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What a switch -- Pegasus Solutions handling airlines, cruise, vacation rentals
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What a switch -- Pegasus Solutions handling airlines, cruise, vacation rentals
By Dennis Schaal | May 24, 2011
Pegasus Solutions' core business is hotel reservation and distribution technology, including its hotel switch, but the company is getting involved in airline, rail, cruise and vacation rental reservations, too.... Read More
Top travel websites in the US – May 21 2011
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Top travel websites in the US – May 21 2011
By PhocusWire | May 24, 2011
Most popular travel websites in the US for the week ending May 21 2011.... Read More
EasyJet claims ash cloud disruption validates need for detection technology
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EasyJet claims ash cloud disruption validates need for detection technology
By Kevin May | May 24, 2011
Low-cost carrier EasyJet is looking for an aircraft to test its prototype volcanic ash detection equipment this week, having a live case study to work with hanging over northern Europe.... Read More
How to follow European ash cloud travel updates on social media
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How to follow European ash cloud travel updates on social media
By Kevin May | May 24, 2011
One thing the disruption to European air traffic in 2010 as a result of a volcanic eruption in Iceland taught the travel industry was the power of social media.... Read More
Momondo latest metasearch to join mobile app push
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Momondo latest metasearch to join mobile app push
By Kevin May | May 24, 2011
European metasearch provider Momondo has joined the ranks of its competitors and launched its first smartphone application for flight search.... Read More
Top travel websites in the UK - May 21 2011
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Top travel websites in the UK - May 21 2011
By PhocusWire | May 24, 2011
Most popular travel websites in the UK for the week ending May 21 2011.... Read More
The evolution of the GDS model
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The evolution of the GDS model
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | May 23, 2011
Many travellers - and perhaps many in the industry - must be confused and somewhat bemused by the current arcane disputes over distribution costs.... Read More
W Hotels iPhone app offers in-room dining and extra towels
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W Hotels iPhone app offers in-room dining and extra towels
By Dennis Schaal | May 23, 2011
W Hotels debuted an iPhone app which enables you to book a room, order room service, send a message through the app to request "anything else," and view special offers.... Read More
TLabs Showcase - Linkdex
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TLabs Showcase - Linkdex
By Kevin May | May 23, 2011
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring UK-based cloud-led SEO service for travel, Linkdex.... Read More
Google and Apple -- federal sting and suicide nets at iPad 2 factory
By Dennis Schaal | May 23, 2011
Google and Apple are great global brands, but each face challenges which could tarnish their reputations.... Read More
Strauss-Kahn panic button for hotel maids?
By Dennis Schaal | May 23, 2011
Should hotel housekeepers be equipped with panic buttons to provide security and fend off sexual assaults?... Read More
Gtrot grabs funding, comes out of beta
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Gtrot grabs funding, comes out of beta
By Kevin May | May 23, 2011
Landmark day for Gtrot with it launching officially to the wider world and unveiling a funding round from Lightbank.... Read More
The rise of social media and customer monitoring in travel
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The rise of social media and customer monitoring in travel
By Kevin May | May 23, 2011
Clarabridge is the latest company trying to capitalise on what appears to be a growing need from travel and tourism companies to understand reviews and feedback by customers.... Read More
Ryanair begins redesigning website
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Ryanair begins redesigning website
By Kevin May | May 23, 2011
Plenty of attention on Ryanair today with another set of strong financial results, but the airline is quietly - and belatedly, some might say - also redesigning its website.... Read More
Hotel pricing - Europe - May to July 2011
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Hotel pricing - Europe - May to July 2011
By PhocusWire | May 22, 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 Europe.... Read More
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