cruise, vacation rentals
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What a switch -- Pegasus Solutions handling airlines, cruise, vacation rentals
By Dennis Schaal | May 24, 2011
Pegasus Solutions' core business is hotel reservation and distribution technology, including its hotel switch, but the company is getting involved in airline, rail, cruise and vacation rental reservations, too.... Read More
Top travel websites in the US – May 21 2011
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Top travel websites in the US – May 21 2011
By PhocusWire | May 24, 2011
Most popular travel websites in the US for the week ending May 21 2011.... Read More
EasyJet claims ash cloud disruption validates need for detection technology
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EasyJet claims ash cloud disruption validates need for detection technology
By Kevin May | May 24, 2011
Low-cost carrier EasyJet is looking for an aircraft to test its prototype volcanic ash detection equipment this week, having a live case study to work with hanging over northern Europe.... Read More
How to follow European ash cloud travel updates on social media
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How to follow European ash cloud travel updates on social media
By Kevin May | May 24, 2011
One thing the disruption to European air traffic in 2010 as a result of a volcanic eruption in Iceland taught the travel industry was the power of social media.... Read More
Momondo latest metasearch to join mobile app push
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Momondo latest metasearch to join mobile app push
By Kevin May | May 24, 2011
European metasearch provider Momondo has joined the ranks of its competitors and launched its first smartphone application for flight search.... Read More
Top travel websites in the UK - May 21 2011
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Top travel websites in the UK - May 21 2011
By PhocusWire | May 24, 2011
Most popular travel websites in the UK for the week ending May 21 2011.... Read More
The evolution of the GDS model
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The evolution of the GDS model
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | May 23, 2011
Many travellers - and perhaps many in the industry - must be confused and somewhat bemused by the current arcane disputes over distribution costs.... Read More
W Hotels iPhone app offers in-room dining and extra towels
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W Hotels iPhone app offers in-room dining and extra towels
By Dennis Schaal | May 23, 2011
W Hotels debuted an iPhone app which enables you to book a room, order room service, send a message through the app to request "anything else," and view special offers.... Read More