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Top travel websites in the US – May 14 2011

By PhocusWire | May 18, 2011

Most popular travel websites in the US for the week ending May 14 2011.... Read More

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Do corporate blogs still matter for hotel brands?

By Patrick Landman | May 18, 2011

There seems a lot of disagreement about whether blogging is still effective in the days of micro-blogging sites like Twitter and age of social media like Facebook.... Read More

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Six out of ten Europeans now booking travel via the web

By Kevin May | May 18, 2011

Brits are the savviest amongst European when it comes to booking travel, with 71% expecting to reserve their trips via the web in 2011.... Read More

Heard any travel startup guys talk like this? [VIDEO]

By Kevin May | May 18, 2011

Very funny video from the often hit-and-miss College Humour brigade, this time mocking the world of tech startups.... Read More

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TLabs Showcase - TravelQN

By Kevin May | May 18, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Scotland-based travel agent lead-generation service TravelQN.... Read More

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Top travel websites in France - May 14 2011

By PhocusWire | May 18, 2011

Most popular travel websites in France for the week ending May 14 2011.... Read More

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Top travel websites in New Zealand - May 14 2011

By PhocusWire | May 17, 2011

Most popular travel websites in New Zealand for the week ending May 14 2011:... Read More

Wanderfly gets more social with Wanderlists and Facebook integration

By Dennis Schaal | May 17, 2011

Wanderfly, the travel inspiration startup, redesigned its website for speed and introduced some additional social features.... Read More

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One in five hotel searches come from mobile devices

By Kevin May | May 17, 2011

Google says it is already seeing 19% of all hotel queries in search being conducted on mobile devices, supporting the idea that mobile is now more important than ever in travel marketing.... Read More

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One small step for Expedia and AARP -- hotel Walk Scores

By Dennis Schaal | May 17, 2011

If you've ever arrived at your hotel and found that the only way to get to a restaurant or pharmacy is to drive there or hop in a taxi, then help has just arrived by foot.... Read More

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9Flats apartment rental platform brings total funding to $10M

By Kevin May | May 17, 2011

More financial validation of the apartment rental sector with news that Germany-based 9Flats has secured a round of funding led by US venture capital firm Redpoint Ventures.... Read More

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Starwood Hotels offers Starpoints and free stays for foursquare check-ins

By Dennis Schaal | May 17, 2011

Starwood Hotels brands -- and their guests -- are now cashing in on location-based, mobile check-ins.... Read More

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Top travel websites in Brazil - May 14 2011

By PhocusWire | May 17, 2011

Most popular travel websites in Brazil for the week ending May 14 2011.... Read More

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TravelRepublic expands into Spain

By Kevin May | May 17, 2011

First major expansion for UK-based online travel agency TravelRepublic with the launch this week of its first overseas site targeting travellers in Spain.... Read More

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Viator tours go mobile with differentiated iPhone and iPad apps

By Dennis Schaal | May 17, 2011

Viator introduced versions 1.0 of its iPhone and iPad apps, and also did a lot of work behind-the-scenes making changes that users of the iPhone app, in particular, can take advantage of.... Read More

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