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Hotelicopter wins new funding round to push distribution platform

By Kevin May | March 31, 2011

More money in the coffers for hotel search and booking platform Hotelicopter after securing a further $1.5 million in funding, bringing its total so far to $5 million.... Read More

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TLabs Showcase - Travelhoppers

By Kevin May | March 31, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based trip planning and destination service Travelhoppers.... Read More

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Mobile web or native apps for travel: Advice, stats and other musings

By Glenn Gruber | March 31, 2011

One of the first decision points when companies look to build mobile apps is whether to "go native" or pursue an optimized mobile web approach.... Read More

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Expedia hits back at Webjet bagel and pastrami tirade

By Kevin May | March 30, 2011

A war of words is developing amongst online travel agencies in Asia-Pacific after Expedia announced a joint venture with low cost carrier AirAsia earlier this week.... Read More

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Top travel websites in Australia - March 26 2011

By PhocusWire | March 30, 2011

Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending March 26 2011.... Read More

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Google likes +1 in a Googlish way

By Dennis Schaal | March 30, 2011

Google is slowing introducing its answer to the Facebook "like" button in the form of +1.... Read More

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Why travel bloggers need to establish their own brand

By Viewpoints | March 30, 2011

Something of a controversial debate took place on Tnooz recently, with two posts looking from different angles at the age-old issue of travel blogging, writing and making money.... Read More

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Yapta seeks to get distribution on track through API

By Dennis Schaal | March 30, 2011

Yapta, the airfare and hotel rate tracking service, released airfare price-tracking APIs in beta.... Read More

Travelport to get back to basics after sale of content distribution business

By Dennis Schaal | March 30, 2011

It's tough being a global distribution system: The business is highly competitive and you can't raise prices every year like you could in the good old days.... Read More

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Top travel websites in Canada - March 26 2011

By PhocusWire | March 30, 2011

Most popular travel websites in Canada for the week ending March 26 2011.... Read More

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Gowalla plots providing best user experience to explore the world

By Daniele Beccari | March 30, 2011

Gowalla is looking to push to the next level with its position as a pioneer in geo-location services and now become a major player in the travel industry.... Read More

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Enterprise car brands to be absent on Orbitz after negotiations impasse

By Dennis Schaal | March 30, 2011

First American Airlines left Orbitz Worldwide websites in December and now sister brands National Car Rental and Alamo are slated to bid adieu April 1, although the issues appear to be disparate.... Read More

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30 content marketing tips for independent hotels and hotel groups

By Viewpoints | March 30, 2011

Because the travel and tourism space remains extremely competitive, it’s important for individual hotels and hotel groups to establish and maintain a competitive advantage in their marketing efforts.... Read More