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What Else? Wyndham tools, Citi redemption, BookIt data, Ebookers promotions, Teletext changes
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What Else? Wyndham tools, Citi redemption, BookIt data, Ebookers promotions, Teletext changes
By PhocusWire | April 4, 2012
Wyndham gives managers review tools, BookIt signs data center deal, Citi redeems for AA, Ebookers promotes for hotel division, Teletext unveils two board members... A round-up of other stories from across the industry.... Read More
The empire still rules but Expedia loses contract with hometown VisitSeattle
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The empire still rules but Expedia loses contract with hometown VisitSeattle
By Dennis Schaal | April 3, 2012
Although it isn't the biggest contract in its portfolio, it has to sting a bit that the Expedia Affiliate Network has lost its contract powering travel services for Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau.... Read More
Futuristic RFID is here and now for Hertz on Demand and Zipcar
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Futuristic RFID is here and now for Hertz on Demand and Zipcar
By Dennis Schaal | April 3, 2012
While RFID technology may be a key pillar in the airport of the future, it is already widely used in its earliest forms in the self-service car-sharing sector.... Read More
Google the brand everyone loves to hate in travel - now GDS group supports complaints
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Google the brand everyone loves to hate in travel - now GDS group supports complaints
By Kevin May | April 3, 2012
Expedia (and the FairSearch group behind the scenes) has triggered something in the travel distribution ecosystem - with many now lining up wanting to take Google to task in Europe.... Read More
Perhaps the best way to promote a destination is with magic and iPads [VIDEO]
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Perhaps the best way to promote a destination is with magic and iPads [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | April 3, 2012
Check this out for a quirky way to highlight the benefits of Swedish capital Stockholm, using magic and half a dozen or so Apple iPads.... Read More
Carry-on bag fees: Allegiant Air readies its innovative approach to travel
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Carry-on bag fees: Allegiant Air readies its innovative approach to travel
By Dennis Schaal | April 3, 2012
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air is poised to impose fees on carry-on bags stuffed into overhead bins, all part of what it describes as its "ongoing effort to develop an innovative, new approach to travel."... Read More
EyeHotel - a reality TV concept to explain Privacy-as-a-Currency in travel
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EyeHotel - a reality TV concept to explain Privacy-as-a-Currency in travel
By Viewpoints | April 3, 2012
Across all industries - especially travel - the volume and context of data generated by users is apparently the key to future business models.... Read More
What happens in a minute on the web? [INFOGRAPHIC]
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What happens in a minute on the web? [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | April 3, 2012
Just how much activity takes place on the internet these days, whether it's social media, number of new mobile users, new viruses or the number of apps downloaded?... Read More
TripAdvisor joins Expedia with complaint to European regulators over Google
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TripAdvisor joins Expedia with complaint to European regulators over Google
By Kevin May | April 3, 2012
Just three days after former-parent company Expedia filed a complaint about Google to the European Commission, TripAdvisor has waded in with its own.... Read More
What Else? AAA hotels, Regatta ousts Expedia, Viator cruising, Worldhotels Facebook, SITA shake-up
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What Else? AAA hotels, Regatta ousts Expedia, Viator cruising, Worldhotels Facebook, SITA shake-up
By PhocusWire | April 3, 2012
Travelocity powers AAA hotels in app, Regatta takes up residence at VisitSeattle, Viator thinks shore excursions are sure bet. Worldhotels wants the F-Factor, SITA restructures ... A round-up of other stories from across the industry.... Read More
Cool Places wants to bring deals, reviews and content to UK visitors
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Cool Places wants to bring deals, reviews and content to UK visitors
By Kevin May | April 2, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring UK-based Cool Places, a new service aimed at providing destination guides, deals and reviews to prospective UK visitors.... Read More
Global Daily Deal Association launches, pledges to create code of conduct
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Global Daily Deal Association launches, pledges to create code of conduct
By Kevin May | April 2, 2012
It had to happen eventually - such are the myriad of issues surrounding so-called daily deal sites that a lobbying group and trade body has been formed, calling itself the Global Daily Deal Association.... Read More
HomeAway buys European rental site Toprural
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HomeAway buys European rental site Toprural
By Kevin May | April 2, 2012
HomeAway has made its first acquisition since listing on the public markets last year, snapping up Spain-based rural accommodation rental platform Toprural.... Read More
Top ten issues that could shake up the expansion of European travel
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Top ten issues that could shake up the expansion of European travel
By Viewpoints | April 2, 2012
Forget Silicon Valley, piles of VC money, giant online travel agencies and Google just for a moment - some of the most exciting developments in travel are taking place in Europe.... Read More
What Else? Lastminute campaign, De Vere-SiteMinder, HRG in Nepal, OnAir-Oi-TAM
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What Else? Lastminute campaign, De Vere-SiteMinder, HRG in Nepal, OnAir-Oi-TAM
By PhocusWire | April 2, 2012
Lastminute.com tries new campaign, De Vere selects SiteMinder, HRG appoints Nepalese corporate partner, OnAir taps Oi for TAM promotion... A round-up of other stories from across the industry.... Read More