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TripCase is not just for apps anymore
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TripCase is not just for apps anymore
By Dennis Schaal | March 9, 2011
Apps or mobile Web, which will it be? TripCase just answered the question by launching a mobile Web version to supplement its Android, iPhone and Blackberry apps.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Trippo
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TLabs Showcase - Trippo
By Dennis Schaal | March 9, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based hotel flash sale site Trippo.... Read More
Emerging mobile technology could untangle airport processing
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Emerging mobile technology could untangle airport processing
By Viewpoints | March 9, 2011
Despite the advent of online check-in, airport kiosks and mobile boarding passes, the airport experience continues to be plagued with long lines resulting in passenger frustration.... Read More
Vayant wins funding round, appoints new CEO
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Vayant wins funding round, appoints new CEO
By Kevin May | March 9, 2011
Flight search and pricing platform Vayant has appointed ex-Fly.com boss Brian Clark as its new CEO at the same time as announcing a new funding round.... Read More
Italian regulator hits Expedia, Opodo and eDreams with heavy fines
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Italian regulator hits Expedia, Opodo and eDreams with heavy fines
By Daniele Beccari | March 8, 2011
The Italian Antitrust Office has fined three leading online travel agencies for unfair commercial practices.... Read More
Sabre debuts social networking site for travel agents in Germany
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Sabre debuts social networking site for travel agents in Germany
By Dennis Schaal | March 8, 2011
Sabre wants travel agents in Germany to get a bit more social as it launched its travel agent social networking platform, AgentStream, in that country.... Read More
After Kayak and Fairmont beta, Pegasus launches hotel MetaSearch Services
By Dennis Schaal | March 8, 2011
After conducting a beta test with Kayak, Fairmont Hotels and at least three other chains, Pegasus Solutions launched a new product, MetaSearch Services.... Read More
Why travel marketers need to understand those coming after Gen-Y
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Why travel marketers need to understand those coming after Gen-Y
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | March 8, 2011
A common topic bounced around the industry focuses on what will be the most important marketing channels in travel.... Read More
El Al UK passengers see carbon offsets take root
By Dennis Schaal | March 8, 2011
El Al started a unique carbon offset program: When UK passengers book London-Tel Aviv roundtrip tickets on the El Al or Jewish National Fund websites, the airline will plant a tree in Israel.... Read More
JetBlue and LAN Airlines go interline route with online booking on the way
By Dennis Schaal | March 8, 2011
JetBlue and LAN Airlines implemented an interline agreement, enabling passengers to connect between dozens of U.S. cities and South America.... Read More
American Airlines fined over lack of transparency on overbooked flights
By Dennis Schaal | March 8, 2011
The U.S. Department of Transportation for the first time has fined an airline for failing to disclose fees associated with the redemption of vouchers after passengers voluntarily leave overbooked flights.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - ReviewPro
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TLabs Showcase - ReviewPro
By Kevin May | March 7, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Spain-based hotel review analytics service ReviewPro.... Read More
Onefinestay secures $3.7 million investment, plots boutique city expansion
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Onefinestay secures $3.7 million investment, plots boutique city expansion
By Kevin May | March 7, 2011
UK startup Onefinestay has captured the attention of a string of luminaries from the history of online travel and secured a Series A funding round worth $3.7 million.... Read More
Digital advertising in airport restrooms makes an impression
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Digital advertising in airport restrooms makes an impression
By Dennis Schaal | March 7, 2011
Talk about advertising impressions. Imagine walking into a restroom in Chicago's O'Hare Airport, approaching the mirror and seeing a big brand advertisement instead of your own smiling face.... Read More
Did Expedia go missing in Kayak to clean up IPO issue?
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Did Expedia go missing in Kayak to clean up IPO issue?
By Dennis Schaal | March 7, 2011
As Kayak partners with Bing and readies an IPO, Kayak may be seeking to tidy up a nasty issue with Orbitz.... Read More