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Wright Express acquires UK prepaid solutions provider
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Wright Express acquires UK prepaid solutions provider
By Dennis Schaal | May 11, 2012
There was nothing prepaid or virtual about this transaction -- Wright Express put up some cash to acquire UK travel industry prepaid-solutions provider CorporatePay.... Read More
Google Map shows volume of tourists taking pictures in every location around the world
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Google Map shows volume of tourists taking pictures in every location around the world
By Kevin May | May 11, 2012
The wonderful thing about so-called open APIs is often the level of detail the data contain - effectively allowing developers to create all sorts of fascinating mashups.... Read More
Cheapflights bans clumsy mobile handoffs
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Cheapflights bans clumsy mobile handoffs
By Dennis Schaal | May 11, 2012
Airline-deal publisher Cheapflights has laid down the law for its mobile websites in the US and UK -- there will be no flights shown from intermediaries or suppliers unless they have quality mobile websites of their own for bookings.... Read More
Niche travel marketing – suite smell of success or left at the altar
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Niche travel marketing – suite smell of success or left at the altar
By Viewpoints | May 11, 2012
When a hotel brand admits to spending $18 million on a new website, well, that’s news (the brand later changed press material to reflect an ongoing investment).... Read More
Airlines dip their toes in the Instagram pool [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Airlines dip their toes in the Instagram pool [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | May 11, 2012
It's all about multimedia, right? And, in particular, images. At least that is what many an expert would have digital marketers believe.... Read More
Travelzoo joins Global Daily Deal Association, code of conduct still to come
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Travelzoo joins Global Daily Deal Association, code of conduct still to come
By Kevin May | May 11, 2012
Some early momentum for the recently launched Global Daily Deals Association, securing the support as a member from travel deal platform Travelzoo.... Read More
RIP Bluenity: Air France closes travel social network
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RIP Bluenity: Air France closes travel social network
By Kevin May | May 11, 2012
Another nail in the coffin perhaps of brand-run social networks with confirmation Bluenity, a platform developed by Air France, will be shut down.... Read More
Would it be apt for Priceline to have something in store for HomeAway?
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Would it be apt for Priceline to have something in store for HomeAway?
By Dennis Schaal | May 10, 2012
Vacation-rental powerhouse HomeAway regularly studies Airbnb to gauge the competitive threat, but should HomeAway start paying closer attention to Priceline, as well?... Read More
Travelport gets more global in Asia and Africa
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Travelport gets more global in Asia and Africa
By Dennis Schaal | May 10, 2012
Travelport believes its global marketshare declined slightly during the first quarter, but officials are very bullish about the global distribution system's growth prospects in Japan, China and Africa.... Read More
Sabre Hospitality brings all services under new hotel platform, device responsive tech in pipeline
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Sabre Hospitality brings all services under new hotel platform, device responsive tech in pipeline
By Linda Fox | May 10, 2012
Sabre Hospitality Solutions is developing a hotel enterprise platform which aims to bring all services from property management, central reservations, revenue and the RFP process together... Read More
Simulated flash sale for aviation geeks
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Simulated flash sale for aviation geeks
By Dennis Schaal | May 10, 2012
Talk about authentic and unique travel experiences?... Read More
Travelport first quarter 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
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Travelport first quarter 2012 results - at-a-glance summary
By Kevin May | May 10, 2012
Travelport released its first quarter results for 2012 today. A quick overview follows:... Read More
Klout, Cathay Pacific and the perils of social media-led influencer marketing
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Klout, Cathay Pacific and the perils of social media-led influencer marketing
By Viewpoints | May 10, 2012
Cathay Pacific and social influence measurement service Klout have a partnership, heralding the high profile arrival of so-called influencer marketing.... Read More
Third of travellers cannot survive on a trip without their mobile
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Third of travellers cannot survive on a trip without their mobile
By Kevin May | May 10, 2012
Just how attached are people to their mobile devices, even when they are supposed to be taking time away from the rat race and lying on a beach somewhere?... Read More
Room Key reveals partnerships, unveils TripAdvisor reviews
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Room Key reveals partnerships, unveils TripAdvisor reviews
By Dennis Schaal | May 9, 2012
Four-month-old Room Key checked out of beta and revealed new partnerships with Sabre Hospitality and TravelClick as it attempts to bulk up its hotel choices with independent properties and additional chains.... Read More