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TripWolf scraps app download charges, launches offline maps

By Kevin May | February 24, 2011

Tripwolf, one of the web's early trip planning sites, has relaunched its smartphone application so consumers can use it without incurring expensive roaming charges.... Read More

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Google: Travel consumers prefer mobile ads over desktop ads

By Dennis Schaal | February 24, 2011

Google pitched its advertising tools to small businesses and in the process cites research about travel consumers' mobile ad preferences and search habits.... Read More

A travel fusion of mobile, QR codes, location, social and CRM

By Kevin May | February 24, 2011

Telcoms are starting to properly understand the opportunities ahead when they marry technology with the needs of consumers and the travel industry.... Read More

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TLabs Showcase - HotelMarketingClub

By Kevin May | February 24, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring India-based web and social media training service HotelMarketingClub.... Read More

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Do not be overwhelmed, Mr Travel Agent – conquer post-booking first

By Siew Hoon Yeoh | February 23, 2011

With so much happening in the world of mobile travel, it is easy for agents to be unclear about what they should do to get a piece of the action.... Read More

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Top travel websites in Australia - February 19 2011

By PhocusWire | February 23, 2011

Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending February 19 2011.... Read More

Priceline looking to more integration of its properties

By Dennis Schaal | February 23, 2011

Priceline saw its revenue rise 35% in the fourth quarter to $731 million and indicated that further integration of its properties may be in order.... Read More

Part Two - Tripbod in the Valley video diary

By PhocusWire | February 23, 2011

Startup life dictates that things never quite go to plan, especially when you put your trust in others (or an airline) to get you from one side of the world to the other.... Read More

Ritz-Carlton Charlotte gearing up for electric cars

By Dennis Schaal | February 23, 2011

Sometimes hotel technology goes beyond reservations systems, augmented reality apps and website innovations, and gets into roadside attractions.... Read More

Travel advertising rules - good for consumers, nightmare for companies

By Kevin May | February 23, 2011

A regulatory storm is heading for the UK, where pretty much every travel company will have to watch for blunders on any of its publicly available information on the web.... Read More

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Top travel websites in Brazil - February 19 2011

By PhocusWire | February 23, 2011

Most popular travel websites in Brazil for the week ending February 19 2011.... Read More

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How the web can make money for destinations through tours and activities

By Stephen Joyce | February 23, 2011

I've learned over the years that working with destinations can be a tricky and sometimes frustrating endeavour.... Read More

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TLabs Showcase - Itinerie

By Kevin May | February 23, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Argentina and US-based package travel flash sales service Itinerie.... Read More

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Top travel websites in France - February 19 2011

By PhocusWire | February 22, 2011

Most popular travel websites in France for the week ending February 19 2011.... Read More

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Expedia sorry for New Zealand earthquake email error

By Kevin May | February 22, 2011

Expedia has apologised after an email promo featuring a picture of Christchurch cathedral in New Zealand was sent just hours after the city was struck by a fatal earthquake.... Read More

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