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Spirit Airlines, after IPO, has few worries about distribution costs
By Dennis Schaal | May 27, 2011
Spirit Airlines executed its initial public offering yesterday, but unlike the vast majority of airlines, it has few worries about its distribution costs.... Read More
eNett brings virtual payment technology to Skytours
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eNett brings virtual payment technology to Skytours
By Kevin May | May 27, 2011
Europe-wide online travel retailer Skytours is switching to a new payment technology provider courtesy of a deal with Travelport-backed joint venture eNett.... Read More
Six out of ten mobile users now downloading travel apps
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Six out of ten mobile users now downloading travel apps
By Kevin May | May 27, 2011
A survey has found 60% of mobile phone users have now downloaded and used a travel-related smartphone application.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - iGottaGuide
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TLabs Showcase - iGottaGuide
By Kevin May | May 27, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based iGottaGuide, a platform to connect travellers with locals in cities.... Read More
Google flight search test not driven by ITA Software, probably OAG
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Google flight search test not driven by ITA Software, probably OAG
By Kevin May | May 27, 2011
An experiment by Google to show flight journey times and airlines operating a route is to be rolled out more widely in the next few days - but not all is what it seems.... Read More
Chris Cuddy quits as CEO of Cheapflights, Hugo Burge takes over
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Chris Cuddy quits as CEO of Cheapflights, Hugo Burge takes over
By Kevin May | May 26, 2011
Chris Cuddy is stepping down as CEO of price comparison site Cheapflights after six years of commuting between the company's Boston and London bases.... Read More
Multi-purpose, hi-tech passenger kiosks for airports
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Multi-purpose, hi-tech passenger kiosks for airports
By Kevin May | May 26, 2011
Airports across the US are about to find themselves on the receiving end of some fancy toys for passengers hanging around in departure terminals.... Read More
Zozi bags $7M fund as market for tours and activities deals kicks in
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Zozi bags $7M fund as market for tours and activities deals kicks in
By Kevin May | May 26, 2011
Significant development in the online tours and activities sector today following confirmation of a $7 million injection into local deals service Zozi.... Read More
Airbnb snags Hollywood celeb Ashton Kutcher as investor and advisor
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Airbnb snags Hollywood celeb Ashton Kutcher as investor and advisor
By Kevin May | May 26, 2011
The travel darling of Silicon Valley and the poster child of a social media-led Hollywood have united - Ashton Kutcher has invested in AirBnB and joined as an advisor.... Read More
Glassdoor survey: Hotwire boss shines, Orbitz CEO ascends, ex-Travelocity chief lags
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Glassdoor survey: Hotwire boss shines, Orbitz CEO ascends, ex-Travelocity chief lags
By Dennis Schaal | May 26, 2011
The employees -- some of them, at least -- have spoken and Hotwire president Clem Bason heads the rankings among online travel agency, travel review site and global distribution system chieftans with an 89% approval rating in Glassdoor.com's 2011 Travel Industry Report Card.... Read More
Top travel websites in Brazil - May 21 2011
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Top travel websites in Brazil - May 21 2011
By PhocusWire | May 26, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Brazil for the week ending May 21 2011.... Read More
Why is the travel industry so unfriendly to startups?
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Why is the travel industry so unfriendly to startups?
By Viewpoints | May 26, 2011
Have you ever met anyone who has climbed Mount Everest? Have you ever met anyone who has been to Base Camp, the launch pad for the haul up the mountain?... Read More
ViajaNet online agency captures $19M funding round
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ViajaNet online agency captures $19M funding round
By Kevin May | May 26, 2011
Brazil-based online travel agency ViajaNet has secured one of the highest travel-related investment rounds so far of 2011 with $19 million arriving from a Redpoint Ventures-led team.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - TripLingo
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TLabs Showcase - TripLingo
By Dennis Schaal | May 26, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring US-based mobile translation service TripLingo.... Read More
Top travel websites in Australia - May 21 2011
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Top travel websites in Australia - May 21 2011
By PhocusWire | May 25, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Australia for the week ending May 21 2011.... Read More
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