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Groupon files IPO documents with travel a central part of its strategy
By Dennis Schaal | June 2, 2011
A day after Groupon unveiled plans for Groupon Getaways with Expedia, the flash sales site filed a registration statement for a $750 million initial public offering with travel as a key part of its growth strategy.... Read More
Travelport joins Sabre in ending Farelogix developer agreements
By Dennis Schaal | June 2, 2011
In late December, just a week after American Airlines removed its fares from Orbitz, Travelport terminated a developer's agreement it had with Farelogix.... Read More
HomeAway debuts ReservationManager for payment options
By Dennis Schaal | June 2, 2011
HomeAway, which has pledged to ease the online booking of vacation rentals, is debuting ReservationManager for property owners.... Read More
Cheapflights joins the TV advertising club
By Kevin May | June 2, 2011
TV advertising by travel search sites is all the rage in the UK at the moment. Latest to join the fray is Cheapflights, launching a 30-second spot this week.... Read More
Expedia-Groupon service will expand, Europe set for summer launch
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Expedia-Groupon service will expand, Europe set for summer launch
By Kevin May | June 2, 2011
Further details emerging today about the partnership between Expedia and Groupon to provide targeted local deals to subscribers - with Europe very much part of the strategy.... Read More
Top travel websites in Brazil - May 28 2011
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Top travel websites in Brazil - May 28 2011
By PhocusWire | June 2, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Brazil for the week ending May 28 2011.... Read More
Can mobile change the way travellers feel about ancillary products?
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Can mobile change the way travellers feel about ancillary products?
By Viewpoints | June 2, 2011
Ancillary sales are one of the most debated issues in the travel industry today. Forrester (with Amadeus) project that by 2015 ancillaries will account for up to 18% of travel suppliers’ revenue.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Kanvasys
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TLabs Showcase - Kanvasys
By Dennis Schaal | June 2, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Canada-based virtual tour guide technology provider Kanvasys.... Read More
Airbnb admits rogue sales team used Craigslist for stealthy property drive
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Airbnb admits rogue sales team used Craigslist for stealthy property drive
By Kevin May | June 1, 2011
Apartment rental service Airbnb has confirmed salespeople made unsolicited approaches to property owners on classified listings service Craigslist.... Read More
Travelport claims victory as court tells American Airlines to put fares on Orbitz
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Travelport claims victory as court tells American Airlines to put fares on Orbitz
By Kevin May | June 1, 2011
Tickets from American Airlines are returning to Orbitz after a US court overturned a previous ruling which failed to block the disappearance of the airline's fares on the online travel agency in late 2010.... Read More
Top travel websites in New Zealand - May 28 2011
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Top travel websites in New Zealand - May 28 2011
By PhocusWire | June 1, 2011
Most popular travel websites in New Zealand for the week ending May 28 2011:... Read More
Frommers adds vacation inspiration and sponsorships seemingly available
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Frommers adds vacation inspiration and sponsorships seemingly available
By Dennis Schaal | June 1, 2011
Welcome destination information publisher Frommer's to the vacation inspiration realm given today's launch of its Dream Trip Recommender.... Read More
Frommers adds vacation inspiration and sponsorships seemingly available
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Frommers adds vacation inspiration and sponsorships seemingly available
By Dennis Schaal | June 1, 2011
Welcome destination information publisher Frommer's to the vacation inspiration realm given today's launch of its Dream Trip Recommender.... Read More
Expedia partners with Groupon on getaways
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Expedia partners with Groupon on getaways
By Dennis Schaal | June 1, 2011
Groupon and Expedia are teaming to provide Groupon customers with a travel product.... Read More
Sabre files antitrust claim against American Airlines in Travelport suit
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Sabre files antitrust claim against American Airlines in Travelport suit
By Dennis Schaal | June 1, 2011
Sabre is seeking to intervene in American Airlines' suit against Travelport and Orbitz and is claiming that the airline is engaging in anticompetitive conduct.... Read More
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