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Ryanair attempts to crack down on RyanairPlus, site asks what about everyone else?
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Ryanair attempts to crack down on RyanairPlus, site asks what about everyone else?
By Kevin May | April 5, 2012
There was about as much chance of RyanairPlus being able to carry on unimpeded as the carrier it is trying to wind up also scrapping bag fees and the infamous cabin crew calendar.... Read More
Rental sites Roomorama and Lofty come together, secure $2.1 million funding
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Rental sites Roomorama and Lofty come together, secure $2.1 million funding
By Kevin May | April 5, 2012
More consolidation in the rental sector with short-term site and US-based Roomorama merging with Europe specialist Lofty and attracting a seed funding round of $2.1 million.... Read More
What Else? Yuupon pivot, Adelman jets, Ski the Rockies, Eurocheapo, Total Media-Just Go Holidays
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What Else? Yuupon pivot, Adelman jets, Ski the Rockies, Eurocheapo, Total Media-Just Go Holidays
By PhocusWire | April 5, 2012
Yuupon makes a move, Adelman goes private, Ski The Rockies opts for Vacation Roost, Eurocheapo in hotel guide flurry, Total Media wins Just Go Holidays... A round-up of other stories from across the industry.... Read More
Is Frommer's Remix the way to go for travel guides?
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Is Frommer's Remix the way to go for travel guides?
By Linda Fox | April 5, 2012
Never a dull moment in travel guidebook publishing - as the so-called traditional folk (still?) figuring out how to make digital work and a plethora of web startups trying to get traction.... Read More
Is Frommer's Remix the way to go for travel guides?
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Is Frommer's Remix the way to go for travel guides?
By Linda Fox | April 5, 2012
Never a dull moment in travel guidebook publishing - as the so-called traditional folk (still?) figuring out how to make digital work and a plethora of web startups trying to get traction.... Read More
Cosy at the top for Qantas and Jetstar - Top Australia travel websites, March 31 2012
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Cosy at the top for Qantas and Jetstar - Top Australia travel websites, March 31 2012
By PhocusWire | April 4, 2012
Sister carriers Qantas and Jetstar are just 1.5% apart in market share at the head of leading airline websites in Australia.... Read More
A wrench in social graph? Expedia Facebook app delivers check-ins to fool your friends
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A wrench in social graph? Expedia Facebook app delivers check-ins to fool your friends
By Dennis Schaal | April 4, 2012
Expedia's check-in app for Facebook is designed to fool your friends, deliver bragging rights and produce bookings for the online travel agency.... Read More
Google unveils Project Glass - putting infomation and communication right in front of your eyes
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Google unveils Project Glass - putting infomation and communication right in front of your eyes
By Kevin May | April 4, 2012
Here we go again - a peek at how destination content, social media and communications might play out in the years to come, this time courtesy of Google.... Read More
Bungolow wants to be the Jetsetter for Latin America
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Bungolow wants to be the Jetsetter for Latin America
By Kevin May | April 4, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Chile-based Bungolow, a members-only travel club targeting travellers heading to Latin America.... Read More
Hotwire jumps ahead of Travelocity and Kayak - Top US travel sites, March 31 2012
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Hotwire jumps ahead of Travelocity and Kayak - Top US travel sites, March 31 2012
By PhocusWire | April 4, 2012
More jumping around at the top of the leading travel websites in the US after Hotwire leapfrogged over Kayak and Travelocity last week to become the fourth most popular site.... Read More
Shh -- industry dirty secret: Most hoteliers would try flash sales again
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Shh -- industry dirty secret: Most hoteliers would try flash sales again
By Dennis Schaal | April 4, 2012
You won't find it in TravelClick's latest flash sales survey announcement -- but most global hoteliers who've tried flash sales would be ready to try them again.... Read More
Win a job! Go on a trip of a lifetime (unless you are a travel blogger)
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Win a job! Go on a trip of a lifetime (unless you are a travel blogger)
By Alex Bainbridge | April 4, 2012
Are you bored in your job? Looking for a new challenge!? How about come and work for us for a few months, probably unpaid, but will send you on a trip of a lifetime.... Read More
Unravelling some of the complexities in online travel
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Unravelling some of the complexities in online travel
By Viewpoints | April 4, 2012
Not sure what this says about me, but one morning last weekend I woke up early thinking about complexity.... Read More
OnTheBeach ousts LowCostHolidays - Top UK travel sites, March 31 2012
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OnTheBeach ousts LowCostHolidays - Top UK travel sites, March 31 2012
By PhocusWire | April 4, 2012
Battle of the package providers is was heating up nicely ahead of busy Easter holiday break last week in the UK, with LowCostHolidays pushed out of the top ten by OnTheBeach.... Read More
EveryLodge claims travel industry first with flash sale search platform
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EveryLodge claims travel industry first with flash sale search platform
By Kevin May | April 4, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based EveryLodge, a new service aiming to bring together travel-related offers from private and member-only flash sale sites.... Read More