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RIP Adobe Flex and what it means for travel websites
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RIP Adobe Flex and what it means for travel websites
By Glenn Gruber | December 15, 2011
Adobe Flex, an application development framework to create Flash applications, has enabled many companies to create a wide range of highly interactive, expressive applications for mobile, web, and desktop environments.... Read More
CWT To Go takes online and GDS bookings mobile for road warriors
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CWT To Go takes online and GDS bookings mobile for road warriors
By Dennis Schaal | December 15, 2011
Carlson Wagonlit Travel's mobile offering, a collaboration with Rearden Commerce, integrates online and GDS bookings and is now available for iOS, Android and Blackberry devices.... Read More
If you search for vacation rentals you must be Tripping
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If you search for vacation rentals you must be Tripping
By Dennis Schaal | December 15, 2011
If you search for vacation rentals you must be Tripping... Read More
Stelios hitches a ride on carshare bandwagon with EasyCar revamp
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Stelios hitches a ride on carshare bandwagon with EasyCar revamp
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2011
The person-to-person model is hotting up especially within the car rental arena with news that easyCar is extending its remit in the New Year with its Car Club concept.... Read More
Why the social travel model will never fully work
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Why the social travel model will never fully work
By Viewpoints | December 15, 2011
I had drinks with my mate Jack (name changed to protect the innocent) at the weekend.... Read More
Expedia upgrades Facebook app with wish list
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Expedia upgrades Facebook app with wish list
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2011
Expedia has updated its Trip Companion application for Facebook to include a wishlist feature as well as both professionally generated content and consumer reviews.... Read More
What else? TripAdvisor big hire, eBookers mobile deals, Reevoo reviews
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What else? TripAdvisor big hire, eBookers mobile deals, Reevoo reviews
By PhocusWire | December 15, 2011
TripAdvisor brings in Dermot Halpin, eBookers plots mobile deal service, Reevoo outlines review impact. A round-up of other stories from across the industry.... Read More
Google plants Hotel Finder tool right above every other ad
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Google plants Hotel Finder tool right above every other ad
By Kevin May | December 15, 2011
More developments at Google likely to tweak the noses of the hotel industry and online travel agencies as it puts tools for Hotel Finder at the top of search results.... Read More
Traveldoo to remain autonomous post Egencia acquisition
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Traveldoo to remain autonomous post Egencia acquisition
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2011
Travel management specialist Egencia has acquired Traveldoo, the business travel web and mobile company, with terms of the deal not disclosed.... Read More
Karibu Games wants to bring gaming into the heart of online travel
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Karibu Games wants to bring gaming into the heart of online travel
By Kevin May | December 15, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Spain-based Karibu Games, a gaming development company targeting travel, tourism and hospitality brands.... Read More
WebJet grows lead over Expedia - Top Australia travel websites, December 10 2011
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WebJet grows lead over Expedia - Top Australia travel websites, December 10 2011
By PhocusWire | December 14, 2011
Expedia is almost 4% market share behind the market leader in the list of top travel websites in Australia after WebJet outperformed its rival last week.... Read More
Kayak leaves All-American Muslim reality show, apologizes, initial explanation falls short
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Kayak leaves All-American Muslim reality show, apologizes, initial explanation falls short
By Dennis Schaal | December 14, 2011
Kayak will not continue to advertise on the TLC reality show All-American Muslim and finds itself in a social media storm over its decision.... Read More
Why travel tech coders need quiet rooms or pizza
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Why travel tech coders need quiet rooms or pizza
By Dennis Schaal | December 14, 2011
Is that software upgrade for you new hotel-booking path just taking too long?... Read More
Expedia pulls away from chasing pack - Top US travel sites, December 10 2011
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Expedia pulls away from chasing pack - Top US travel sites, December 10 2011
By PhocusWire | December 14, 2011
Almost 3% market share separates Expedia from second place Priceline in the list of leading travel websites in the US.... Read More
Open APIs in travel need to grow up
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Open APIs in travel need to grow up
By Valyn Perini | December 14, 2011
Open APIs (those that are freely or cheaply and easily available) are great – the travel industry has a long and checkered past with proprietary access to information that has, as most here will argue, stifled innovation.... Read More
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