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What happened to American Airlines-Expedia direct-connect pact 1 year later?
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What happened to American Airlines-Expedia direct-connect pact 1 year later?
By Dennis Schaal | April 24, 2012
When American Airlines emerges from bankruptcy, either in the arms of US Airways, Delta Air Lines or on its own, perhaps American's direct-connect push will have been overtaken by the course of events.... Read More
Gadgets gone mad - the bedtime story
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Gadgets gone mad - the bedtime story
By Linda Fox | April 24, 2012
Here's a modern take on an old favourite bedtime story called Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown.... Read More
Is turning dreams into reality the way to solve trip inspiration?
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Is turning dreams into reality the way to solve trip inspiration?
By Alex Bainbridge | April 24, 2012
Inspiration. An over used-word around these parts. But inspiration remains one of the final remaining challenges in online travel.... Read More
Kayak, in its own estimation, sees IPO chances improving
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Kayak, in its own estimation, sees IPO chances improving
By Dennis Schaal | April 24, 2012
In March, Kayak pegged its own chances of executing an IPO at 85% -- a dramatic upswing from the 50% likelihood it estimated in June 2011.... Read More
GlobalTHEN brings technology and learning IP to travel and tourism
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GlobalTHEN brings technology and learning IP to travel and tourism
By Kevin May | April 24, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring India-based GlobalTHEN, a training and learning service using interactive media and technology for travel and tourism companies.... Read More
Top five agencies all lose ground - Top US travel sites, April 21 2012
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Top five agencies all lose ground - Top US travel sites, April 21 2012
By PhocusWire | April 24, 2012
The five leading online travel brands in the US all saw their share of the agency category fall last week but each held its position in top ten.... Read More
Rough guide to telephone call tracking in the travel industry
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Rough guide to telephone call tracking in the travel industry
By Viewpoints | April 24, 2012
There is a tremendous amount of online data available to help the travel industry carefully measure their search marketing, SEO or PPC campaigns.... Read More
Ad network acquires NileGuide in content and media play
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Ad network acquires NileGuide in content and media play
By Dennis Schaal | April 24, 2012
Travora, formerly known as Travel Ad Network, acquired travel planning site NileGuide and its sister sites as part of a wider business-to-consumer and business-to-business travel-media strategy.... Read More
What Else? Transit mobile, Reevoo Facebook devs, Voyager iPad, Hotels.com India, Travelzoo subs
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What Else? Transit mobile, Reevoo Facebook devs, Voyager iPad, Hotels.com India, Travelzoo subs
By PhocusWire | April 24, 2012
Boston gets mobile on trains, Reevoo selected for Facebook dev circle, Voyager unleashes corp iPad app, Hotels.com debuts iPad in India, Travelzoo boasts sub figures ... What else is happening in travel tech around the world...... Read More
Flip.to wants to turn travellers into advocates for travel brands
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Flip.to wants to turn travellers into advocates for travel brands
By Kevin May | April 24, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based Flip.to, a marketing platform for airlines, hotels and restaurants to utilise a customer's presence in social media for marketing.... Read More
Thomson regains lead from Expedia - Top UK travel sites, April 21 2012
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Thomson regains lead from Expedia - Top UK travel sites, April 21 2012
By PhocusWire | April 24, 2012
Expedia lost its coveted place as the most popular travel site in the UK last week, seeing rival web brand Thomson move in to pole position with a slender lead.... Read More
Mobile making its presence felt across hotel and car hire sectors
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Mobile making its presence felt across hotel and car hire sectors
By Kevin May | April 23, 2012
If last week's data revealing the majority of smartphone users are now using their phones to access travel content wasn't enough, stats from Priceline illustrate how different products are affected.... Read More
Travesse claims three-year leap on roadmap with Perfect Escapes acquisition
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Travesse claims three-year leap on roadmap with Perfect Escapes acquisition
By Linda Fox | April 23, 2012
Luxury members-only sales site Travesse has acquired Perfect Escapes which includes the Spire, Chic Retreats and Travel Intelligence brands... Read More
Back to basics - Looking again at using Twitter for travel brands
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Back to basics - Looking again at using Twitter for travel brands
By Viewpoints | April 23, 2012
As we all know, Twitter is a fantastic and still growing tool for travel brands looking to communicate with potential customers.... Read More
WestJet comes back, overtakes Air Canada - Top Canada travel sites, April 21 2012
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WestJet comes back, overtakes Air Canada - Top Canada travel sites, April 21 2012
By PhocusWire | April 23, 2012
Battle of the Canadian carriers continues with WestJet resuming its position at the top of the leading airline websites in the country ahead of Air Canada.... Read More