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UsingMiles cofounder charged with bilking investors
By Dennis Schaal | June 6, 2011
A cofounder of frequent flyer miles tracking site UsingMiles reportedly has been charged with bilking investors out of some $450,000 and putting the money to personal use.... Read More
TripAdvisor still irked by Google and hotel reviews on Places
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TripAdvisor still irked by Google and hotel reviews on Places
By Kevin May | June 6, 2011
TripAdvisor CEO Steve Kaufer doesn't usually say very much on Twitter - but when he does it's usually pointed or relevant, in this case calling Google "slimy".... Read More
STA Travel and HitchHiker extend air fare technology deal
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STA Travel and HitchHiker extend air fare technology deal
By Kevin May | June 6, 2011
Air ticket distributor HitchHiker and STA Travel are embarking on a major programme to upgrade the travel agency's ability to search and book air fares.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - myTab
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TLabs Showcase - myTab
By Kevin May | June 6, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based travel gift and planning platform myTab.... Read More
Hotel pricing - Aus-NZ - June to August 2011
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Hotel pricing - Aus-NZ - June to August 2011
By PhocusWire | June 5, 2011
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 Australia-New Zealand.... Read More
Best of Tnooz This Week - Black hatter, Orbitz jabber, Groupon hyper
By PhocusWire | June 5, 2011
What were the best articles on Tnooz this week?... Read More
Top travel websites in India - May 28 2011
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Top travel websites in India - May 28 2011
By PhocusWire | June 5, 2011
Most popular travel websites in India for the week ending May 28 2011.... Read More
Tnooz Nuggets - Fri 3 June 2011
By PhocusWire | June 3, 2011
In today's edition: Regatta in Barbados, linking up at Orbitz, happy birthday Getabed, Illusions in Thailand, trio join Room 77.... Read More
Expedia Affiliate Network benefits from Farelogix direct connect in AirTran deal
By Dennis Schaal | June 3, 2011
As Expedia Inc. partner Sabre shuns Farelogix, the Expedia Affiliate Network is benefiting from Farelogix direct-connect technology.... Read More
What are the most influential factors when buying travel?
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What are the most influential factors when buying travel?
By Kevin May | June 3, 2011
Some fascinating data from YPartnership in a study looking at the inspiration, research, search, shopping and buying of travel products by consumers.... Read More
Despite Google Offers and Groupon IPO, Travelzoo stands fast on Local Deals
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Despite Google Offers and Groupon IPO, Travelzoo stands fast on Local Deals
By Dennis Schaal | June 3, 2011
Google has introduced a beta of Google Offers and Groupon teamed with Expedia and is poised for an IPO, but in the face of this flash-sales frenzy, Travelzoo believes its own approach will be "very difficult to replicate."... Read More
Four issues to ponder regarding airline ancillary revenue
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Four issues to ponder regarding airline ancillary revenue
By Viewpoints | June 3, 2011
Flight prices are being squeezed to an all-time low, and airlines from all corners of the globe are looking for ways to protect and enhance their revenue streams.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Matchbook
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TLabs Showcase - Matchbook
By Kevin May | June 3, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based location recommendation and bookmarking app provider Matchbook.... Read More
Royal Jordanian Airlines and the on-board tweetup, on the ground
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Royal Jordanian Airlines and the on-board tweetup, on the ground
By Kevin May | June 3, 2011
Middle East carrier Royal Jordanian is claiming credit for hosting the first official aircraft tweetup in the Middle East, part of a project to raise its social media profile in the region.... Read More
Top travel websites in Australia - May 28 2011
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Top travel websites in Australia - May 28 2011
By PhocusWire | June 2, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending May 28 2011.... Read More
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