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Google Earth software engineer tracks flights, tours and trees
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Google Earth software engineer tracks flights, tours and trees
By Dennis Schaal | January 24, 2012
Daniel Barcay, a Google software engineer, may spend a lot of time focusing on KML markup language and loading GPS tracks of paragliding forays and ski treks into Google Earth, but he has a trace of the poet in him, as well.... Read More
USA Today slams into leading pack - Top US travel sites, January 21 2012
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USA Today slams into leading pack - Top US travel sites, January 21 2012
By PhocusWire | January 24, 2012
Interesting performance from the travel section of USA Today online after seeing its market share increase yet again to place it ahead of Hilton and InterContinental.... Read More
Travel Technology Europe 2012 - Every exhibitor profiled
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Travel Technology Europe 2012 - Every exhibitor profiled
By Kevin May | January 24, 2012
Travel Technology Europe 2012 takes place in London from Tuesday 7 to Wednesday 8 February, with an increase in the number of exhibitor stands and a top seminar programme.... Read More
I have an NFC phone – why is it impossible to Tap-and-Go through the airport?
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I have an NFC phone – why is it impossible to Tap-and-Go through the airport?
By Viewpoints | January 24, 2012
Is NFC ready for prime time? 2011 saw just four articles on Tnooz tagged with NFC (Near Field Communication), one of which was a futuristic video.... Read More
Ryanair and BA close in on EasyJet - Top UK travel sites, January 21 2012
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Ryanair and BA close in on EasyJet - Top UK travel sites, January 21 2012
By PhocusWire | January 24, 2012
EasyJet is losing ground to carrier rivals Ryanair and British Airways after seeing its share of airline website traffic fall by 2.25% last week.... Read More
TripAdvisor analytics tools enable hoteliers to monitor the competition
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TripAdvisor analytics tools enable hoteliers to monitor the competition
By Dennis Schaal | January 24, 2012
TripAdvisor is releasing some new analytics tools which enable hotel owners and managers to keep tabs on the competition.... Read More
Travel companies highlight revenue loss as biggest concern in online fraud
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Travel companies highlight revenue loss as biggest concern in online fraud
By Linda Fox | January 23, 2012
More than 50% of the travel sector cites revenue loss as the biggest threat to business in online fraud in a new report.... Read More
Senator Rand Paul refuses patdown and misses flight
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Senator Rand Paul refuses patdown and misses flight
By Dennis Schaal | January 23, 2012
US Senator Rand Paul caused a stir today when his dad, Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, tweeted that his son had been detained by the US Transportation and Security Administration.... Read More
Trazzler sells deals platform and refocuses travel writer network on iPhone app
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Trazzler sells deals platform and refocuses travel writer network on iPhone app
By Dennis Schaal | January 23, 2012
Trazzler, the travel writer and photographer network, sold its deals-distribution platform.... Read More
How rich visuals generate more travel bookings
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How rich visuals generate more travel bookings
By Viewpoints | January 23, 2012
It’s hard to find any business better suited for the internet than travel and hospitality.... Read More
North American hotel prices - January to March 2012
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North American hotel prices - January to March 2012
By PhocusWire | January 23, 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 North America.... Read More
NFC check-in and boarding coming to an airport near you - soonish
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NFC check-in and boarding coming to an airport near you - soonish
By Linda Fox | January 23, 2012
A smoother, less stressful airport process might be within reach thanks to technology developed by SITA Lab and Orange Business Services... Read More
Near2there brings alerts and ways to discover destinations to mobile devices
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Near2there brings alerts and ways to discover destinations to mobile devices
By Kevin May | January 23, 2012
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based Near2there, a mobile service which allows travellers to discover and be alerted to attractions on a trip.... Read More
Amid controversy, Google Africa SME play expands - with Ghana Tourism deal
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Amid controversy, Google Africa SME play expands - with Ghana Tourism deal
By Viewpoints | January 22, 2012
The last few weeks haven't been great for Google, especially for its operations in Africa.... Read More
Qantas sees off threat from Virgin - Top Australia travel websites, January 14 2012
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Qantas sees off threat from Virgin - Top Australia travel websites, January 14 2012
By PhocusWire | January 22, 2012
Flag carrier Qantas has held off the challenge of rival airline Virgin Australia despite seeing a drop in its market share last week.... Read More