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SnappyGo wants to be the eHarmony of travel planning
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SnappyGo wants to be the eHarmony of travel planning
By Kevin May | March 13, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based SnappyGo, a system which connects consumers to a travel advisor with the same interests.... Read More
United-Continental combo site flies ahead of American Airlines - Top US travel sites, March 10 2012
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United-Continental combo site flies ahead of American Airlines - Top US travel sites, March 10 2012
By PhocusWire | March 13, 2012
Following the pair's final integration a few weekends back, United and Continental have secured their first milestone: overtaking rival carrier American Airlines.... Read More
Heart-stopping rumour of the decade (that might make sense): Google to buy TripAdvisor
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Heart-stopping rumour of the decade (that might make sense): Google to buy TripAdvisor
By Kevin May | March 13, 2012
Many will find it hard to name two companies that polarise opinion within the travel industry more than user review master TripAdvisor and search giant Google.... Read More
Tripl play as social travel startup raises $300K, moves to New York and readies relaunch
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Tripl play as social travel startup raises $300K, moves to New York and readies relaunch
By Dennis Schaal | March 13, 2012
Sweden's social travel startup Tripl will get more social in New York, where it is relocating on the heels of raising $300,000 by issuing debt securities.... Read More
What Else? Goodbye second homes, New eRevMax CEO, Spain ATC upgrade, Blogger charge dropped
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What Else? Goodbye second homes, New eRevMax CEO, Spain ATC upgrade, Blogger charge dropped
By PhocusWire | March 13, 2012
HomeAway finds second homeowners looking to sell, eRevMax promotes COO to CEO, ATC in Spain to get new ground radio tech, FlyingWithFish charge dropped. A round-up of other stories from across the industry.... Read More
Microsoft creates translation tool to switch voice to a different language [VIDEO]
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Microsoft creates translation tool to switch voice to a different language [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | March 13, 2012
Travellers have started seeing translation tools appear over recent years, some turning text into different languages and even some producing instant audio.... Read More
Groupon Travel winning more traffic than Hotels.com - Top UK travel sites, March 10 2012
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Groupon Travel winning more traffic than Hotels.com - Top UK travel sites, March 10 2012
By PhocusWire | March 13, 2012
Groupon Travel is slowly creeping up the list of leading travel websites in the UK, taking another significant scalp with it in the guise of Hotels.com.... Read More
Study: Steer clear of airline alliances when booking round-the-world flights
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Study: Steer clear of airline alliances when booking round-the-world flights
By Dennis Schaal | March 12, 2012
If you thought booking a flight online can be a harrowing experience, then just consider the rigors of securing round-the-world tickets.... Read More
Stuff falls further as Booking.com steps in - Top New Zealand websites, March 3 2012
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Stuff falls further as Booking.com steps in - Top New Zealand websites, March 3 2012
By PhocusWire | March 12, 2012
Stuff saw its share of the leading travel websites in New Zealand tumble further last week and lose another position, this time to Booking.com.... Read More
FaceBelt takes the idea of social seating on flights to mobile
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FaceBelt takes the idea of social seating on flights to mobile
By Linda Fox | March 12, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Hungary-based FaceBelt, a mobile social network service which allows users to see who will also be travelling on their next flight.... Read More
Kayak maneuver may signal IPO chances still alive
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Kayak maneuver may signal IPO chances still alive
By Dennis Schaal | March 12, 2012
The Kayak board has quietly authorized the company to increase its number of common shares by 5 million to 50 million, a maneuver that doesn't ensure an IPO, but would be a prerequisite for one.... Read More
Booking.com view from the top - new CEO on Big Data, social, flash sales and Google
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Booking.com view from the top - new CEO on Big Data, social, flash sales and Google
By Linda Fox | March 12, 2012
Booking.com is something of an enigma - extraordinary growth, successful acquisition strategy, determined efforts to attract new customers through search.... Read More
VoLuNiUm applies science and logic to the world of hotel search
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VoLuNiUm applies science and logic to the world of hotel search
By Dennis Schaal | March 12, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based VoLuNiUm, a new online travel agency for hotels that calculates results using deals, location, amenities and reviews.... Read More
Holiday Inn off the starters' block with Olympic augmented reality hotel
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Holiday Inn off the starters' block with Olympic augmented reality hotel
By Linda Fox | March 12, 2012
Holiday Inn is allowing its guests get up close and personal with some of Britain's Olympic stars via its augmented reality hotel.... Read More
European hotel prices - March to May 2012
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European hotel prices - March to May 2012
By PhocusWire | March 12, 2012
Data trends on cheapest hotel rates as well as median rate for three months of three, four and five star hotels across some of the major cities in Europe.... Read More