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Coming soon: more searches on Google Maps from mobiles than desktops
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Coming soon: more searches on Google Maps from mobiles than desktops
By Kevin May | May 25, 2011
A significant milestone is looming in the coming weeks which may well demonstrate the importance of mobile to travel companies and how they communicate with customers.... Read More
Travelocity redesign -- should your booking engine be a homepage hero too?
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Travelocity redesign -- should your booking engine be a homepage hero too?
By Dennis Schaal | May 25, 2011
Travelocity tore apart its booking engine as part of a homepage redesign to simplify the booking engine's look and feel and make it stand out as "the hero of the homepage."... Read More
Can travel businesses afford to completely ignore social media?
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Can travel businesses afford to completely ignore social media?
By Kevin May | May 25, 2011
Social media, new methods of distribution, search and the use of new devices are probably the main issues keeping travel companies awake at night.... Read More
Behold the hotel from heaven for tech-obsessed gamers
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Behold the hotel from heaven for tech-obsessed gamers
By Kevin May | May 25, 2011
Hotels are generally thought of as places to sleep and relax, perhaps use the gymnasium, sometimes feast on the culinary delights of a top chef or take a late night beverage.... Read More
Not friends, but American Airlines wants Sabre status update
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Not friends, but American Airlines wants Sabre status update
By Dennis Schaal | May 25, 2011
With a June 2 tipping point looming, American Airlines filed a request for a status conference with the Texas court handling its litigation with Sabre.... Read More
Top travel websites in Canada - May 21 2011
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Top travel websites in Canada - May 21 2011
By PhocusWire | May 25, 2011
Most popular travel websites in Canada for the week ending May 21 2011.... Read More
Travelport comes down hard on American Airlines over antitrust case
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Travelport comes down hard on American Airlines over antitrust case
By Kevin May | May 25, 2011
Major broadside fired back at American Airlines today by Travelport as it finally reacts to the antitrust lawsuit filed against it and Orbitz last month.... Read More
Travelmenu secures $1.6M to push position in Russia and Ukraine
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Travelmenu secures $1.6M to push position in Russia and Ukraine
By Kevin May | May 25, 2011
Russia-based online travel agency startup Travelmenu has raised $1.6 million in funding from Almaz Capital partners and Runa Capital, it's first injection of external funds.... Read More
Top travel websites in France - May 21 2011
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Top travel websites in France - May 21 2011
By PhocusWire | May 25, 2011
Most popular travel websites in France for the week ending May 21 2011.... Read More
Tnooz Nuggets - Tues 24 May 2011
By PhocusWire | May 24, 2011
In today's edition: CWT on-message, hotels go for Wego, Concur trains customers.... Read More
Expedia virtual agent will join Alex and Jenn in cyberspace
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Expedia virtual agent will join Alex and Jenn in cyberspace
By Dennis Schaal | May 24, 2011
Expedia.com's customer service options will get an assist from a virtual agent starting in the fall in a move that will complement email and phone support.... Read More
Top travel websites in New Zealand - May 21 2011
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Top travel websites in New Zealand - May 21 2011
By PhocusWire | May 24, 2011
Most popular travel websites in New Zealand for the week ending May 21 2011:... Read More
British Airways claims airline first for Windows mobile
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British Airways claims airline first for Windows mobile
By Kevin May | May 24, 2011
Bragging rights today for British Airways with the launch of the first app to offer mobile boarding to users of the new Windows Phone 7.... Read More
HP downsizes contractor workforce on passenger service system
By Dennis Schaal | May 24, 2011
HP downsized a contingent of contractors working on its Agilaire Passenger Service Solution and American Airlines' Jetstream projects, according to sources.... Read More
Google testing new display for flight search results
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Google testing new display for flight search results
By Kevin May | May 24, 2011
Google is quietly trying out some new functionality around flight searches, using the UK as a test bed to display journey duration and available airlines.... Read More
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