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Much to admire, still more to do, with boredom-fixing Goby iPhone app
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Much to admire, still more to do, with boredom-fixing Goby iPhone app
By Stephen Joyce | April 5, 2010
Goby, the things-to-do metasearch engine, has released an iPhone app that it says will cure boredom on the go.... Read More
Kayak, Mobiata size up the iPad transition and like the design freedom
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Kayak, Mobiata size up the iPad transition and like the design freedom
By Dennis Schaal | April 4, 2010
Kayak and Mobiata transitioned their iPhone apps to the iPad and in the process both companies realized that developing iPad apps involved more than a quick revision or two, and provided some relative design freedom.... Read More
Lonely Planet raises the iPad flag with Ultimate Experiences app
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Lonely Planet raises the iPad flag with Ultimate Experiences app
By Kevin May | April 3, 2010
Guidebook publisher Lonely Planet is one of the first high profile travel brands out of the blocks with the release of an app for the new Apple iPad.... Read More
The Week in Travel Tech - March 28 to April 3 2010
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The Week in Travel Tech - March 28 to April 3 2010
By Kevin May | April 3, 2010
What you missed on Tnooz this week, Sunday 28 March to Saturday 3 April 2010.... Read More
Athens hears the call of social media, signs deal with Joobili
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Athens hears the call of social media, signs deal with Joobili
By Kevin May | April 2, 2010
Greek capital Athens is looking to boost its presence across social networks as part of wider event and attraction deal with destination site Joobili.... Read More
If TripAdvisor made TV commercials, would they look like this?
By Kevin May | April 2, 2010
Just for fun. When TripAdvisor finally uses TV advertising to remind the industry about its power and influence, perhaps this is the style its creative agency will adopt.... Read More
Hong Kong Travel Site Crunch: Data Week End March 27 2010
By Kevin May | April 1, 2010
Most popular travel websites in the Hong Kong region for the week ending March 27 2010.... Read More
Snubbing snippets -- NileGuide API enables full content with links
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Snubbing snippets -- NileGuide API enables full content with links
By Dennis Schaal | April 1, 2010
NileGuide released a free public API to disseminate its guide, trips and blog content, but unlike most such endeavors, it is allowing publishers to display full content with a link -- and not just a paragraph or two.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - PackLate
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TLabs Showcase - PackLate
By Kevin May | April 1, 2010
TLabs focus on startups featuring Philadelphia-based PackLate.com.... Read More
EasyJet taking social media seriously as Facebook booking engine comes a step closer
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EasyJet taking social media seriously as Facebook booking engine comes a step closer
By Kevin May | April 1, 2010
Will EasyJet be the first low cost carrier to offer full booking facilities on a major social network? It appears so after confirmation that it is considering such a facility for Facebook.... Read More
Online travel powerhouses -- Priceline, Expedia ... and Ctrip?
By Dennis Schaal | April 1, 2010
When you think of the leading players in online travel globally, Priceline and Expedia might be near the top of your list. But, would you immediately place Ctrip, the Shanghai-based travel agency, in the upper echelons, as well?... Read More
London telephone exchange accident also knocks out travel sites across UK
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London telephone exchange accident also knocks out travel sites across UK
By Kevin May | April 1, 2010
Flooding in a London telephone exchange which affected thousands of home and business broadband customers also had a serious knock-on effect with websites around the country.... Read More
Giggling at Travel Tech - April Fool roundup
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Giggling at Travel Tech - April Fool roundup
By Kevin May | April 1, 2010
So April 1 is the day when the media and other companies around the world finally don their creative hats and throw caution to the wind with tales of the outlandish, and more.... Read More
Virgin Holidays mobile web security error message just a blip
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Virgin Holidays mobile web security error message just a blip
By Kevin May | April 1, 2010
Virgin Holidays may be in the middle of a wide-ranging and long-running overhaul of its content management system, but some users were faced with a confusing web message this week.... Read More
Australia Travel Site Crunch: Data Week End March 27 2010
By Kevin May | March 31, 2010
Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending March 27 2010.... Read More
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