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How tragedy-hit Chile is using the web for the first time to boost tourism
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How tragedy-hit Chile is using the web for the first time to boost tourism
By Viewpoints | August 12, 2011
Chile has been on the global public radar since 2010, when two massive tragedies hit the South American country.... Read More
Will Kayak IPO? Company not so bullish on its chances
By Dennis Schaal | August 12, 2011
Kayak now says its chances of executing an IPO are about 50%.... Read More
The history of flight search [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | August 12, 2011
It's always interesting to see how startups entering the travel industry, trying to disrupt or solve a problem, view How Things Used To Be Done.... Read More
Hello augmented reality city
By Kevin May | August 12, 2011
One of the fascinating things about the work produced by European augmented reality developer Metaio is how often the concepts can be applied to travel.... Read More
Sabre upgrades travel agent tools on Red Workspace
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Sabre upgrades travel agent tools on Red Workspace
By Kevin May | August 12, 2011
It must be the week for trying to improve the working life of travel agents, with Sabre following rival Travelport with new desktop tools via its Sabre Red Workspace.... Read More
Airline trio move ahead - Top Australia travel websites, August 6 2011
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Airline trio move ahead - Top Australia travel websites, August 6 2011
By PhocusWire | August 11, 2011
The top three airline websites in Australia - Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia - have continued their push ahead of the chasing pack.... Read More
Tnooz Nuggets - Thursday 10 August 2011
By PhocusWire | August 11, 2011
Travel Ad Network flies with Jane, Room77 and HotelTonight go Android, Starcite goes mobile and teams with Orbitz for Business, and Travelocity Business flags bookings for offline agent attention.... Read More
Social media strategy: Expedia apologizes and engages
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Social media strategy: Expedia apologizes and engages
By Dennis Schaal | August 11, 2011
How do you protect your company's online reputation in social media? It's easy -- apologize and engage.... Read More
Are online travel agency hotel commissions reasonable?
By Dennis Schaal | August 11, 2011
How many times do you hear hotels complaining that selling through online travel agencies may be their most expensive channel? A Cornell University study casts some doubt on that argument -- or at least puts it in perspective.... Read More
Behold the anti-social social media strategy in travel
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Behold the anti-social social media strategy in travel
By Troy Thompson | August 11, 2011
It all started with a question. How should a lodge or resort, without reliable internet access or cell service, use social media?... Read More
TLabs Reprise - Discover Anywhere Mobile 12 months on
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TLabs Reprise - Discover Anywhere Mobile 12 months on
By Kevin May | August 11, 2011
Discover Anywhere Mobile is a Canada-based travel mobile services developer and consultancy, which first featured on Tnooz in May 2010. So what happened in the intervening 12 months?... Read More
Decolar fizzes with bigger lead - Top Brazil travel sites, August 6 2011
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Decolar fizzes with bigger lead - Top Brazil travel sites, August 6 2011
By PhocusWire | August 11, 2011
Decolar is now the clear leader amongst the top travel websites in Brazil, having extended its lead over second placed Hotel Urbano to 5%.... Read More
Travelport: GDS Code of Conduct out of date, needs level playing field
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Travelport: GDS Code of Conduct out of date, needs level playing field
By Kevin May | August 11, 2011
First significant sign of dissent from a major player in travel technology after Travelport CEO Gordon Wilson questioned the relevancy of the GDS Code of Conduct in Europe.... Read More
Kayak unites with GetYourGuide for mobile activities
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Kayak unites with GetYourGuide for mobile activities
By Kevin May | August 11, 2011
Another interesting partnership for tour and activity platform GetYourGuide after securing a deal to provide product to the Kayak mobile app.... Read More
Air France flies over EasyJet - Top France websites, August 6 2011
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Air France flies over EasyJet - Top France websites, August 6 2011
By PhocusWire | August 10, 2011
The battle for top spot for airline websites in France has turned once again, with Air France gaining 1% to jump over EasyJet.... Read More
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