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Sabre and American Airlines extend contract deadline to end of September
By Dennis Schaal | August 24, 2011
First it was Aug. 31, then Sept. 6 and now Sabre says its contract with American Airlines has been extended until the end of September.... Read More
TripAdvisor overshadows all - Top Canada travel sites, August 20 2011
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TripAdvisor overshadows all - Top Canada travel sites, August 20 2011
By PhocusWire | August 24, 2011
The main and local versions of TripAdvisor in Canada now more than double market share than any other accommodation site in the country.... Read More
Google starts bringing in tech partners for Hotel Finder
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Google starts bringing in tech partners for Hotel Finder
By Kevin May | August 24, 2011
Trust International is the first hotel reservation system to be selected by Google to work alongside online travel agencies and chains on the new Hotel Finder service.... Read More
Study: Impact of mobile on business travel
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Study: Impact of mobile on business travel
By Kevin May | August 24, 2011
More data illustrating the effect of the smartphone and the always-connected status of the modern business traveller, this time by way of a study by Sabre Travel Network.... Read More
Reality check: Barack Obama is right about offline travel agencies
By Kevin May | August 24, 2011
Forget the Libyan revolution, debt crisis and the US presidential elections in 2012, Barack Obama needs to concentrate on making peace with travel agents.... Read More
Wimdu to check-in with global insurance, traveller protection to follow
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Wimdu to check-in with global insurance, traveller protection to follow
By Linda Fox | August 24, 2011
Wimdu is to follow rival Airbnb with the introduction of a policy to protect property hosts in the next few weeks.... Read More
Interpreter Live takes instant translation on-the-road
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Interpreter Live takes instant translation on-the-road
By Kevin May | August 24, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring UK-based Interpreter Live, a new translation service for travellers using pre-paid mobile cards.... Read More
LivingSocial ramps up Escapes travel wing with Europe expansion
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LivingSocial ramps up Escapes travel wing with Europe expansion
By Kevin May | August 23, 2011
Nine months after launching in the US, group buying and flash sale giant LivingSocial is extending its Escapes travel service into Europe for the first time.... Read More
Tnooz Nuggets - Tuesday 23 August 2011
By PhocusWire | August 23, 2011
In this edition: Farelogix and Mercator, RCI upgrades Facebook Share Your Vacation application, Cheapflights hits give million subscribers.... Read More
United Airlines distributes iPads to pilots for navigation charts
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United Airlines distributes iPads to pilots for navigation charts
By Dennis Schaal | August 23, 2011
This is not your usual pilot program: iPads are now standard issue for United Continental Holdings pilots.... Read More
Travelzoo CEO fighting back after share price wobble and shareholder suit
By Kevin May | August 23, 2011
What does any self-respecting CEO do when a company is under a little bit of pressure? Hit the TV business interview shows.... Read More
Accommodation shows longest tail - Top US travel sites, August 20 2011
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Accommodation shows longest tail - Top US travel sites, August 20 2011
By PhocusWire | August 23, 2011
The leading ten destinations and accommodation websites in the US command just 26% of overall traffic, compared to 66% for agencies and 82% for airlines.... Read More
Kayak pairs one-way flights into Hacker Fares
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Kayak pairs one-way flights into Hacker Fares
By Dennis Schaal | August 23, 2011
In search of flight savings and more choice, Kayak's search results will now sometimes include Hacker Fares -- pairs of one-way flights from different airlines to create a discounted roundtrip.... Read More
Rough guide to marketing data feeds in travel
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Rough guide to marketing data feeds in travel
By Viewpoints | August 23, 2011
Travel companies face an increasingly complex digital market, as ecommerce continues to evolve at a rapid and exciting pace.... Read More
Tnooz THack moves east to Singapore
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Tnooz THack moves east to Singapore
By PhocusWire | August 23, 2011
The Tnooz THack initiative will hit the city of Singapore in October 2011, with a 24-hour hacking event for developers taking place during the WebinTravel conference.... Read More
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