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Transforming Delta.com from an ATM machine into part of a digital experience

By Dennis Schaal | June 17, 2011

The truth can now be told -- Delta Air Lines has no website strategy.... Read More

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Hotel chain turns to social media gaming on Facebook to help fill jobs

By Kevin May | June 17, 2011

Global hotel giant Marriott is hoping the popularity of Facebook-based games such as Farmville will trigger enthusiasm for its own new game, built as a major part of its recruitment strategy.... Read More

Is this the ultimate 3D map-based trip planning device?

By Kevin May | June 17, 2011

Not something many consumers will see hanging from the roof of their local retail travel agent: a gigantic globe, made up of thousands of tiny display panels.... Read More

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Five essential mobile applications for overseas travel

By Viewpoints | June 17, 2011

Many of us have become well-accustomed to using our tech gadgets around the house, in our city or across the country.... Read More

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Wipolo aims for trip management, mobile and social media combo

By Daniele Beccari | June 17, 2011

TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring France-based trip management and planning platform Wipolo.... Read More

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TripAdvisor and Travelex sign major currency service deal

By Kevin May | June 17, 2011

Foreign exchange service Travelex is to provide overseas currency information on TripAdvisor, the first time a third party system has been integrated into the user review site.... Read More

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Top travel websites in Australia - June 11 2011

By PhocusWire | June 16, 2011

Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending June 11 2011.... Read More

Swiftrank admits brand name is rubbish, changes to TravelShark

By Kevin May | June 16, 2011

US and Singapore-based travel site network Swiftrank has taken the dramatic step of completely rebranding after claiming its original name confused customers and was, well, not very cool.... Read More

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Wanderfly provides branded travel inspiration

By Dennis Schaal | June 16, 2011

Wanderfly introduced a series of pages featuring recommended trips from numerous brands, ranging from Mashable to Frommer's and UrbanDaddy.... Read More

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Inside social media at Delta Air Lines -- a behind the scenes look

By Dennis Schaal | June 16, 2011

It's every travel brand's social media worst nightmare: A video goes viral putting the company in a sour light.... Read More

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Top travel websites in the US – June 11 2011

By PhocusWire | June 16, 2011

Most popular travel websites in the US for the week ending June 11 2011.... Read More

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How mobile will transform the future of air travel [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Kevin May | June 16, 2011

Interesting report released by Amadeus today outlining its vision for how mobile will influence both passengers and airlines over the next few years.... Read More

HomeAway outpaces Kayak and prices IPO

By Dennis Schaal | June 16, 2011

Vacation rentals are a hot property and HomeAway took the next step in its IPO process, pricing its shares at between $24 and $27.... Read More

Making the case for open APIs in travel [VIDEO]

By Viewpoints | June 16, 2011

There has been plenty of talk recently about the concept of freely available APIs in the travel industry, with many organisations making the seismic shift to become more open.... Read More